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Silk Road’s New Fusions
The Silk Road Ensemble plays works-in-progress from four international composers.
Boston Ballet Dancers "Play With Fire"
The Boston Ballet gives students a sneak peak of "Play With Fire"
Learning Law on the Streets
When most Harvard Law School students study, they do it from the safety and comfort of a classroom or library. Former police officers Adam W. Braskich, Sean K. Driscoll, and Alan W. Ezekiel are not most Harvard Law students.
Yanick Mulumba, Harvard's Only Zambian
Yanick Mulumba '15 is the only Zambian currently enrolled at Harvard College.
From Maamba to Cambridge
To say that Kabungo Yanick Mulumba ’15 has had more to adapt to than the average Harvard freshman would be a major understatement—in fact, it is hard to imagine two cities with less in common than Cambridge, MA, and Maamba, Zambia, the small mining town in the southern region of the country that he calls home.
Yard Tourists Left Locked Out
Replacing the daily hordes of visitors, student protestors have pitched a small tent city in front of University Hall. They are occupying Harvard Yard.
Urke’s Rhythm Extends Beyond Athletics
It’s unusual for a defender to dribble all the way up the soccer field and score a goal or give an assist, but what’s even more unusual about freshman Lauren Urke is that she’s just as talented with her hands as she is with her feet.
Harvard's Casey Excels in Freshman Season
Just about a month into her freshman year, freshman volleyball player Kristen Casey is already a big hit.
Mature Rookie Hodges Excels on Gridiron for Crimson
In Harvard football’s first home game of the season, freshman defensive end Zach Hodges wreaked havoc on Brown’s offense, earning ...
Keating Finds Success in Dual-Sport Role
After playing lacrosse last year, Keating committed herself over the summer to joining Harvard field hockey. Though Keating played both sports in high school, doing the same at the Division I level is more difficult and time-consuming endeavor.
Injured Ingersoll Leads From a Distance
After 10 years of volleyball and a season on the Radcliffe heavyweight squad’s second varsity boat, Anne Carroll (“AC,” for short) Ingersoll found the hardest part of her athletic career was taking a break.
Crimson Freshmen Bolster Struggling Offense
It’s been an inconsistent start to the year for the Harvard men’s soccer team, which dropped a heartbreaking match to Vermont on a late-game header last Sunday.
Freshman Finds Place on Crimson O-Line
As Harvard’s starting right tackle for its opener against Holy Cross, rookie Will Whitman traveled to Worcester and likely cemented his role as starter for the season.
Harvard's Wu Steps Up as Libero
Christine Wu stands out on the volleyball court—but not because of her height.
Harvard Rookie Lim Excels Early in College Career
Stepping up to the 13th tee on the first day of her first tournament as a collegiate athlete, freshman Tiffany Lim could feel the pressure.
Young Talent Helps Crimson to Success
Even after facing an early slate of tough opponents, Harvard players, both rookie and returning, have demonstrated perseverance—with two wins determined in the decisive fifth set—and talent in their initial outings.
Harvard Track Alumni Chasing Olympic Dreams
Charles Gillespie ‘10 and Brian Hill ‘11 are now chasing Olympic dreams.
Campbell Excels on World Scene
Having already made World Championships history at the junior, U23, and senior levels, sophomore Andrew Campbell now looks to tackle his next big challenge—the Olympic double.
Confronting the Concussion
As research increasingly shows that brain trauma has significant neurological implications—and can even induce severe depression—Chris Nowinski '00 has helped the public and professional athletes understand the serious risks posed by damaging blows to the head.
Playing Two Sports Poses Tough Test
Trying to balance the demands of a Division I college sports team and a top-tier academic university can understandably become difficult. But some individuals take this time-crunch to a whole new level by participating in not just one, but two varsity sports—and often excelling at both.
A Man's Military Dream
Jack K., a third year student at the Law School, cannot serve in the military despite the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" because he is a trans man.