Around Town
15 Seconds of Fame
Chiang’s content highlights some of the more comical ways Harvard chooses to spend its endowment: Specifically, Chiang has garnered followers by creating videos about the vast selection of off-brand cereal in the dining halls and the mold that was growing in his dorm room in Eliot House.
A Harvard Education: Family Edition
Most Harvard students only see their parents on holidays and family weekends. William M. Lese '20, however, sees his mother, a Master of Public Administration candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School, at least weekly.
Third Spaces
Yarin says that, for her, part of Hassle’s value lies in “the way we show Boston in all its trashy, shitty, hardscrabble glory.”
Fermentophone jars
Jars of fermented food, which artist Joshua Pablo Rosenstock uses as musical instruments, are on display at the Museum of Natural History.
Fermentophone Rosenstock
Rosenstock shows the crowd how the microbes in a jar of beer make music as part of his artist talk at the Museum of Natural History.
Sophie Yarin Hassle flea
Sophie L. Yarin, the editor-in-chief of Boston Hassle hopes the flea market is able to provide "affordable art by people, for the people."
Hassle Flea market
On Saturday afternoon, Boston Hassle had their bi-monthly art and flea market at Elks Lodge in Central Square.
Hassle Flea Sharon A. Crowley
Sharon A. Crowley of Handsome Hobo Neckwear presents their “Director of HR” Kiwi Mermaid Crowley.
A Bicyclist’s Basement Haven
Quad Bikes may not actually be a communist utopia, but it is a non-profit and “informal co-op” devoted to spreading the joy of cycling.
A Valentine’s Day Eve Self Love Potion
It’s the night before Valentine’s Day, and I’m in the trendy Somerville event space Warehouse XI. Tonight, it houses the Boston Women’s Market Self Love Potion, which boasts a mocktail bar and about ten vendors selling clothes, jewelry, and skincare products. I note the t-shirts that say “feminist” in cursive lettering.
Boston Women's market founders
Cara Loffredo and Africa Rubio are the co-founders of the Boston Women’s Market.
boston women's market health
Ashley D. Prettyman is a health educator at Harbor Health, a community health center and education provider.
Boston Women's market period
Katie Y. Diasti is the Founder & CEO of Viv for Your V. Viv for Your V offers sustainable pads and liners made from bamboo and corn fiber packaged in aesthetically pleasing boxes.
boston women's market
The Boston Women’s Market Self Love Potion was held in an event space Warehouse XI at Somerville. The market boasts a mocktail bar and about ten vendors selling clothes, jewelry, and skincare products.
Harvard’s Hidden Staff Artists
During their free time, many Harvard staff members enjoying creating art and music. For the first time ever, there is an event where staff members can present their art at the Smith Campus Center Staff Arts Show.
Give a Girl a Sword and She’ll Ask for a Battalion
When Twombly first looked up “sword fighting” on a whim and joined the Boston Armizare, she was the only woman in the club. She was determined to bring her hobby to a wider audience, however, and set out to show other women that they, too, can enjoy martial arts.
Jack Staid at the Staff Art Show
Jack Staid, who works at HUHS, was one of the participating artists at the Staff Art Show Wednesday at the Smith Campus Center. He has been playing the piano for 20 years and played three songs during the exhibition.
Staff Art Show
The Staff Art Show was a showcase of art pieces by Harvard staff members. The works ranged from paintings and photographs to objects and live performances.
Zine library - shelves
The Papercut Zine Library, started over ten years ago as a personal collection, now displays more than 16,000 magazines.
Mia Metivier
Mia Metivier, program coordinator in the Harvard College Program in General Education, performing live drawing at the Staff Art Show.
Give a girl a sword - group
Esfinges is the first female international HEMA network, created to unite and support female martial artists and encourage and assist more women in taking up the practice of Historical European Martial Arts.
Zine library - zines
The zines cover a wide variety of topics, from politics to cooking and bikes. They are grouped in binders for easier consultation.
Leon C. Welch
Leon C. Welch, an HUHS employee, was one of the participating artists at the Staff Art Show. He hopes the show will foster more meaningful interaction between staff, students, and faculty.