Fifteen Questions: Gaia Bencini on Egyptology, Hieroglyphics, and ‘Dreaming the Sphinx’

The Egyptology PhD candidate sat down with FM to discuss Ancient Egyptian artifacts, translating hieroglyphs, and misconceptions about the ancient Near East.

How Cambridge Is Reimagining Reparations

The radical ideas behind Cambridge’s American Freedmen Commission Ordinance have the potential to reshape reparations and racial justice initiatives around the country.

Acceleration

I am afraid to carry the weight of other bodies, of other lives, with unflinching speed.



In Photos: The 59th Head of the Charles Regatta

The annual Head of the Charles Regatta returned for its 59th iteration this past weekend. Bringing together more than 11,000 competitors and thousands of spectators from around the world, the regatta is the largest of its kind. Over the three-day event, Crimson photographers lined the Charles River to capture the energy and life it brought to campus.

Harvard Men’s Lightweight 8 Claims Third Straight Head of the Charles Victory

Harvard men’s heavyweight team also found success on Sunday with a second-place finish. The women’s lightweight eight, however, misses out on three-peat with a disappointing fourth-place finish

Harvard Senior Ryan Murdock ’25 Dies After Brief Illness

Dunster House senior Ryan H. Murdock ’25 died on Friday after a brief illness, the College announced Sunday.




Harvard Hockey Kicks Off Season By Splitting Two Preseason Games

The men’s hockey team faced off against the United States National Team Development Program’s U-18 team, and No. 3 Boston University in a pair of preseason matchups. The Crimson put on an impressive performance, winning the first contest and tying the second, only losing in a shootout to the Terriers.


What the Hell Happened: Moo Deng’s World Dengination

Moo Deng — whose name translates to “bouncy pork” — took the world by storm.

Harvard Authors Profile: Abigail Chachkes ’25 on Romance and Corpse Meditation

Abigail Chachkes ’25 recently won the Cyrilly Abels Short Story Prize for her short story "Do It Again", inspired by a 16th-century saint starving herself from religious devotion.

‘Monitoring Me’ Single Review: Lil Durk Raps on Safe Mode

“Monitoring Me” fades from memory almost as quickly as it arrives.

Sun Room Concert Review: Surf and Rock, Sun Room Does It Both

With a calm stride, Sun Room took the stage at House of Blues on Oct. 8, ready to play some chill rock and roll.


Harvard Hockey Kicks Off Season By Splitting Two Preseason Games

The men’s hockey team faced off against the United States National Team Development Program’s U-18 team, and No. 3 Boston University in a pair of preseason matchups. The Crimson put on an impressive performance, winning the first contest and tying the second, only losing in a shootout to the Terriers.

Harvard Sailing Earns Podium Spots in Respective Regattas

The Harvard sailing team won the New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association (NEISA) Match Racing Championship while finishing third at the Nevins Trophy and 11th at the Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship this past weekend.

Harvard Women’s Hockey Shuts Out No. 8 UConn in Season Opener

Harvard women’s ice hockey shutout the No. 8-ranked University of Connecticut Huskies in a 1-0 victory to open its season Saturday night at Bright-Landry Hockey Center.

Overtime Heartbreak: No. 15 Princeton Upsets No. 10 Field Hockey on 50th Anniversary Weekend

On Saturday, during the renowned Head of the Charles Regatta, two Ivy League rivals faced off  at Berylson Field, the perfect place for field hockey alongside the river. Despite being the favorite heading into the contest, No. 10 Harvard (10-3, 4-1 Ivy League) fell to No. 15 Princeton (9-4, 5-0 Ivy League) 2-1 in overtime.


What the Hell Happened: Moo Deng’s World Dengination

Moo Deng — whose name translates to “bouncy pork” — took the world by storm.

Harvard Authors Profile: Abigail Chachkes ’25 on Romance and Corpse Meditation

Abigail Chachkes ’25 recently won the Cyrilly Abels Short Story Prize for her short story "Do It Again", inspired by a 16th-century saint starving herself from religious devotion.

‘Monitoring Me’ Single Review: Lil Durk Raps on Safe Mode

“Monitoring Me” fades from memory almost as quickly as it arrives.

Sun Room Concert Review: Surf and Rock, Sun Room Does It Both

With a calm stride, Sun Room took the stage at House of Blues on Oct. 8, ready to play some chill rock and roll.



Harvard Hockey Kicks Off Season By Splitting Two Preseason Games

The men’s hockey team faced off against the United States National Team Development Program’s U-18 team, and No. 3 Boston University in a pair of preseason matchups. The Crimson put on an impressive performance, winning the first contest and tying the second, only losing in a shootout to the Terriers.

Harvard Sailing Earns Podium Spots in Respective Regattas

The Harvard sailing team won the New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association (NEISA) Match Racing Championship while finishing third at the Nevins Trophy and 11th at the Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship this past weekend.

Harvard Women’s Hockey Shuts Out No. 8 UConn in Season Opener

Harvard women’s ice hockey shutout the No. 8-ranked University of Connecticut Huskies in a 1-0 victory to open its season Saturday night at Bright-Landry Hockey Center.

Overtime Heartbreak: No. 15 Princeton Upsets No. 10 Field Hockey on 50th Anniversary Weekend

On Saturday, during the renowned Head of the Charles Regatta, two Ivy League rivals faced off  at Berylson Field, the perfect place for field hockey alongside the river. Despite being the favorite heading into the contest, No. 10 Harvard (10-3, 4-1 Ivy League) fell to No. 15 Princeton (9-4, 5-0 Ivy League) 2-1 in overtime.