Closing the Gates and Opening the Conversation

Two years out, many former Occupy Harvard participants challenge the notion that Occupy “failed.”

Zipcar, Hubway Cultivate University Partnerships

Since Harvard partnered with car rental provider Zipcar and bike share company Hubway, students increasingly have taken advantage of these companies’ discounted rates for Harvard affiliates, and the companies have added even more benefits over the years.

Yardfest

Marching Through the Yard

Workers, union members, and labor activists march through Harvard Yard on Wednesday afternoon in protest of Harvard Medical School's decision to cut 31 custodial contract jobs. Though the Medical School has cited financial constraints as reasoning behind the cuts, protesters alleged Wednesday that the terminations are unnecessary.

In Two Rallies, Protesters Oppose Medical School’s 31 Planned Custodial Job Cuts

A Wednesday morning rally at the Medical School’s Longwood campus drew more than 50 people, according to a union employee, while an afternoon rally that began in front of Holyoke Center and turned into a march through Harvard Yard attracted more than 80 protesters.

Two Freshman Deans To Depart

Come fall semester, two familiar faces in the Freshman Dean’s Office will no longer be there. Resident deans William Cooper ’94 of Ivy Yard and Jonas V. Clark of Oak Yard are leaving the FDO.

Students clamor for hip-hop artist Tyga at this year’s Yardfest, held in Tercentenary Theatre on April 13. Tyga’s performance also drew protests from students who viewed his lyrics as misogynistic.

An owl makes a rare appearance outside of Widener Library on December 19. Students and tourists alike stopped in the Yard to record the sighting.

Students Shed Clothing, Reading Period

As the clock struck midnight, shouts rang out across Harvard Yard. Despite exams to come in nine hours, students bared it all in the spring incarnation of an age-old, clothing-optional tradition: Primal Scream.

Studying in the Sunshine

Students and faculty enjoy the sunshine in the Yard on Sunday during reading week before finals begin this Thursday.

The Year in Headlines

September

How to Use 'The Porch'

Colorful shorts and chairs are back in season, the Science Center Plaza is flocked with dozens of Cantabrigians, and the new 'Porch' on Memorial Church is thronged with people—students, professors, tourists—lounging around on the smooth wooden benches, reclining on the steps, or chatting it up around the tiny silver tables. But one can only lounge so much. Here are some interesting ways to take advantage of this new common space.

Harvard Inaugurates 'Porch' Common Space

University President Drew G. Faust, Reverend Johnathan L. Walton, and other members of the Harvard community gathered outside Memorial Church on Wednesday to inaugurate Harvard’s newest common space, “The Porch.”

Friday Manhunt

Students enjoy the warm weather despite the active manhunt for the second suspect of the Boston Marathon bombing on Friday.

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Yardfest Stage

Alternative Yardfest in Eliot Courtyard

Local hip-hop and soul artist Shea Rose and her band perform at a concert in the Eliot House courtyard. The concert was arranged as an alternative to the Yardfest concert featuring Tyga.

Tyga Addresses ‘Haters’ in Yardfest Performance

Twice during his performance in Tercentenary Theater Saturday evening, rapper Tyga alluded to the controversy surrounding his appearance at Yardfest. “Despite all the haters, we’re here,” he yelled into his microphone just minutes into his performance, saying he appreciated everyone who came out for the concert.

Tyga Retained as Yardfest Headliner with Start Time Delayed

The College Events Board and the Harvard College Concert Commission will retain rapper Tyga as the headliner for Yardfest, but will push back the start time of his performance on Saturday to accommodate students unhappy with the selection, the two organizations announced in a statement Monday night.

Love Advice for All!

Welcome to "Listen Up!," Flyby's weekly advice column, written by two jobless, washed-up seniors from their futon in Winthrop. We recently received a question submission that went as follows: "Oppam Gangnam Style!" Just to clarify, this is not actually a question. As in, if you submitted that as your weekly discussion question for section, you would fail (a.k.a. get a B-).

Yardfest, A Shrinking Stage?

Tyga’s controversial lyrics might go largely unheard if there isn’t a strong showing at this year’s Yardfest. But is it just "Rack City" that could make Yardfest less successful than spring festivals at other universities?

Yardfest attendees tune in to Das Racist, the three-man band that performed alongside the Cataracts at Harvard’s annual musical concert held last April in Tercentenary Theater.

OSL Asks Yardfest Organizers To Reconsider Tyga Choice

The Office of Student Life has requested that the student groups organizing Yardfest reconsider their choice of Tyga as the headliner for the spring concert, following student outcry and an online petition claiming that the rapper’s lyrics promote sexism and violence.

Easter Eggs or Grant Money?

The U.C. continued its now-annual tradition of hiding Easter eggs around the Yard today, but this time, chocolates weren't the ...