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Benjamin E. Frimodig
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Letter to the Editor: The Dignity of Dorm Crew
While not always glamorous or exciting, there is dignity in custodial work that is worthy of a more nuanced and thoughtful examination by the Harvard community.
Days After Midterm Elections, Some Students Still Hadn’t Received Ballots
Some students' absentee ballots failed to arrive in the mail — and in the election’s aftermath, those students continue to search for answers.
Midterms See Mass. Incumbents Re-elected, Democrats Win Control of House
Incumbent Mass. Governor Charlie Baker and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren cruised to victory, while Democrats gained a U.S. House majority.
Here's What You Need to Know About the 2018 Midterm Elections
Cambridge residents can cast their votes Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. in one of 29 local polling places, including Quincy House.
The Three Questions On The Massachusetts Ballot, Explained
This election day — in addition to casting votes for political figures — the Massachusetts electorate will tackle three questions at the bottom of their ballots. Here's what you need to know.
Harvard Students Take Time Off to Campaign Ahead of Midterms
A handful of Harvard undergraduates have taken leaves of absence to work on political campaigns ahead of the 2018 midterm elections next month. “I want to be wherever I can make the biggest impact in 2020,” one said.
From Harvard to Beacon Hill: Quentin Palfrey ’96 Makes a Bid for Lieutenant Governor
Quentin A. Palfrey ’96 always knew he wanted to serve others. Now, drawing on Harvard role models ranging from Theodore Roosevelt to his parents, he's running to serve as Massachusetts's next lieutenant governor.
Your Massachusetts Primary Election Primer
Residents head to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes in the state primaries, deciding races that vary from uncompetitive to hotly contested. Here's a primer on the candidates — and where you can vote.
From Harvard to the Hill: Chuck Schumer’s Years at the College
Before he hobnobbed with the University's president, Schumer was just another undergraduate at the College.
Gubernatorial Candidate Bob Massie Speaks at The Democracy Center
Activist and author Robert “Bob” K. Massie visited The Democracy Center on Friday to discuss his campaign for the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Governor Charlie D. Baker ’79 this November.
'A Second Freshman Year': Harvard’s Transfer Students
Though the University has various support systems in place, transfer students say that, often, it is up to them to fully integrate into life at the College.
Mazen Drops Out of Congressional Race
Mazen said his primary reason for withdrawing from the race was a lack of campaign financing.
HKS, MIT Launch Joint International Studies Program
The fellowship is sponsored by $1.8 million in grants from the Charles Koch Foundation to each respective school.
For Some Students, Exam Prep to Consume Thanksgiving Break
While many students will enjoy the three-day break for the Thanksgiving holiday, others will be busy studying for final exams in the last two weeks before the end of the term.
Seniors Attend Public Service Recruitment Day
College seniors interested in pursuing public sector careers had their chance to network with potential employers last week.
