Features
The Barry's Corner of Yesterday
Barry's Corner, at the intersection of Western Ave and North Harvard St, circa 1960s.
The Old Charlesview
The site of the old Charlesview, which is now owned by Harvard University, is still undergoing construction.
The Continuum
The Continuum apartment complex is located at the intersection of Western Ave and North Harvard St.
Barry's Corner Today
Barry's Corner today, at the intersection of Western Ave and North Harvard St in Allston.
Inman Square Bicyclist
A bicyclist stands at the intersection of Cambridge St and Hampshire St, in Inman Square.
Harvard Square Bicycle Lane
A car double-parked in the bicycle lane on Massachusetts Ave, near Harvard Square.
The Three Bicyclists
Bicyclists ride along the green-backed sharrows paralleling Hampshire St, in Inman Square.
Nathanael Fillmore
Nathanael Fillmore, a Cambridge-based bicycle activist, stands in front of a protected bike lane he advocated for on Massachusetts Ave.
Gabby Thomas Remains "Chill" Despite Historic Track Success
Last July, only one Harvard athlete qualified for multiple events at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Her name was Gabby Thomas. At the time, she was barely finished her freshman year in Cambridge. “It’s something that’s hard to do when you’re at her level," said freshman and fellow sprinter Karina Joiner. "Being able to come back to college, after national meets and all the events, and still being so chill.”
Running Away with Records
Thomas, pictured here at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, holds Harvard records in the indoor 60-, 200-, and 300-meter dashes, as well as in the 4x400 relay. The Florence, Mass., native has competed for the podium all outdoor season and even captured the Ivy League's 100-meter record at the Florida Relays.
Malone Makes NHL Debut; Moy, Esposito Sign Pro Contracts
Less than 48 hours after Harvard bowed out of the Frozen Four, Malone received the opportunity of a lifetime—a chance to suit up for his hometown team, the Buffalo Sabres.
Golfers Battle Inclement Weather Throughout Spring Season
With Boston snows hindering the outdoor practices of the golf teams, the group makes use of the school’s indoor facilities to prepare for the upcoming Ivy League Championships.
Wrestling Season Comes to an End — Or Does It?
For many wrestlers, the offseason is long because it is not truly off. Depending how you look at it, wrestling either never stops or rarely starts. Months of practice time overshadow minutes of live action.
The Cambridge Food Conundrum
Despite the variety of stores in Harvard Square, the surrounding area is largely devoid of grocery stores and supermarkets.
Students Work to Raise Awareness of Feminine Hygiene
A number of students are working on campus and locally as part of larger movement around the nation to address women’s health and hygiene issues.
Nadya Okamoto
Nadya Okamoto ’20—the founder and executive director of Camions of Care, an organization dedicated to supporting menstrual hygiene—lives in Canaday.
More than Just the Therapy
At a time when issues of mental health are prominent on campus, both students and health administrators understand the need for a diverse counseling staff, but recognize the difficulties of achieving that goal.
Nadeem Mazen at danger!awesome
Nadeem Mazen, a Cambridge City Councillor, poses for a photo at his startup called danger!awesome in Central Square. Mazen graduated from MIT in 2006 and founded his startup shortly after.
House Life Survey Part II: Advising and Facilities
Results of a recent Crimson survey indicate that most students are generally satisfied with House resources, although they may not be involved with their residences day-to-day.
Going the Extra Mile: Students Trek to MIT for Alternative Courses
While College students account for only 96 seats in classes at MIT, more students could be inclined to go the mile down Massachusetts Avenue for classes in the future.
FOP’s Struggle With Diversity
Leaders of FOP’s steering committee both past and present are candid about the struggles they face in addressing the dearth of diversity within the program, citing a score of both institutional and social barriers as obstacles of closing that gap.
Logging Hours
Sarah Lagan ‘19 and Noemi Valdez ‘19 look over a work hour log-in sheet in a Cabot House storage room. The two did Dorm Crew Fall Clean-Up together and continued to work as a team after finding that they were good partners.
At Work in the Arts Cafe
Gabby D. Aguirre '17 prepares for her shift at the Barker Center's Arts Cafe on Wednesday afternoon.
Deaf Students Utilize Resources, But Still Face Barriers
Harvard’s resources work to ensure that there are no academic barriers for deaf students. Still, some students say that Harvard needs to offer American Sign Language as a for-credit class.