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Shawn A. Boehmer
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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.
‘It is Pure Fascism’: More Than 100 Rally Against ICE in Boston Common
More than 100 people gathered in Boston Common on Memorial Day to protest the Trump administration and recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests across the state.
Students Sue Harvard Over Mental Health Policies
Students 4 Mental Health Justice, an advocacy group composed partly of Harvard undergraduates, sued the University over allegations that it discriminates against students with mental health disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Thursday.
Nonprofit Sues Trump Administration for Withholding Records Regarding Harvard Attacks
The non-profit watchdog organization American Oversight sued the Trump administration on Monday for “unlawfully withholding records” associated with the administration’s attacks against Harvard, in what the group alleges is a violation of the Freedom of Information Act.
Cambridge Police Commissioner Elow Confirms ICE Arrest in Cambridge
Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine A. Elow confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement have arrested at least one individual in the city, but made it clear at Monday’s City Council meeting that the department will not assist ICE agents.
14 Men Plead Not Guilty to Charges in Cambridge Brothel Case
More than a dozen men charged for patronizing a Cambridge brothel network pleaded not guilty to paying for sex on Friday, appearing in court for the first time in the extended legal saga.
Harvard Students Undress and Unwind Before Exams at Primal Scream
When the clock hit midnight Thursday, students streaked naked through Harvard Yard to mark the rear end of reading period — and the official start of finals — in the latest iteration of the decades-old Primal Scream tradition.
Cambridge City Manager Defends Budget Process That Left Councilors Frustrated
Even as Cambridge City Councilors express frustration over funding allocation, City Manager Yi-An Huang ‘05 defended his financial decisions as Cambridge’s budget growth slows.
With Harvard’s Funding Under Threat, City Manager Says Cambridge Is Ready To Wait Out the Storm
For nearly a century, Cambridge has asked Harvard to increase its Payment in Lieu of Taxes — never questioning whether its most powerful tenant would be able to pay. But as the Trump administration threatens the University’s federal funding, Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 said the city recognizes that times are changing.
Cambridge Joins 250th Celebrations of Lexington and Concord on Patriots’ Day
The City of Cambridge celebrated Patriots’ Day with a reenactment of William Dawes’s 1775 horseback ride on its 250th anniversary, celebrating the nation’s founding while reflecting on current turmoil in Washington.
Better Ways to Pick Who Gets to See Joe Biden
Around 50 students had the opportunity to see former President Joe Biden talk last week, while hundreds of others took to Sidechat to voice their complaints. The decision process was confusing at best, so we decided to take the liberty of proposing better — and more fun — ways to decide on the shortlist for meeting the former President next time.
Late Night Comedians Celebrate Harvard’s Rejection of Trump’s Demands
Several late-night comedy shows ran segments on Harvard’s Monday decision to reject the Trump administration’s demands, praising the University while criticizing the White House.
Cambridge City Council Begins Contentious Budget Discussion Amid Stagnation
Amid federal budget cuts and a slowdown in development, the Cambridge City Council began its most substantive conversations on the city’s budget on Monday.
PBHA Launches Emergency Fund After Federal Funding Freeze
The Phillip Brooks House Association, Harvard’s largest organization dedicated to public service, announced the establishment of an emergency fund two days after Trump froze $2.2 billion in funding to the University.
City Council Proposes Amendments to Update City Charter, While Avoiding Most Contentious Ideas
City councilors approved a draft of amendments to the city charter on Monday as part of Cambridge’s first decennial charter review, even as they avoided some of the most contentious recommendations that emerged.
