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Jasper G. Goodman
Jasper G. Goodman is the Managing Editor of The Crimson's 149th Guard. He can be reached at jasper.goodman@thecrimson.com.
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A Note to Readers: The Crimson’s Digital Future
In the fall of 2022, The Crimson will make a historic change to harness the opportunity presented by the digital era: We will shift to producing a weekly print edition while recentering our operations and product to prioritize daily online content.
A Note to Readers: On the Legacy of Slavery at Harvard
Today, The Crimson chose to dedicate our front page to the memory of the individuals enslaved by leadership, faculty, staff, and donors at Harvard University.
Unconcerned by Crowds, Bacow Says He Hopes Commencement Will Help Local Businesses
As Harvard prepares to host two Commencement ceremonies in four days this spring, University President Lawrence S. Bacow said he is unconcerned about the hordes of people who will be traveling to campus for the events.
Lee Set to Leave Top Post on the Harvard Corporation in June
William F. Lee ’72, who holds the top post on the Harvard Corporation — the University’s highest governing body — is set to leave the board in June after 12 years.
No. 12 Field Hockey Falls to No. 7 Northwestern, 2-1 in OT, in NCAA Semifinals
The Harvard field hockey team’s Cinderella NCAA tournament run came to an end at the hands of Northwestern on Friday evening.
Harvard to Host Joint Commencement Ceremony for Classes of 2020, 2021 This Spring
Harvard will host a joint Commencement ceremony for its last two graduating classes this spring, allowing the Classes of 2020 and 2021 to celebrate graduation in person after their exercises were postponed due to the pandemic.
Harvard Likely to Loosen Campus Covid Restrictions in the Spring, Garber Says
As its first in-person semester in over a year winds down, Harvard is preparing to loosen its on-campus Covid-19 restrictions, which include mask requirements and limits on gatherings.
Garber Calls Grad Student Union Tentative Agreement ‘Very Fair’ as Members Prepare to Vote
As Harvard’s graduate student union prepares to vote on a tentative agreement reached with the University, Provost Alan M. Garber ’76 called the proposed deal “very fair” and said he hopes to avoid a second disruptive strike.
Former Philadelphia Mayor Tapped to Chair IOP’s Senior Advisory Committee
Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter was tapped to serve as chair of the Harvard Institute of Politics Senior Advisory Committee Wednesday, filling a role that was left vacant for nearly two years.
No. 10/6 Men’s Hockey Falls to No. 17 Northeastern, 2-1 in OT, for First Loss of the Season
Coming off a pair of exhilarating conference victories on home ice over the weekend, the Harvard men’s hockey team failed to sustain its momentum across the Charles River at Northeastern on Monday night.
No. 9/13 Men’s Hockey to Host No. 14/15 Cornell, Colgate in Early-Season Tests
The Harvard University men’s hockey team will face its first major tests of the 2021-22 season this weekend against a pair of conference rivals.
No. 15/14 Men's Hockey Dominates Dartmouth, 9-3, in 2021-22 Season Opener
No. 15/14 Harvard put on an offensive clinic in its first game since March 2020, trouncing Dartmouth, 9-3, at Thompson Arena to open the 2021-22 regular season. The Crimson (1-0, 1-0 ECAC) exploded for six second period goals, burying the Big Green (0-1, 0-1 ECAC), which struggled to create scoring chances in its home opener.
No. 15/14 Men’s Hockey Set to Open 2021-22 Season after 19 Months Away from the Ice
On Friday, the Crimson will return to the ice, ending an agonizing 19-month hiatus that marks the longest stretch without a game in program history. No. 15/14 Harvard will open its season on the road with a conference matchup against Dartmouth at 8 p.m. at Thompson Arena.
Bacow Hopeful Grad Student Strike Can be Avoided as Deadline Looms
Bacow said in an interview Wednesday the University has collaborated with the graduate student union and plans to continue negotiating.
Bacow Defends Use of Confidential Committees in Tenure Process Following FAS Review
Just over a week after a review of Harvard’s tenure process found that the use of secretive ad hoc committees “erodes faculty trust” in the system, University President Lawrence S. Bacow defended the school’s use of the committees as a necessary aspect of deliberations.