College Life
The Other Side of Mt. Auburn Street
The College says no to recognizing final clubs and fraternities, but some social organizations with similar practices are on the books.
Senior Gift Campaign Receives $100,000 Anonymous Donation
More than 1,000 members of the Class of 2015 participated in Senior Gift, according to Senior Gift Co-Chairs Katie C. Gamble ’15 and Alissa Song ’15.
Fox Club Adopts No Guest Policy
“Bottom line, the grad board said that this is a private club and we’re not having guests,” Fox Club graduate board president Douglas W. Sears ’69 said.
Blurring the Extracurricular and Academic Divisions
With a new concentration in Theater, Dance, and Media, Harvard bridges the gap between academics and extracurricular activities.
The 'Yes' Voting Body
With its tendency to approve legislation, the Undergraduate Council may be straying away from taking more meaningful stances on campus issues.
Barriers to Entry: Public Service at and After Harvard
College students interested in pursuing public service contend with a tough job market and a culture of busy classmates.
Procession
University President Drew G. Faust leads the Class of 2015 in a procession toward Memorial Church for the 2015 Baccalaureate Service on May 26. Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana smiles at left and the 2015 class marshals follow behind.
The Last Statue Selfie
Soon-to-be graduates pose in front of the John Harvard statue before the 2015 Baccalaureate Service.
Political Correctness Debate Shook Harvard
While students who were on campus agreed that Harvard administrators did not formally constrain the way students conveyed their beliefs, they added that the general climate of the student body exerted social pressure, determining what could and could not be said.
Nerd Yoga
Paul M. Widerman '83 helped Jeremy A. Kahn '90-'91 practice a head-stand during a lecture on yoga sponsored by Harvard's Society of Nerds and Geeks.
Society of Nerds and Geeks
Jeremy A. Kahn '90-'91 introduces himself at the opening meeting of the Society of Nerds and Geeks.
Undergrads Report Attempted Robbery at Radcliffe
The victims fled without injury or relinquishing their property.
Thayer Evacuated After Wastebasket Fire
“The smoke tripped the water abatement system, which released water that then flooded the building from the 5th floor down to the basement,” Dean of Student Life Stephen Lassonde wrote. “Yard Ops is cleaning all the water out and will get the electrical inspectors to go in afterward to declare the building safe for students to re-enter.”
International UWC Schools Provide a Unifying Experience
Graduates of United World Colleges, a group of 14 boarding schools across five continents, credit their international education with providing a formative experience for college.
Dunster Students Push for Tutor’s Return
At least 160 students have signed a petition for the reinstatement of Dunster resident tutor Avik Chatterjee amid concerns over BGLTQ support in the house.
On Farkas Stage, Alumni and Faust Talk 'Whiplash'
At a panel introduced by University President Drew Faust, three College alumni discussed their work in creating "Whiplash," a film about a jazz student and his instructor.
Former FOP-mates at Senior Dinner
Kelsey S. McKenna '15, right, and inactive Crimson editor Hannah M. Borowsky '15 share a laugh during the Leverett House Senior Dinner on Thursday. The blockmates, who were in the same Freshman Outdoor Program group, met when Orowsky let McKenna store her wallet in her purse. They have been friends ever since.
In GIFs, Students Debate Donating to Senior Gift
College seniors debated the value of donating to Senior Gift late last week as the Undergraduate Council’s former president critiqued the annual fundraising drive and his peers sparred over the initiative by sending GIFs over a class email thread.
UK Students Pleased With Support From Peers During Election
In the election, Prime Minister David Cameron retained his position as the UK’s Conservative Party received 51 percent of votes and 331 seats in Parliament. The Labour Party, led by Ed Miliband, received 36 percent of votes and 232 seats.