Events
Green Spirit
Parade onlookers crowd the sidewalks near the start of the St. Patrick's Day parade. Decked in countless varieties of green memorabilia, this year's crowd did not fail to live up to the Irish spirit.
Crowd Control
Boston Police help to contain the continuous flow of people coming off the T station. The Broadway stop on the subway's red line marks the beginning of this year's parade which started at 1:00pm.
Parade Salutations
City officials greet the crowds present at the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston. Many other government representatives made an appearance at this year's parade, including ones from the Boston Fire Department and the United States Navy.
Female Afghani Activist Denied Visa to Visit US
Malalai Joya, a former member of Afghanistan’s parliament and a celebrated women's rights activist, was denied a travel visa to the United States Wednesday and will be unable to make her scheduled appearance at Harvard on March 25th.
Feeling Green? Some St. Patty's Day Ideas
Spending St. Patrick's Day on campus? Boston and Cambridge are ideal places to seek out the luck of the Irish.
Feminist Bloggers Convene at Harvard
Eight writers for feminist publications gathered in Ticknor Lounge yesterday to discuss feminist activism in the blogosphere as part of Feminist Coming Out Day, a campaign started by Harvard’s queer and feminist student groups in 2010 to raise awareness about diversity among supporters of gender equality.
Panel Remembers Reagan's Legacy Fondly
Those who had been closest to President Reagan glowingly praised his pragmatic political outlook and persistent sense of humor at the Institute of Politics last night where a panel gathered to celebrate President Reagan’s legacy in the year that would have been his 100th birthday.
Make Yardfest Happen
If your only experience with Yardfest involves being squished at the back of the crowd while trying to get a glimpse of Kid Cudi or Ratatat, it's time to upgrade your status. By joining the Harvard College Concert Commission, you'll have the chance to help plan and execute Yardfest, giving you the opportunity to have personal encounters with Yardfest artists.
Russell Simmons, Def Jam Creator, Speaks at HLS
Russell W. Simmons and two other record industry executives credited religion and God as the keys to their success in the entertainment industry at a discussion at the Harvard Law School Saturday.
Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke Discusses Hockey Concussions
Toronto Maple Leafs President and General Manager Brian P. Burke hosted a conversation at Harvard Law School on Friday, telling a crowd of students and hockey fans that concussions were an inevitable “occupational risk” in hockey but that the National Hockey League was “ahead of the curve” in dealing with them.
Shaolin Monk Shi Dezun Gives Life Advice
In the first of a series of lectures dedicated to the memory of Ilya Chalik ’11, Shaolin Master Monk Shi Dezun presented on how to live a fulfilling life through zen, martial arts, and medicine.
