The Harvard Crimson
Pioneering Crimson Business Representative Dies at 86
Joan Simons Brown ’51 was among the first female members of The Crimson, serving as the paper’s Radcliffe Chief Business Representative in the spring of 1950. Brown died a few weeks ago on March 29 at the age of 86, according to an obituary published in the Manchester Journal.
Merrick B. Garland, Former Crimson Writer
Supreme Court nominee Merrick B.Garland ’74 contributed to The Crimson, penning theater reviews and news articles.
Merrick B. Garland, Former Crimson Writer
Supreme Court nominee Merrick B.Garland ’74 contributed to The Crimson, penning theater reviews and news articles.
The Passing of the FM Torch
CORDELIA F. MENDEZ ’16 , Chair I’m not going to say Cordelia F. Mendez ’16 could run the world, but I’m confident that she could at least run the country. That’s because Cordelia is easily one of the most competent people you will ever meet. And if you haven’t met her yet, then you should, because she is as smiley and friendly as she is capable.
The Changing Face of The Harvard Crimson
The Harvard Crimson has undergone numerous changes, both online and in print, over the past two decades. These changes have shaped the newspaper's focus in both design and content.
Five Harvard Seniors Win Rhodes Scholarship
Five Harvard undergraduates are winners of the 2016 Rhodes Scholarship, up three from last year when two Harvard students won the award.
Klein To Lead 143rd Crimson Guard
The Crimson's next Managing Editor will be Meg P. Bernhard '17, and Leia N. Wedlund '17 will head the organization's finances and operations as its next Business Manager.
Crimson Complies With Subpoena After Emailed Threat
The Crimson complied with a subpoena to turn over a “narrow” span of traffic logs to its website on Wednesday after one of its reporters received an emailed threat that referenced the unfounded bomb scare in and around Harvard Yard earlier this week.
At Debate, UC Hopefuls Support Recognizing Single-Sex Groups
When asked how they would have voted on a proposed ballot referendum that called on administrators to restrict student membership in final clubs, all candidates said they oppose such a move.
Comping Creativity
When high school seniors open their acceptance letters to Harvard, they are invited to attend one of the world’s most exclusive institutions. But when students who decide to matriculate arrive on campus as freshmen, they find a whole new set of exclusive institutions with their own barriers to entry. Getting into Harvard doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll feel at home here.
The Harvard Crimson Article TBTs
The Crimson archive is a treasure trove chock full of fascinating articles. Since 1873, this newspaper has been reporting on events and issues that range from tremendously important to slightly bemusing. Let us go back in time and dig up some gems, shall we?
Students Launch Two New Online Publications
The two new outlets are called “The Tab” and “Once Daily” and look to publish regularly online, according to their editors.
Editing Ourselves and Looking Ahead
There were times when I didn’t love The Crimson, but they are dispersed thinly among moments when 14 Plympton was great to me and so many others.
An Elaborate Prank
Some pranksters published an article, parodying The Crimson, that purported to endorse Donald J. Trump for president on behalf of the newspaper. (The real Crimson staff has not yet endorsed a candidate in the 2016 presidential race.)
’Poonsters Prank the Crimson—and Dupe Donald Trump
Harvard Lampoon staffers tricked the Donald Trump campaign into thinking that The Crimson was endorsing the controversial candidate for president.
Harvard Approves Joint Yale CS50 Venture, Malan Says
Harvard’s approval was the final step necessary for a joint Harvard-Yale CS50 venture, which was first reported in The Crimson in October and approved by Yale faculty in early November.
Lee to Lead
Steven S. Lee '16,an Economics concentrator in Adams House and a College Admin Senior Beat Reporter, is going to lead the 142nd guard of the Harvard Crimson next year.
Lee To Lead The Crimson’s 142nd Guard
The paper's outgoing editors elected their successors early Friday morning. The Crimson’s current President, Samuel Y. Weinstock ’15, shared the results with The Crimson's staff soon after.
Steve Ballmer Gives Back
Former Microsoft CEO Steve A. Ballmer '77 discusses his donation to the computer science division during an interview on Wednesday. Ballmer was also a guest lecturer for CS50 this week.