College Life
‘Real School Spirit’: Harvard Students Celebrate Tailgate, Drone Show at Game Against Brown
More than 16,000 football fans packed into Harvard Stadium on Saturday night for the second most-attended Harvard-Brown game of the past decade that sported a pregame tailgate and halftime drone show.
Hundreds Dance the Night Away at Annual Hungama Celebration
More than 300 people crowded into the Smith Campus Center on Friday night for Hungama, a lively celebration marked by colorful clothing, vibrant lights, and hours of dancing to commemorate the Hindu festival Navratri.
Eliot Construction Noise Presents a Problem for Kirkland Neighbors
Eliot House is undergoing sweeping renovations that will last through 2027 — and neighboring Kirkland residents hear it loud and clear.
Another Loss for Brown: Harvard Band Beats Record for Longest Baton
While Harvard’s football team came out hunting for a win against Brown on Saturday, Harvard’s band was gunning for a different victory: a Guinness World Record.
Harvard Square Starbucks Set to Close After Saturday
The Harvard Square Starbucks located on 1 John F. Kennedy St. is set to serve its final customers on Saturday as part of a nationwide closure of stores by the company.
Students Mourn the Loss of Free Coffee as Schools, Departments Trim Budgets
Harvard students in the know used to have no problem finding free coffee on campus. Now, schools and departments have removed coffee-making equipment or slapped prices on coffee that was previously poured for free.
Campus Affinity Groups Host Welcoming Ceremonies for the Class of 2029
Hundreds of Harvard students and affiliates celebrated members of the Class of 2029 at welcoming ceremonies hosted by campus affinity groups this past week.
LGBTQ Student Groups Host Funeral To Mourn QuOffice Closure
Two LGBTQ student groups — the Harvard Undergraduate Queer Advocates and the Queer Students Association — gathered in Cambridge Common this Friday to mourn the recently closed Office of BGLTQ Student Life.
HUA Funds Brain Break and Headshots, Tightens Club Funding Rules at Second General Meeting
The Harvard Undergraduate Association convened for its second general assembly meeting to hold the administration’s first policy votes and discuss updates to the HUA Finance Guidelines.
Adams Replaced Its Racist Fireplace. Now, Harvard Wants It Gone for Good.
The fireplace, which sits in the A entryway of Westmorly Hall, formerly depicted derogatory sculptures of African, Native American, and Asian figures that were rediscovered in a Crimson investigation in 2022.
Charisma Chen ’26 Elected First Marshal for Harvard College Class of 2026
Charisma W. Chen ’26 and Mohan A. Hathi ’26 will serve as the first and second class marshals for the Class of 2026, according to five people familiar with the decision.
‘Loud and Proud’: Campus Groups Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Despite Funding Uncertainties
Harvard students and affiliates are gathering to commemorate this year’s Hispanic Heritage month, which spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, through food, performances, and celebrations — even as Harvard is reducing institutional support for affinity groups and spaces on campus.
Freshmen Taste-Test the Iconic Flavors of Harvard Square at Queen’s Head Pub Event Series
More than 100 first-year students have gathered every Tuesday to sample food and vote for their favorite Harvard Square restaurants at the Dean of Students Office’s premiere event, Taste of Harvard Square.
After Diversity Office Closures, Peer Counseling Services Face New Questions
Two months after Harvard College closed its three diversity offices, Harvard’s undergraduate peer counseling programs remain operational — but the shifting landscape of support resources has left counselors uncertain about where to direct students.
