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Darcy G Lin
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HUDS Adds Breakfast Sandwich Bar, Pickles to Fall Menu
When Harvard College students returned to campus this fall, they were greeted by a flurry of changes in their dining halls, including Make-Your-Own breakfast sandwiches with fried eggs.
As Adams House Buildings Reopen, Residents Say Renovations Were Worth the Wait
Two Adams House dormitories — Russell Hall and Westmorly Court — opened their doors this fall to residents, who said they were “very pleased" with the long-awaited renovations even as parts of the House remain closed off behind bolted doors and stretch wrap.
Harvard Students Will Switch to New Payment Systems for Laundry, Printing With End of Crimson Cash in Sight
As Harvard phases out Crimson Cash, students will need to use new online payment portals for laundry, printing, and student grilles starting by June 30, when the program will be fully retired.
‘Incredibly Surreal’: Harvard College Seniors Receive Diplomas at House Ceremonies After Turbulent Spring
After morning Commencement proceedings in Tercentenary Theatre concluded, graduating seniors made their way back to their residential Houses for the last time to receive their diplomas at House ceremonies.
Too Rigorous for Romance: How Harvard Students Navigate a ‘Nonexistent’ Dating Scene
The Crimson spoke with more than 75 undergraduates and relationship experts about why Harvard students are too tied up to tie the knot.
‘Stripped Away From a Dream’: International Students at Harvard Left Anxious Amid DHS Battle
After the Trump administration stripped Harvard of its ability to enroll international students, international undergraduates were left fearful, with questions about their futures.
HUA Issues Statement Backing International Students Against Trump Attacks
The Harvard Undergraduate Association, the College’s student government, released a statement Friday condemning the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard’s ability to host foreign students.
Faculty Deans, Department Administrators Express Support for International Students
Harvard College faculty deans and departmental administrators sent messages of support for international students after the Trump administration revoked the University’s ability to enroll them — even as Harvard’s top leaders remain quiet.
Harvard Square Starbucks Baristas Unanimously Vote to Unionize
Starbucks baristas at the Harvard Square location at 1 JFK St. voted unanimously to unionize on Monday, joining Starbucks Workers United.
Revenue and Revelry: How House Committees Spend on Student Entertainment
With different budgets, revenue streams, and degrees of extravagance, resident satisfaction with House social calendars varies across the River and Quad. The Crimson spoke with HoCo chairs from all 12 upperclassmen Houses about how they prioritize spending to bring House traditions to life.
‘The Greatest of All Time’: Seniors Pleased With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Class Day Speaker Pick
The Alumni Affairs Development office announced Tuesday that Abdul-Jabbar would take the stage on Class Day next month, a celebration of Harvard College graduates that takes place the day before the University’s Commencement ceremony. The announcement drew excitement from seniors who lauded Abdul-Jabbar for his achievements on and off the basketball court.
Undergraduates Receive Erroneous Emails Ahead of Visitas
With less than a week until Visitas — Harvard’s two-day admitted students event — the College sent two erroneous emails on Tuesday to college students who volunteered to host admitted students.
Seniors Blame Low Attendance For ‘Lackluster’ Class Committee Events
With just two weeks of classes remaining for the Class of 2025, seniors dubbed the Class Committee’s year of programming “lackluster,” primarily citing low buy-in from the class.
Students Left ‘Out of Commission’ From Harvard Power Outage
A power outage across Harvard campus early Thursday morning left at least seven residential Houses without hot water for several hours. The electrical outage was caused by a circuit failure on Allston’s Blackstone Street — which is home to Blackstone Steam Plant, the facility that distributes power to many of Harvard’s campus buildings.
After Trump’s Demands, Dean of Students Says College Diversity Offices Have No Plans To Cut Programming
Harvard College Dean of Students Thomas G. Dunne said in an interview with The Crimson on Tuesday that he does not expect the College’s diversity offices to be affected by the Trump administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
