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A decorative lamp adorns the yard in celebration of the Chinese New Year well after holiday’s February 3rd date. The Harvard-Radcliffe Chinese Students Association also held their annual New Year’s Banquet this weekend.
Adams House Resident Ilya Chalik '11 Dies
Ilya Chalik ’11, a History and Science concentrator in Adams House, died today, Dean of Harvard College Evelynn M. Hammonds wrote in an e-mail to the College community.
Make a Pact with Your Gym
Having trouble motivating yourself to wake up for that 7:00 a.m. yoga class at Hemenway or attend that 5:30 p.m. Zumba class at the MAC? Beyond laziness, part of the problem might be that we're not paying to attend our gyms as students.
Harvard Prof. Dislikes Term 'Low-Fat'
Before you sit down to eat a low-fat muffin, hold the cheese on your salad at lunch, or indulge in a bowl of low-fat frozen yogurt, you might want to think again.
These Happy Golden Adams Years
Last year, during the renovation of the room where Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Class of 1904, lived in Adams House, a small red pamphlet from 1944 called "The Gold Coaster" resurfaced.
Redwall Series Author Dies
British author Brian Jacques, who died of a heart attack on Feb. 5 at age 71, brought tales of adventure to the imaginations of children throughout the world, including ones who later came to Harvard.
Record Number Rush Two Frats
A record number of men are rushing two of Harvard’s three fraternities this semester, according to fraternity leaders.
College Refuses to Release UHS Stats
Three weeks after a mandatory discussion with resident tutors about the uptick in alcohol-related admittances to University Health Services, College administrators have declined to publicly release the data on hospitalization rates.
Frigid Fornication
The phrase "get a room" took on a whole new meaning earlier this week.
Fun Ways To Celebrate Valentine's Day
Whether you're awaiting Valentine's Day with eager anticipation or still looking for a date, groups across campus are offering opportunities to make the holiday fun for singles and couples alike. In order to help you get in the mood for this most romantic of holidays, we've compiled a list of Valentine's Day themed activities.
Qube Closed for Repairs
Cambridge has seen an unusually high amount of snowfall this winter, and recent weather conditions have caused enough damage to the Quincy House library, also known as the Qube, to force it to close.
Let’s Fuel the Fire of Innovation
However great the bottom-up enthusiasm for innovation, there is a need for top-down support: greater resources, more mentorship, and most importantly, a Harvard hub.