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Arezoo Ghazagh
Arezoo Ghazagh is the Blog Chair of the 152nd Guard.
Editor Arezoo Ghazagh can be reached at arezoo.ghazagh@thecrimson.com.
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Harvard Is Heist-Proof
Raise your hand if you read about the Louvre Heist and thought that you could do the same. Everyone’s up? Now imagine if it were held on Harvard’s campus. Everyone’s hands should be down.
Head of the Charles OAR-verheards
This weekend brought perfect fall weather, the emergence of pumpkin spice treats, and thousands of people descending upon the Charles in their Patagonias, Vineyard Vine vests, and L.L. Bean boots to watch the Head of the Charles. Armed with our free TopoChico drinks, we wandered along the Charles to watch HOTC, grab as many free items as possible, and eavesdrop on all the conversations happening. Here is our collection of our favorite quotes from random passersby during HOTC — because no one is truly ever safe from our *crew.*
What Should Replace the Old Starbucks?
When one door closes, another door opens. With the Harvard Square Starbucks closing its doors last Saturday, we’re left with a prime piece of real estate and one looming question: what should take its place? Spoiler alert: not another bank.
Reflections from a (three-day-old) Senior
You might be thinking – slow your roll, the semester just started. And yes, you’d be right. I don’t deny being preemptively nostalgic, nor can many of my classmates – I mean, I genuinely visited Widener steps five times on the first day of classes to take as many pictures with my friends as I could (as if we don’t also have the spring semester… LFDOC, LFWOC? Now we’re just throwing letters together). Looking past this, though, I’ve truly had many jump scares formative realizations despite my short tenure as a senior this year.
Crimson Jam FAQs
Crimson Jam is Harvard's beginning-of-the-year celebration to welcome you back on campus! Does this slightly make up for the fact that you had a Pset 0 due this week? Not completely, but it's a good start!
Pre-Orientation Programs in the Ring: Who Would Win The Hunger Games
So, it’s Aug. 26 and you’ve finally made it back to campus from the great outdoors — or maybe you’ve been here for a week putting on your first of many theater shows, serving the community, or learning how to register an American SIM card. Whether you’re navigating dorm logistics or deciphering HUDS menus, you’re learning to survive the lovely world we call the Harvard bubble.
Seven Alternatives to the Harvard Square Hotel
If you missed your window to book the Harvard Square Hotel back in January, don’t worry. There are plenty of alternatives scattered across campus that offer more personality than an overpriced suite ever could.
Flyby Investigates: Henrys at Harvard
Henry is the 23rd most popular name on campus. Why? We’re not quite sure.
