Photo Essay
In Photos: Harvard Starstruck by Solar Eclipse
Harvard affiliates across campus stepped outside Monday afternoon to witness a near-total solar eclipse — the first visible from North America since 2017. The next total solar eclipse to pass through the continent will not occur until 2044.
In Photos: Yardfest 2024
Students braved the cold on Sunday, gathering in Tercentenary Theatre for Yardfest, the College’s annual spring concert. Student openers, NOTD, and headliner Tinashe took the stage for an evening of music, dancing, and festivities.
In Photos: Grouplove Rocks The Roadrunner
Grouplove electrified Boston’s Roadrunner with their March 29 concert — the penultimate stop on their “Rock and Roll Won't Save Me” tour. There, Crimson photographer Tracy Jiang captured their energetic and immersive show.
In Photos: Eliza McLamb Live in Cambridge
On Friday, Eliza McLamb performed at The Sinclair in Cambridge, fostering an intimate connection with her audience.
In Photos: The Art of Conservation at the Straus Center
On the top floors of the Harvard Art Museums at the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, a dedicated team of conservators care for approximately 250,000 pieces in the museum’s collections. In this photo essay, Crimson photographer Lotem L. Loeb goes behind the scenes at the conservation labs, documenting the meticulous preservation work and the stories of the staff specialists.
In Photos: 38th Annual Cultural Rhythms Showcase
On Saturday, the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations held its 38th annual Cultural Rhythms Showcase, featuring performances from 10 student cultural groups.
In Photos: Symphonies Across Stacks at the Loeb Music Library
Crimson photographers take a tour of the Loeb Music Library, which houses Harvard’s collections of scores, manuscripts, recordings, and music books.
In Photos: Snapshots of Spring Break
Crimson photographers traveled around the country and world during the College’s spring break last week. From famed fortresses in Puerto Rico and vast coral reefs in Panama to flowers in Philadelphia and streetscapes in New York City, these are snapshots of what they saw at home and abroad.
Empty Windows: Harvard’s Vacant Commercial Properties in Allston
Harvard owns nearly 40 commercial properties scattered across Lower Allston and Brighton, nearly a quarter of which lie empty. As the University slowly moves to fill those properties with new housing and retail, residents and the businesses they used to sustain are left looking into empty windows.
In Photos: Kicking Into High Gear at Quad Bikes
Following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Quad Bikes reopened in the basement of Cabot House in the fall of 2022. Crimson photographers took a tour of the space with Julian K. Li ’25, one of the students running Quad Bikes.
In Photos: Hasty Pudding Honor Actors Annette Bening and Barry Keoghan
Entering their 175th season, the Hasty Pudding Theatrical Company celebrated Barry Keoghan and Annette Bening as their Man and Woman of the Year.
In Photos: A Trip Through the Widener Stacks
Ever wondered what’s underneath Widener’s steps? Lamont Cafe? Research librarian Sarah DeMott takes us through the elusive spaces beneath Harvard’s libraries, revealing magical treasures and bookish quirks.
The Photos That Captured 2023
After a year marked by change and controversy, The Crimson looks back on some of the most important moments at Harvard in photos.
In Photos: From Microphotography to Metalworking, Allston Makers Show their Craft at Winter Market
Local artists, craftspeople, and creators gathered to exhibit and sell their work at the Artisans Asylum in Allston this past Saturday. The event, the Winter Makers Market, welcomed residents to purchase works from the artists and ask them about their work.
Inside the 138th Harvard-Yale Game
The annual showdown between the Harvard Crimson and the Yale Bulldogs return to the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Conn. on Nov. 18.
