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N. Gregory Mankiw Wins World’s Strongest Man Competition
N. Gregory Mankiw, a Harvard professor most known for teaching Economics 10 and almost helping Mitt Romney win the 2012 Presidential Election, has one more achievement to add to his resume: being the world’s strongest man.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Perform at Yardfest
“The kids are in for a real treat,” he promised The Crimson. He winked, adding, “Just don’t blame me if we get in a little trouble.”
Concussed: Down and Out
Chris J. Nowinski ’00 was never supposed to be on the sidelines. As a Crimson linebacker and later a WWE wrestler, Nowinski threw mind and body into his opponents to send them to the ground. Now, 10 years later, his life is dedicated to protecting players from the sports he loved.
FM Satire: Mock Trial Victory Allows Nation to Realize Harvard is Good at More Than Just Basketball
In a shocking upset over number one seed Yale, Harvard proved its worth at something besides basketball at the 2013 National Collegiate Mock Trial Tournament last week.
10 Questions with Eddie Izzard
On February 20. British comedian and self identified executive transvestite Eddie Izzard spoke at Harvard’s Memorial Church to accept the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism presented by The HSS Cultural Humanism committee at Harvard. Dressed in his signature drag as he sits with me after the event, Izzard sips a glass of wine and cracks open pistachios with long fingernails painted a bright shade of red. A couple of designs on his nails stand out.
Can Harvard Women Have It All?
In 2013, the national debate regarding the equality of women in the workplace still rages.
Harvard Thinks Big 2013: The Speeches that Didn’t Make the Cut
Harvard rang in the new semester last Thursday with its fourth annual “Harvard Thinks Big,” an event that featured six different Harvard professors, as well as a student, giving 10-minute speeches. FM recently acquired a list of speeches that didn’t make the cut.
Ten Question with Ken L. Burns
On a cold Wednesday afternoon, FM sat down in Harvard’s Center for the Environment with internationally renowned documentary filmmaker Ken L. Burns, who was visiting Harvard to promote his new film, “The Dust Bowl,” a historical account of the ecological disasters of the 1930s.
FM Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again. The Christmas lights are up, the red and green sweaters are out, and stores everywhere are throwing year-end sales. Haven’t you bought your gifts yet? No need to fret. FM’s got you covered.
Study: Interest Groups Influence Ballot Initiatives
A new study conducted by Harvard Kennedy School assistant professor Todd T. Rogers revealed that campaign efforts by independent political organizations have a significant influence on the outcome of ballot measures.
Obama: Can You Make a Donation?
Every four years, America gets to witness the simple pleasures of election season: Saturday Night Live’s post-debate coverage; election-themed treats at the local bakery; Wolf Blitzer doing something ridiculous on CNN.
It Takes Two: Laurent Rivard '14 and Christian Webster '13
My first year, he was the guy I was competing with. I was competing with him, but I was also learning a lot from him.
Purple Door Campaign Comes to Harvard
Domestic violence is an issue that affects people across the country. As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Harvard ...
Sext Like You Mean It, Text Like You Know What It Means
It’s Friday night. You want to see your crush, but what do those winky faces and unanswered texts mean?
