House Life
Students Scammed by Fraudulent Matchmaking Survey
An alleged matchmaking survey that circulated among Harvard students earlier this month soliciting students’ personal information — including racial and sexual preferences — was seemingly a scam.
Harvard Lowers Undergrad Testing Frequency Following Decrease in Covid Cases
Harvard decreased the testing cadence for vaccinated affiliates in undergraduate housing on Monday in response to a decrease in positive Covid-19 tests among undergraduate students.
Students Find Unwelcome Dorm Room Guests, Including Insects, Mushrooms
Though students were excited to return to Harvard’s dorms this fall, upon their arrival some found unwelcome guests, including insects and mushrooms, and crumbling infrastructure in their rooms.
Khurana Says College Committed to Maintaining In-Person Instruction, Residential Life
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana said safely maintaining in-person instruction and dining are the College’s top priorities this semester in a Wednesday interview.
Undergrads Overwhelmingly Back Shopping Week Referendum, Elect 48 to Undergraduate Council
Harvard College students voted overwhelmingly in favor of a referendum on shopping week and elected 48 students to the Undergraduate Council with high voter turnout, the UC Election Commission announced Friday afternoon.
With In-Person Return, Houses Resurrect Ceremonies and Traditions
As Harvard students returned to campus fully in-person, many undergraduate Houses welcomed their residents by resurrecting long-standing ceremonies and traditions.
Quincy Field Day Activities
Students of Quincy House participate in the House's field day activities in the Quincy courtyard this past Saturday.
New Cultural Organization Creates Home on Campus for Bengali Students
Students from Bangladesh and West Bengal joined together during the Covid-19 pandemic and founded the Bengali Association of Students at Harvard — a new space for Bengali students to connect with their cultural roots.
Twenty Years Later, Faculty, Alums Recall Experiencing 9/11 at Harvard
Twenty years after the attacks of Sept. 11, Harvard affiliates recall what campus was like following the news of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the U.S. Pentagon and the hijacking of four planes.
Freshmen Report Social Isolation, Declining Mental Health Amid Pandemic
This final installment of The Crimson’s survey of the Class of 2025 examines how freshmen have experienced the coronavirus pandemic, their vaccination trends, and views on coronavirus policy.
Students Report Concerns With Harvard’s Contact Tracing, Isolation Housing
When Harvard brought a limited number of undergraduate students back to campus in fall 2020, it promised a robust, in-house contact tracing system would limit exposures to the coronavirus and that comfortable accommodations would be provided for those who needed to isolate after testing positive.
Harvard Tour Groups Continue Modified Operations Under Covid
The Harvard Visitor Center will continue to suspend official in-person tours due to ongoing concerns about Covid-19, though in-person classes have resumed.
Off-Campus Undergrad Population More Than Doubles This Fall
The number of undergraduates living off campus this semester doubled compared to typical years, according to data provided by the College.
Confused About Harvard’s Covid-19 Guidelines For Fall 2021? Here’s a Guide.
As Harvard embarks on a return to in-person learning and on-campus living, the University has adjusted Covid-19 safety protocols for its vaccinated and larger student population.
‘Excited’ and ‘Ecstatic,’ Students Return to Full Capacity Campus
Thousands of undergraduates returned to a full capacity campus between Aug. 20 and Aug. 28 after spending nearly 18 months scattered across the globe.
