Raspberry Beret.

Mannequins outside Cambridge Clogs.

Japanese essentials at Miso Market.

Goddess of Love Gracefully Treated

The MFA honors Aphrodite with a varied yet cohesive collection.

Fall foliage is at its chromatic peak in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, as red, orange, and yellow leaves litter the graves and monuments.

Halloween at Harvard and Beyond

Check out these events, both spooky and sweet, coming your way this Halloween.

Central Square

Former home of Cambridge natives Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Central Square is just a short T-stop away from Harvard and hosts a variety of shops, eateries, and bars, along with a vibrant music scene. Students looking for a break from the usual weekend routine should check out a few of the places Central Square has to offer.

From left to right, Professor Howard Gardner (Harvard GSE), Professor Michael D. Jackson (Harvard Divinity School), and author Sarah Bakewell, speak with host Richard Weissbourd (Harvard GSE and Kennedy School) regarding their experiences that influenced them to write their books at the "How to Live" panel held at the Old South Church Sanctuary.

The festival had many kid-friendly attractions, such as crayons for book making, story-telling time, and individuals dressed up in costumes like the cat in the hat.

Children crowd around a table filled with construction paper, stickers, and many other craft supplies, to make their very own books.

The multitude of children waiting for story time crowd around children's book author Jef Czekaj as he begins reading them his book, Cat Secrets, while dressed up in cat-affiliated attire.

Book lovers check out various cheap books for sale at the Brattle Book Shop.

The vendors stationed along Boylston Street and Dartmouth Street offer unique services, such as a fortune telling, in front of their stalls to attract the many festival goers.

The Boston Book Festival, an annual literary event, was held last Saturday, October 15, in Copley Square. The streets and the venues for the workshops were packed with individuals checking out the speaker events featuring world-famous authors, browsing through the many items on sale, or just enjoying the lively scene.

Figure Skating Legends Support Cancer Research

Mesmerizing performances by some of figure skating’s greatest athletes delighted fans at An Evening With Champions, filling the evening with an assortment of jumps, lifts, spread eagles, and backflips.

Protesters wave their signs to draw attention to their issues, including financial reform, support for education, and decreased corporate influence in the electoral process.

pedal power

Without ready access to outlets, some peddle powered dynamos were brought in Thursday to power the PA system for a hip hop showcase.

Occupy Boston Protest

Michael, a retired teacher, and his son Justin, an unemployed surgical technician, discuss and debate the state of the economy and other topics with people at the Occupy Boston protest.

Tents fill Dewey Square Park, in Boston’s financial district as people participate in the Occupy Boston protests

Amanda Palmer, of The Dresden Dolls fame, performs for fans and supporters of the protest today.

Volunteers work to sort and serve donations of food, water and medicine to those staying in the park with Occupy Boston.

A statue of Ghandi, serves to a welcome visitors and protestors to the gathering grounds of Occupy Boston.

Occupy Boston

Protesters camping in Dewey Square Park, in Boston’s financial district as part of Occupy Boston. On Oct 6th Amanda Palmer performed for fans and participants in the protest.

Stephanie Grindle (center), A North Eastern law student, is discussing the legal tent mission with a potential volunteer. Among the tents in the square, this legal tent serves as the central location for people to volunteer and receive legal council. Other tents include medical, food, and clothing.

Inman Square

In this series, we'll be visiting the other parts of Cambridge, the "City of Squares." Join us as we explore the ins-and-outs of things to do in Inman, Central, Davis, Kendall, and Porter Squares. You've been walking past the same life-sized puppet perched outside the COOP for weeks—it's time to get out of Harvard Square and see something new. Although Harvard Square wins in the androgynous marionettes department, Inman Square boasts its own colorful mix of shops, cafés, and quirk that Harvard students often overlook. Located at the convergence of Cambridge, Prospect, and Hampshire Streets, below is just a taste of the many flavors that Inman Square has to offer.