HUA Funds Study Break, Care Packages for Upperclassmen Ahead of Final Exams

The Harvard Undergraduate Association voted Tuesday to allocate $5,000 to providing care packages and Enhanced Brain Breaks in residential house dining halls during the upcoming reading period.

Harvard Students Celebrate End of Classes at Finals Fest

Students celebrated the first day of reading period with food trucks, raffle stations, and back massages in the Malkin Athletic Center lawn on Thursday, attending the Dean of Students Office’s annual “Finals Fest.”

Harvard Students Undress to Destress in Primal Scream Run

With finals looming, students commemorated the end of reading period by running through Harvard Yard free of stress — and clothes — for Primal Scream at midnight on Wednesday.

Harvard Hall Final Exam Locations Changed as Harvard Yard Encampment Enters Second Week

Final examinations originally scheduled to take place in Harvard Hall were relocated to other buildings amid the ongoing pro-Palestine encampment..

Harvard to Open 24/7 Study Spaces for Graduate Student Reading Weeks

This spring, Harvard will open 24/7 study spaces for graduate students for the first time during reading period.

Cambridge Public Schools MCAS Scores Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Students’ scores on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exam have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a press release from the Cambridge Public Schools last Tuesday.

More Than 200 Students Take Spring Makeup Exams

Last week, more than 200 Harvard undergraduates took final exams within the first month of the semester.

Harvard Law School Students Advocate for Licensing Without Bar Exam

Nearly 200 third-year Harvard Law School students signed a letter to Law School administrators Thursday asking for the school to publicly advocate for an emergency diploma privilege — a policy granting graduating students their law licenses without requiring the bar examination.

The Five Stages of Writing Papers

Writing a final paper is an experience, to say the least. We've broken it down into five critical stages.

Language Requirement Changes Pave Way for Harvard Students Seeking Credit for Native Languages

Eli J. Langley ’20-’21 said that when he arrived at Harvard he found the University's language programs made it difficult to receive credit for Koasati. But recent changes to the language requirement have paved the way for more students to receive credit for proficiency in Native-American languages.

For Reading Period, Lamont Adjusts Weekend Hours

Some libraries on campus are changing their hours and accessibility to accommodate the deluge of cranky students cramming at the last minute before their exams.

For Some Students, Exam Prep to Consume Thanksgiving Break

While many students will enjoy the three-day break for the Thanksgiving holiday, others will be busy studying for final exams in the last two weeks before the end of the term.

Midterm Season Sees New Technology

​As midterm season wears on, some courses have altered the way they administer their assessments by integrating technology into traditional exam formats.

On Eve of Exams, Students Strip for Naked Lap

A gaggle of eager exhibitionists, reluctant runners, and curious onlookers gathered at midnight Thursday morning in Harvard Yard for the College’s biannual “Primal Scream."

The 2017 Midterm Survival Guide

Laminate your notes to ward off tears and food stains and remember this: if Britney could make it through 2007, you can survive midterm season.

Slippery and Streaking, Primal Scream Runners Storm Yard

Slipping, shouting, and streaking, herds of naked students participated in the biannual tradition of Primal Scream at midnight on Thursday morning, blowing off steam on the last night before final exams commence.

Spring Screaming

Students gather in Harvard Yard at midnight before finals period to relieve stress through a spring Primal Scream.

Leaning Tower of Coffee

Discarded coffee cups pile up in garbage receptacles across campus as students study in advance of final exams.

Sprinting in the Buff, Students Mark the Start of Finals

Though last year’s Primal Scream was the site of controversy, with a student protest interrupting proceedings, this year’s was far milder in terms of temperament and temperature.

To Curtail Cheating, Study Suggests Randomly Assigned Seats

A study co-authored by Steven D. Levitt suggests that assigning students randomly to seats during exams significantly reduces instances of cheating.

Hitting the Books

Students filter through Widener Library at dusk on Tuesday during exam period.

Primal Scream

Students celebrate the end of reading period by participating in the semesterly Primal Scream tradition, running around Harvard Yard, many naked or wearing little for clothing.

In Biannual Tradition, Students Streak Around Harvard Yard

More than a hundred students took a break from studying at the strike of midnight on Thursday to ring in the College’s spring final exam period with a clothing-optional lap around Harvard Yard.

Movies to Watch Instead of Studying for Finals

Protest at Primal Scream Leads to Chaotic Exchange

Protesters said that their goal was not to protest Primal Scream itself, but to hold a four-and-a-half minute period of silence before the run for Michael Brown of Ferguson, Mo. and Eric Garner of New York.