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Shawn A. Boehmer
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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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Harvard, We’ve Got Your Back’: Cambridge City Council Cheers On Harvard in Fight Against Trump
The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously to praise Harvard’s decision to defy the Trump administration at a Monday night meeting.
City Leaders Increase Pressure on Harvard To Reject Trump With New Petition
Harvard’s leadership is used to handling demands from its faculty and students. But with the Trump administration’s latest threats, the University is feeling pressure from its hometown, too.
Flyby Matchmaker Part 2: “It Was Quite Basic”
Flyby held its second matchmaker date, and the pair connected over their shared trauma (read: unemployment)… and shared history.
A Majority of Cambridge City Council Now Calling For Toner’s Resignation
Pressure is mounting on embattled Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner to yield his seat on the Council as a majority of his colleagues are now calling for his resignation.
Cambridge City Council Calls on Harvard, President Garber to Resist Trump’s Threats
The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously on Monday to call on the Harvard Corporation — the University’s highest governing body — to refuse the Trump administration’s demands as $9 billion in government funding hangs in the balance.
Council Narrowly Votes To Return Two-Way Traffic to Garden Street
The Cambridge City Council narrowly passed a Monday policy order to return two-way traffic to the entirety of Garden Street, following months of contentious debate and deliberation. The plan will keep bike lanes but eliminate parking spots.
