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Cambridge Planning Board Punts on Proposal to End Single-Family Housing in Final Vote
After hours of back-and-forth, the Cambridge Planning Board voted on Tuesday not to take a stance on a hotly contested proposal to allow six-story apartment buildings, instead passing a general statement of support for multifamily housing to the Cambridge City Council.
Cambridge City Council Gives High Marks to City Manager Huang, Seeks Contract Renewal
The Cambridge City Council gave City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 largely positive feedback in his second annual performance review released last week, praising him as “a collaborative leader who has a strong work ethic” in its final report.
Cambridge Parent Alleges School Committee Member Broke Open Meeting Law
After a Cambridge Public Schools parent filed a complaint that School Committee member Elizabeth C.P. Hudson violated quorum by sending messages on a parent listserv, Hudson removed herself from the email group on Friday.
‘I Am Really Sorry’: Khurana Apologizes for International Student Winter Housing Denials
Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana apologized for the confusion and outrage sparked after many international students on financial aid were initially denied winter housing but clarified the reasoning behind the decision in a Monday interview with The Crimson.
Despite Defunding Threats, Harvard President Praises Former Student Tapped by Trump to Lead NIH
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 praised President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health as a “serious and dedicated researcher who has always been well-intentioned” during an interview with The Crimson on Tuesday.
Harvard Students Undress to Destress in Primal Scream Run
With finals looming, students commemorated the end of reading period by running through Harvard Yard free of stress — and clothes — for Primal Scream at midnight on Wednesday.
Harvard to Break Ground on Pritzker-Funded Economics Building in June 2025
Construction on the new building for the Harvard Economics Department will begin in June 2025, according to an email sent to Harvard Art Museums affiliates on Monday morning.
Harvard Advises International Students to Return to Campus Before Trump’s Inauguration
The Harvard International Office advised international students who are concerned about travel restrictions to return to campus prior to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration.
Dx @Dunster Sees Underwhelming Turnout at Inaugural Campus Bar Event
Viral Motions, an event promotions company, launched a new weekly “Campus Bar” event at Dx @Dunster on Thursday night, aiming to create a new go-to spot for undergraduates on Harvard’s campus.
Trump, Harris Campaign Managers Reflect on Election at IOP Forum
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign managers engaged in civil reflection on the 2024 presidential election at an Institute of Politics forum Friday evening.
More Than 80% of Freshmen Believe Harvard Should Create Diverse Student Body
An overwhelming majority of members of the Class of 2028 — the first class admitted to Harvard after the Supreme Court overturned affirmative action last year — that responded to The Crimson’s freshman survey said Harvard should continue aiming to foster racial diversity in its student body.
Cambridge Is Nearing a Massive Zoning Overhaul. Here’s What That Means.
Cambridge officials are considering a dramatic change to the city’s zoning code in an effort to spur housing development and address what local politicians and advocates have described as a severe and far-reaching housing shortage.
Woman Raped in Cambridge Office Sues Owners for Information About Building Security
A woman raped at knifepoint in the Cambridgepark office complex in May sued the property’s owners and management on Monday.
‘Pippin’ Preview: A Young Man’s Search for Fulfillment
Audiences should be on the lookout for a human staircase and breathtaking stunts during the opening number, “Magic to Do.”
Harvard Law Student Government Spars With Admin Over Referendum on Study-in Protests
The Harvard Law School student government is embroiled in a bitter feud with Dean of Students Stephen L. Ball over a proposed referendum to condemn the administration for taking disciplinary action against students who participated in pro-Palestine study-in protests.
