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Derek Schaedig

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UNICEF USA Ambassador
Men's Basketball

Former Harvard Men’s Basketball Standout and NBA Champion Jeremy Lin ’10 Appointed UNICEF USA Ambassador

On Oct. 8, 2021, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) USA announced that former Harvard standout and professional basketball player Jeremy Lin ’10 would be the newest addition to its team as a UNICEF Ambassador. In this role, Lin will be helping children in a variety of different ways; however, he is specifically focused on advocating for the mental health of America’s young population.

JB5
Women's Volleyball

Shouldering the Responsibility: Women’s Volleyball’s Julia Beckmann Captains Her Team Despite Medical Retirement

In July of 2021, senior outside attacker Julia Beckmann was faced with an extremely challenging set of circumstances.

McDonald's All-American
Men's Basketball

A Family of Forbes: Siblings Reconnect with Harvard Basketball

While transfer students face the challenge of adjusting to a new environment, McKenzie had a unique advantage. Lavietes Pavilion houses a very familiar face: her brother Mason Forbes, who is a senior on the men’s basketball team and a standout in his own regard.

Title Defense
Previews

Women’s Rugby Begins Quest for Another National Championship

A year and a half later, the Crimson is finally back and ready to further the program’s success. However, the team is making sure to approach this year’s campaign with a calculated mindset.

Bargell Breaks Through Defender
Women's Rugby

Harvard Women’s Rugby Standouts One Step Closer to Representing the United States on Rugby’s Biggest Stage

“Harvard kind of snuck up on everyone. I believe that all of us are really dedicated to improving ourselves for the betterment of the team and finding ways to learn and improve on and off the field to help the team, which were definitely values that were instilled at Harvard.”

Huddle Up
Women's Rugby

With 12-Hour Time Differences and Unprecedented Uncertainty, Rugby Standout Sofie Fella Embraces the New Normal

Fella had found her rhythm in her life at Harvard until it was abruptly interrupted in January of 2020.

No Ryan, No Problem
Introspection

Down but Not Out

My name is Derek Schaedig. I am a goalie for the men’s hockey team at Harvard; I am a sophomore studying Psychology; I am a writer for The Crimson; and in April 2019, I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder, more commonly referred to as depression. I am not immune to mental illness, and neither are many student-athletes.

Running for a Cause
Sports Features

As a Tandem, Harvard Senior to Compete with Lifelong Friend in Boston Marathon

Jacob Russell '19 and his friend Patrick Dewey will be among just 10 tandems allowed to run the Boston Marathon next Monday.

Looking Forward to the Second Half of Conference Play
Women's Lacrosse

Women's Lacrosse Suffers Heartbreaking Loss to Columbia

A last-minute free-position shot by the Lions resulted in the goal that decided the contest.

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