Student Life
Eating, Dressing, and Living on Ivyfed
Harvard seems to have a blog for everything: first and foremost Flyby for news on the go, Harvard FML for complaining about life, books&liquor for proof that fashion really can be found on campus, isawyouharvard for general creepiness, and more. This summer, however, three juniors created a new blog called ivyfed, which addresses "eating, dressing, and living well," according to their website.
A Decade Later, Students Recall Their 9/11 Memories
For many students at Harvard, it all began in the classrooms of their elementary schools. Ten years later, they remembered the attacks of September 11, 2001 in their dorm, at church, or in the common room with friends and family.
QuincyFieldDay
Upperclassmen battle each other in the first game of the day during Field Day held in Quincy's yard. Juniors and Seniors score the most points, followed by the staff and finally the Sophomores with no points.
Harvard Events Commemmorate 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
During a series of events Sunday, the University commemorated the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, mirroring similar events around the country as it remembered a day that has become a defining moment of the past decade.
Students Vacation On 'Cape Crimson'
Students filled Tercentenary Theatre Friday evening, drawn by the promise of a dunk tank and a Slip ‘n Slide, and forced from their Houses by their dining halls’ shut doors.
Forest Named BGLTQ Director
Harvard College announced the appointment of its first director of bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgender, and queer student life on Thursday.
New Efforts Alleviate High Book Prices
Students and professors alike are finding ways to grapple with the growing prices of textbooks—a semesterly complaint among both parties. Although many professors lament the cost of the textbooks for their classes, they say there is little they can do to reduce prices for students.
Student Groups Promote A Focus on Happiness
When Brooke R. Lee ’13 flew back home to Provo, Utah, for 31 days during winter break in her freshman year, she said she went on a total of 47 dates.
College To Remove Signatures from Freshman Kindness Pledge
Following controversy surrounding the decision to display students’ signatures on a new freshmen values pledge, the College will remove the signatures from the base of the documents before hanging them in freshman entryways.
The Latest on Cabot Café
When September ends, students in the Quad will be able to sip on freshly brewed coffee and nibble on fudge walnut brownies at the new student-run coffee house in the vicinity of their Houses.
Harvard College Social Spaces To Undergo Renovation
The renovations will freshen up several social spaces in the Houses and the Student Organization Center at Hilles.
Harvard Most Values Success, 2014 Says
The results of last year's freshman survey has administrators worried.
Class of 2015 Sign Pledge
Members of the Class of 2015 were required to sign a pledge expressing their dedication to education and commitment to community.
Fifteen Transfer Students Admitted
A miniscule 1 percent—that was the admissions rate for transfer students last year after Harvard decided to accept just 15 students of the 1486 who applied to transfer to the College.
When Abroad, Avoid the Dogs
After the sudden onset of flu symptoms and a frantic Google search later, Hojung Lee ’14 found herself at an Anglo-American clinic fearing that she had contracted rabies after an ill-advised attempt to play with street dogs in Lima, Peru resulted in a bite on her calf.
Freshmen Get Creative After Irene Derails First Chance Dance
With the cancelation of the annual First Chance Dance in the face of Hurricane Irene, the question of the hour became “What did you do instead of the dance?”
As Ramadan Ends, Muslim Students Reflect on Religion
During the holy month of Ramadan, which ends today, Muslim Harvard students are showing their devotion to their faith all over the world.