Teach for America corps member Pia Dandiya ‘09 teaches math classes at Garfield Middle School in Revere, MA. She motivates her students to achieve in spit of their underprivileged backgrounds.

Students eagerly raise their reflection sheets and share the goals they have set for themselves.

Pia Dandiya ‘09 is one of more than 7,000 Teach for America corps members currently taking part in this national movement to end educational inequity.

Students listen intently as Ms. Dandiya revisits the lessons from the first quarter and sets goals for the next one, but one boy cannot help letting out a yawn.

Teach for America corps member Pia Dandiya ‘09 teaches math classes at Garfield Middle School in Revere, MA.

Motivational slogans surround every corner of the classroom, often printed on bright pink paper like this one, “Smart is not something you are. Smart is something you become.”

A Call to Arts

Although the Task Force Report has had minimal concrete impact thus far, the administration’s open support for the arts has caused a wave of optimism among the student body.

Civil Rights Attorney To Hear Complaints Regarding Gates’ Arrest

Marlissa S. Briggett ’88, a civil rights attorney living in Arlington, will serve as executive secretary of the advisory board—a committee of five Cambridge residents responsible for reviewing complaints about the Cambridge Police Department.

Students React to State of the Union

Campus Democrats and Republicans found common ground in their praise for President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address last night, with students of both political leanings hailing the speech for its bipartisan rhetoric.

The Key to Making the World a Better Place

You still have two more days to get rid of old keys while saving the planet and helping the homeless at the same time.

Residents ice skate with their children at the Harvard Allston Skating Rink. The rink was opened to the general public on Jan. 15.

Charlesview Apartments

Charlesview Apartments

Harvard Law School Professor Elizabeth Warren speaks to the Harvard Law School Class of 2009 during its Class Day Exercises in June 2009.

Around the World with Faust

When University President Drew G. Faust landed in China in March 2008, the self-professed connoisseur of ethnic foods had already made up her mind to sample the explosion of exotic flavors that characterizes local Chinese cuisine.

Dante Scholar To Lead Harvard Center in Italy

After nearly 15 years as a Harvard professor, renowned Dante scholar Lino Pertile will become director of the Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence next summer.

Harvard Students Run Naked for Primal Scream Tradition

Harvard students unwind the night before the first day of final exams during Saturday's biannual "Primal Scream" naked run around Harvard Yard.

Charlesview Amends Plans

Hours after the University’s announcement that it will halt construction on the Allston Science Complex, tensions ran high at a community meeting on the relocation of the Charlesview Appartments.

Plympton Street To Retain Name

A Cambridge City Council meeting determined on Wednesday that Plympton Street will keep its name.

Harvard Promotes Shopping in Square

Despite the busier weeks leading up to winter break this year due to the new academic calendar, administrators are encouraging students and faculty to shop in Harvard Square for their holiday needs as part of an effort to support local businesses through a tough economy and to meet the University’s sustainability goals.

Alum Shares Food Salvaged From Dumpster

At some time between 10 p.m. and midnight on a predeterminded day of the week, Spring Greeney ’09 and her three housemates board their bikes and make the trek to a series of closed local grocery stores. They park their bikes behind the store, and open the side dumpster door.

Aimee Teegarden, who plays Julie Taylor on Friday Night Lights, shot a scene in Harvard Square on Saturday night. The pit was illuminated by spotlights on cranes and cordoned off by police officers and the movie crew.

Mad Men Fans celebrate the season finale of the AMC show yesterday at Noir, a bar in the Charles Hotel. Harvard Square cupcake bakery Sweet also held a Mad Men event featuring special confections.

Ned Landin performs solo in the Pit of Harvard Square Sunday night. Cambridge will soon host its Folk Music Festival and the performers are preparing to fill the Square with music.