College Life


In Reversal, Harvard Offers International Students Winter Housing

The Harvard College Housing Office offered campus winter recess housing in emails to dozens of international students on Monday afternoon, reversing its initial decision to reject the housing applications and subsequent appeals.


Denied Winter Campus Housing, International Students Scramble to Find Alternative Options

Many international students on financial aid at Harvard are scrambling to find lodging over winter break after the College Housing Office unexpectedly denied their housing applications, sparking outrage among undergraduates.


Phi Beta Kappa Selects ‘Senior 48’ From Harvard Class of 2025

Forty-eight Harvard College seniors were elected to Harvard’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa on Wednesday, joining 24 of their classmates who were inducted in the spring to the nation’s oldest and most distinguished academic honor society.


As Students Denied Refunds, Blame Game Begins Over Harvard-Yale Pregame Debacle

The company in charge of ticketing for a mismanaged Harvard-Yale pregame at a Boston nightclub said it would not reimburse most students for their tickets, as the promoter and the venue blamed each other for the botched event.


Harvard Biology Lecturer Andrew Berry Sends Up Yale at Annual Bulldog Roast

At his annual ‘Bulldog Roast’ on Thursday before the 140th Harvard-Yale game, Harvard Organismic and Evolutionary Biology lecturer Andrew J. Berry poked fun at Yale University’s alumni, mascot, and residential life.


As Harvard-Yale Approaches, Students Try to Get School Spirit Off the Bench

Last year, Yale treated Harvard students to a raucous tailgate before The Game. On Saturday, undergraduates are looking to repay the favor — but they have to contend with cautious administrators and a lacking sense of school spirit.


Dean Dunne Says Harvard Will Support Students of All Political Views Following Election

As the dust settled on Tuesday’s election results, Harvard Dean of Students Thomas Dunne said his office will offer support to students devastated by Donald Trump’s win, but stressed that the College will remain nonpartisan and inclusive of conservative students.


HUA Passes Laundry and Ping Pong Initiatives at General Meeting

The Harvard Undergraduate Association passed proposals to fund an Affordable Laundry Initiative and restock ping pong balls at tables around campus during its general meeting Tuesday evening.


Lowell Dining Hall Temporarily Closed After Oven Fire

The Lowell House dining hall closed Monday after a “small oven fire” broke out just before lunch at 11:30 a.m., according to Harvard University Dining Services Spokesperson Christa Martin.


Candles and Marigolds: Hundreds Gather for Harvard Dharma Diwali Celebration

More than 200 Harvard affiliates gathered Sunday night to celebrate Diwali — the Hindu festival of lights — in the Mather House faculty deans’ residence, which was adorned with candles and marigolds for the occasion.


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