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Cambridge Plunged Into Darkness As Power Fails
Much of Harvard slipped into darkness for nearly two hours Thursday afternoon, resulting in the cancellation of classes and events, disruption of internet access, and the relocation of hundreds of students to the Science Center and the Quad, where power remained on.
Harvard Book Store Turns 80
In 1640 in Cambridge, Mass., the Bay Psalm Book became the first book to be printed in British North America. Centuries later, and about 100 yards from the original site, the Harvard Book Store christened its newfangled print-on-demand machine by producing the Bay Psalm Book once more.
This Weekend in Arts: 11/23 - 11/25
There are so many shows, performances, and galleries in and around Harvard Square that sometimes it's hard to know where to start—so the Arts board is here for you. We've compiled a list of interesting (and nearby) events happening this weekend for those of you staying at Harvard for Thanksgiving. Send tips to artscal@thecrimson.com.
Beat of the Bay: Christian McNeill & Sea Monsters
“I struggled for years to describe my music until this record, but it’s so obviously rock, it’s so obviously soul.”
Michael David Cohen, former Harvard Graduate School student, discusses the effects of the Civil War on colleges and also regional differences between Northern and Southern institution. Cohen recently published his first book: Reconstructing the Campus: Higher Education and the American Civil War, and spoke at the Harvard Book Store.
Outside the Square: A CaffeiNation
With the academic energy on campus at its second-round-of-midterms high, a stroll around the Square can be comforting—if you can avoid bumping into tour guides donning eighteenth century garb and don’t mind waiting 20 minutes to drop $6 on Starbucks drip coffee.
Zinneken's Review
There is no need to cross the Atlantic Ocean when the taste of Belgium is only a short walk away. Located at 1154 Massachusetts Ave., Zinneken's serves two types of authentic, freshly-baked Belgian waffles—Liege and Brussels.
Free Waffles at Zinneken's Wednesday
To celebrate its one-year anniversary, Zinneken’s is giving away free Liege-style waffles from 5 to 10 p.m. this Wednesday. The waffle stock will be limited, so be sure to stop by early to sample this chewy, doughy Belgian delight!
Roving Reporter: Rock and Roll Petting Zoo
Children interact with instruments at the Rock and Roll Petting Zoo
Goodies at Sherman Cafe
A sampling of what Sherman Cafe has to offer. Sherman Cafe is located in Union Square and serves a variety of coffee, tea, baked goods, and sandwiches.
The Cantabridge Tales
Cambridge has been a home since 1630. As centuries have passed, countless stories have marked the city, and its streets have come to house our (and your) secrets. Now it’s our home, and FM wandered through Cambridge’s squares, into its stores, out of its boundaries, across its river. Here we share our stories. Like those of our fellow Cantabs, our tales are ephemeral, but the living streets of Cambridge have a steady rhythm that we tried to find.
Cambridge Voters Lean Heavily Democrat in Local and Congressional Elections
Thirty-six-year Congressional veteran Ed Markey secured the Fifth Congressional seat once again Tuesday night, winning out over Republican challenger Tom Tierney by a margin of about 3:1.
Today in Photos (11/07/2012)
Photos from the November 7, 2012 edition of the Harvard Crimson's daily newspaper.
Overheard at the Polls
This morning, Flyby headed to the polls to see what people were saying about today's election. Here are a few overheard gems:
Avishai Cohen Fuses Jazz With Israeli Roots
Cohen has spoken the language of music since early childhood.
Warren at the Polls
After casting her ballot at the Graham and Parks School polls this morning Elizabeth Warren greets Alexandra Morris, 6, who was waiting in line to vote with her parents. Morris introduced Warren to her My Little Pony action figure, Sophia.
Warren at the Polls
Elizabeth Warren looks over her ballot one last time before casting her vote at the Graham and Parks School polls on Tuesday morning in Cambridge, Mass.
Election Day: Warren
Democratic senatorial candidate Elizabeth Warren stops to speak with the press after casting her ballot early Tuesday morning at the Graham and Park School polls in Cambridge, Mass.