College News
On Harvard’s Campus, Supporters for Trump are Scarce but Resolute
Being a Republican at Harvard has historically been difficult; but supporting Donald J. Trump may give a whole new meaning to the phrase “the elephant in the room.”
Five Harvard Grads Running for Senate in 2016
With 34 U.S. Senate seats up for grabs in the midst of a tense 2016 election season, Harvard boasts its fair share of contenders with hats in the ring.
Two Undergrads Pioneer Performance Venue in the Quad
The former Penthouse Cafe located on the top floor of the Student Organization Center at Hilles has recently been transformed into a hub of artistic creativity.
Hundreds of Students Leave Class to Support HUDS Strike
Harvard College and Divinity School student activists came out in force Monday to support the historic Harvard University Dining Services strike, now nearing two weeks.
UC Votes to Spend Emergency Funds on Sandwiches for Students
The Undergraduate Council will provide hundreds of dollars worth of Costco sandwiches to undergraduates later this week.
At Town Hall, Harsh Questioning of Social Club Sanctions
In a spirited but civil meeting, administrators fielded 90 minutes of questions and comments, most of them critical, on the College’s new policy.
At Vigil, Students Mourn Hurricane Mathew Victims
On Thursday evening, a group of Harvard students gathered on the steps of Memorial Church for a candlelight vigil to honor those affected by the storm.
Fly-By Temporarily Closes Due to Unsafe Food Temperature
Several undergraduates tried eating at Fly-By before midterm exams Thursday only to encounter shut doors.
Harvard Corp. Leaders Tell Divest Activists University Moving Away from Coal
While Corporation members maintained during the meeting that Harvard will not divest from the fossil fuel industry, they did say the University is currently not investing in the coal industry.
‘No Middle Ground’ in Negotiations, Says HUDS Union Leader
Harvard’s striking dining hall workers will not compromise on their “core demands,” their union's lead negotiator said.
Students Register to Vote Absentee
Many College students from outside Massachusetts are taking advantage of absentee ballots to participate in their home state’s local politics.
In Plastic-Filled Dining Halls, Students Promote Sustainability
Some students are working to maintain environmental sustainability after dining hall workers began their strike and porcelain plates were replaced with disposables.
UC Votes to Provide Stipend to Future Council Leaders
Future Undergraduate Council presidents and vice presidents may be eligible to receive a stipend of up to $1,500.
Students Concerned About Food Safety, Options as HUDS Strike Drags On
Students have reported finding undercooked meals, meat mixed in with vegetarian food, and insects in their food, prompting some to wonder whether understaffed kitchens are able to maintain regular health and safety standards.
Students Gather in Yard to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Harvard affiliates celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a ceremony that included cultural dances, chants, music, and spoken word to honor Native Americans culture.
UC Endorses Recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The Undergraduate Council on Monday overwhelmingly endorsed a motion calling for the University to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day.
UC Funds Donuts and Coffee for HUDS Workers
The Undergraduate Council distributed $200 worth of donuts and coffee Thursday to picketing Harvard University Dining Services workers.
UC Education Committee Hopes to Tackle Expensive Textbooks
The Undergraduate Council’s Education Committee hopes to combat high textbook costs this semester through several new student and faculty initiatives.
Recap of the First Day of the HUDS Strike
Here is a recap of the major milestones from the first day of a historic strike by Harvard's dining hall workers.
For Students, Strike Adds to Midterm Stress
While some students joined the workers in the wee hours of the morning, many said they were not pleased by the early wake-up call from strikers gathering outside upperclassman Houses.
Cornel West Talks ‘Values, Virtue, and Vision’
Acclaimed Philosophy professor Cornel R. West ’74 advocated for the power of continual self-examination and criticism of society during a packed event at the Science Center on Wednesday night.
FAS May Allow Donors to Endow Faculty Deanships
Selling the name rights to Faculty Dean positions in the House of a donor's choice could be a much-needed revenue source for House renewal, FAS Dean Michael D. Smith said.
Faculty Deans Walk Narrow Line During HUDS Strike
While the dual roles of community steward and bureaucratic manager rarely conflict, Wednesday’s strike of dining service workers has put Faculty Deans in an awkward position.
Eliot Resident Proposes New Solution for Energy Conservation
Aldis Elfarsdottir '19 noticed that Eliot's heating system gives students little control over the temperatures in their rooms and has begun devising a solution.
During Strike, Harvard Finds Alternate Workers
About 70 HUDS managers, 15 temporary hires, and 15 Harvard employees worked in the dining halls to serve meals throughout the day, a fifth of Harvard's usual labor supply.