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‘Lovely One’ Review: A Timely and Intimate Glimpse Into Life Before the Supreme Court
There is a distinct timeliness and relatability to Jackson's new memoir, "Lovely One," offering an intimate look at her personal and professional journey.
Listening to Change: Fall Music Vignettes
Here’s how The Crimson’s Arts Board grieves the summer and welcomes the cold.
Rebecca Nagle at The Harvard Bookstore: Historical and Legal Intricacies of Contemporary Native American Activism
Rebecca Nagle visited the Harvard Bookstore to discuss her debut book, “By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land.”
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Rebecca Nagle at The Harvard Bookstore on Contemporary Native American Activism.
More Than Bedtime Stories: Childhood Books Vignettes
Whether it’s a classic beloved by many or a more obscure work of children’s literature, these vignettes reflect on the power of a book to turn back the clock.
Dorm Room Art: Vignettes by The Crimson’s Arts Board
With Harvard move-in now complete, The Crimson’s Arts Board reflects on their favorite pieces of dorm room art.
HLS Election Law Clinic Files Brief Supporting Lawsuit Against New Jersey Ballot Design
Harvard Law School’s Election Law Clinic filed an amicus brief last Tuesday supporting a lawsuit brought by Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) against the state of New Jersey’s ballot design.
Harvard in Bloom: Springtime Stories from The Crimson’s Arts Board
With spring break concluded, spring at Harvard is a time for memories to be made.
City Council Proposes Changing Zoning Code to Promote LGBTQ+ Inclusion
The Cambridge City Council’s Housing Committee unanimously endorsed a policy order proposing changes to the city’s zoning code to “allow unrelated people to live together” during a Wednesday afternoon meeting.
Artist Spotlight Vignettes: The Crimson’s Arts Board’s Favorite Artists
Consuming art is an individual and personal experience — an experience dependent on the life, values, and character of the consumer.
Narratives of Love: Books to Read This Valentine’s Day
Whether you’re seeking heartwarming romance, personal reflection, or love poems to the earth, this curated list of recommendations has something for everyone.
Antonia A. Hylton ’15 Visits Harvard Square for Her Inaugural Book Tour
On Thursday, Feb. 1, Antonia A. Hylton ’15 discussed her debut book “Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum” at the Cambridge Public Library.
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Antonia A. Hylton and Jesse McCarthy at the Cambridge Public Library on Feb. 1.
Author Alma Guillermoprieto Talks Language and Cultural Identity at Harvard Writers Speak Conversation
Authors Alma Guillermoprieto and Valeria Luiselli discussed cultural identity, language, and portrayals of violence in literature and journalism at a Thursday speaker event hosted by the Harvard Mahindra Humanities Center.
Concert Review: Noah Kahan Dazzles a Hometown Crowd
Noah Kahan performed a rousing set to nearly 20,000 fans, radiating sensitivity, heartbreak, and an untethered love for New England.
