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Today in Photos (12-19-2012)

By Parul Agarwal, Courtesy of Eric C. Sinoway, Tarik Adnan Moon, Courtesy of Samuels & Associates, and Sora S Tannenbaum

Owl in the Yard - This lonely owl perches itself on a tree branch near Widener Library on Tuesday afternoon— providing a rare occasion for busy students, tourists, and an observant tipster. By Tarik Adnan Moon

Boris the Cat - Boris Threlkeld, who lives with Adams House tutor Aubry Threlkeld, hangs out near their Christmas Tree after snacking on some Whisker Lickins. Boris went from homeless to Harvard about two years ago. By Parul Agarwal

Soft and Lonely - As the fall semester of 2012 comes to a close, many Harvard students leave campus to return home, leaving Harvard Yard quiet and lonely. The last day for finals is Friday December 21, 2012. By Parul Agarwal

Harvard Square Holiday Fair - The 27th annual Harvard Square Holiday Fair showcases the hand-crafted art-works of some of the best artisans of New England. Hand crafted gift items including jewelry, art photographs, pottery, cards, boxes were available for sell. By Tarik Adnan Moon

House Christmas Decorations - Ornaments adorn the Quincy house tree. Quincy dining hall also has dozens of paper snowflakes dangling from the ceiling. By Sora S Tannenbaum

House Christmas Decorations - A snowman sits in a window near the Adams dining hall. By Sora S Tannenbaum

More Plans for Barry's Corner - This rendering of Samuels and Associates’ proposal for a mixed-use complex with 325 rental units at Barry’s Corner in Allston was released Monday. By Courtesy of Samuels & Associates

- Eric C. Sinoway stands with his mentor, HBS Professor Emeritus Howard H. Stevenson. Sinoway recently released a book, titled Howard's Gift, which shares life lessons and guidance passed down from Stevenson. By Courtesy of Eric C. Sinoway

Here are the photos from the December 19, 2012 of The Harvard Crimson daily newspaper. This is the last daily issue of the year 2012. The photographers of The Crimson wish you all a happy holiday season filled with fuzzy animals.

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