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Reply Date Extension for Class of 2017 Under Possible Consideration
Following the cancellation of Visitas weekend Friday afternoon, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 told The Crimson Friday night that officials may consider the possibility of granting an extension for accepted students to reply to their offers of admission to the College.
FBI Update
FBI Special Agent in Charge Rick DesLauriers speaks about the ongoing investigation regarding Dzhokhar Tsarnaev following the Boston Marathon bombing suspect's capture on Friday evening. DesLauriers said that a "variety" of witnesses were still being interviewed in the case.
Celebrations After Authorities Capture Suspect #2 in Marathon Bombings
The line outside of JP Licks in Harvard Square is out the door after Boston Police announced the capture of suspect #2 in the Boston Marathon Bombings in Watertown, MA. After being on lockdown since early friday morning, shops in the square started to reopen friday night.
Celebrations After Authorities Capture Suspect #2 in Marathon Bombings
Mikey (left) dances with his co-worker to Fleetwood Mac in Berk's Shoes & Clothing on JFK St. after opening their shop late Friday night. Celebrating the capture of the 2nd suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, when asked how long they would be open until tonight, Mikey beamed "However long we want!".
Obama Addresses Boston Citizens After Marathon Explosions
Hours before a standoff with police in Watertown concluded with the death of one of the two men believed to be responsible for the Boston Marathon bombings, healing began in Boston on Thursday morning.
Updates on the Situation at Harvard During the Manhunt in Greater Boston
In this space, The Crimson will provide updates on the situation at Harvard as the manhunt in the greater Boston metropolitan area progresses. To share information, please email news@thecrimson.com.
University Closes With Marathon Bombing Suspect Still At-Large
Harvard University will be closed Friday due to public safety concerns prompted by an at-large gunman suspected of playing a role in Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings.
Students Dissatisfied With Official Alerts Throughout Chaotic Night in Cambridge
As a fatal shooting at MIT and the ensuing police chase created a sense of chaos in and around Cambridge, students said that infrequent communications from University administration left them worried and in the dark as a frightening situation developed nearby.
Students Criticize Administrators' Response to Marathon Bombings
Student leaders criticized what some have characterized as a dangerously delayed communication from the University following Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon during the monthly meeting of the Harvard College Safety Committee Thursday.
DoubleTree Hotel Workers Allege Illegal Interference With Unionization Process
Employees of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston, which is housed in a Harvard-owned building, filed charges of unfair labor practices on Wednesday alleging that management illegally interfered with their unionization process.
Marathon Memorial
Many people brought signs; flowers; and other tokens to a memorial set up at the barrier on the intersection of Boylston and Berkley Street; just a few blocks beyond the marathon's finish line. These shoes were brought by Lisa Mara, a Bostonian runner who finished fifteen minutes before the blasts. Other items included a marathon medal, candles, and numerous handwritten letters.
