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Honor Code Would Face Tough Challenges in Inculcating Culture Shift
Those charged with implementing the honor code may encounter hurdles created by a restructured disciplinary system and a community that may be apathetic to the policy’s purpose.
Coming Back
Students who have gone home for mental health reasons say they came back to Harvard with a new approach to addressing the difficulties of campus life.
Honor Proposal Would Catch Harvard Up, Incrementally, With the Times
While some members of the committee that drafted the proposal acknowledge its limited scope, they maintain that changes to Harvard’s disciplinary process must be incremental to be effective.
On the Streets, the Square’s Homeless Tell Their Stories
The homeless experience in the Square varies widely.
Motion Picture
GIFs seem to have become a ubiquitous presence on the internet—the driving force for hugely popular websites, and a bone of contention for pronunciation-snobs the world over. But amid a superfluity of cats and reality show soundbites, there exist thoughtful, intricately executed GIFs that suggest the form is much more worthy of the label “art” than the casual visitor to BuzzFeed might think.
FM Presents: The Year-in-Review '13-'14
What happened this year? The losers, the winners, the first-generation student experience, and people with funny names.
Business School Aims To Raise $1 Billion in Campaign
The school has already raised $600 million in gifts and pledges, putting it well on its way to fulfilling its share of the University-wide goal.
McCain Calls for Decisive Stance on Russia at Forum
Arizona Senator John McCain called the ongoing tension between the two countries “ludicrous,” declaring that the United States needs to come up with a course of action as soon as possible.
After Acceptance
But for many, the true challenges begin only with entrance through Widener Gate on the first day of freshman year. The past year has seen efforts by students and alumni alike to bridge a possible disconnect between administrative enthusiasm to attract first-generation students, and weaker support and outreach once they arrive on campus. For the students, part of this process has included the development of a “first-gen” identity as something to be embraced.
Graduate Students Form Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Members of a recently formed coalition to address sexual assault at Harvard gathered Tuesday evening to craft their group’s name, mission statement, and plan of action.
Art House
Harvard’s residential housing system is currently in the midst of a massive overhaul––Quincy and Leverett have already undergone extensive renewal, and Dunster is slated to go under the knife next year. But this focus on modernization only tells part of the story. Each of Harvard’s twelve residential houses is home to artifacts that attest to its singular history.
One Year after Bombings, Patriotism and Resilience at the Marathon
Numerous spectators and runners said that the patriotic spirit and determination following last year’s tragedy made the 2014 marathon particularly memorable.
Finishing What they Started, Harvard Runners Lace Up for Marathon Monday
Of the 36,000 runners racing this year’s Boston Marathon on Monday, more than two dozen will come from Harvard, either as qualifying runners or through the Harvard College Marathon Challenge.
Low Voter Turnout in Coop Elections is Concerning but Familiar
With a week left until the end of elections for the Harvard Coop’s board of directors on April 24, candidates and Coop management remain uncertain whether enough members will ultimately vote in the elections.
Faust Says University Has Submitted Revised Sexual Assault Policy
At an open forum sponsored by the Undergraduate Council Thursday, University President Drew G. Faust announced that Harvard had submitted in recent weeks a revised sexual assault policy.
