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Protesters Vacate Democracy Center, Ending Week-Long Occupation
The occupation of the Democracy Center by roughly 30 protesters ended earlier this week, a sign that a plan to close the center indefinitely for renovations will move forward despite sustained backlash from local progressive organizers.
Summer Residents Lament 9-Day Loss of MAC During Renovations
The Malkin Athletic Center, Harvard’s flagship recreational gymnasium, closed Monday for nine days of renovations, placing additional strain on the University’s other recreational fitness facilities.
Democracy Center Protesters Stage ‘Emergency Rally’ with Pro-Palestine Activists Amid Occupation
More than 60 activists protested outside of the Democracy Center Wednesday in an “emergency rally” to prevent what they called an “expected police raid” as an occupation of the building continued into its third day.
Harvard Republican Club Endorses Donald Trump in 2024 Presidential Election
The Harvard Republican Club endorsed former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, the second time the club has endorsed Trump.
Cambridge School Committee Approves Union Contracts for Paraprofessionals, Family Liaisons
The Cambridge School Committee approved contracts with paraprofessionals and family liaisons at a special meeting on Friday, following months of protests from school support staff.
Harvard President Garber Visits Club of Madrid, Faces More Animal Rights Activists
A group of roughly 10 animal rights activists protested interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber outside a Harvard Club of Spain event in Madrid.
Cambridge City Council Will Form Special Committee To Consider Charter Amendments
After a meeting of the Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee become bogged down in a procedural debate, members emerged two hours later with only a resolution to create a new joint special committee — and a distinct sense of frustration.
‘We Cannot Go Backward on Bike Safety’: More Than 200 Gather at City Hall to Mourn Killed Cyclists
More than 200 people attended a vigil outside Cambridge City Hall Monday evening to mourn the deaths of two Cambridge cyclists killed in traffic collisions this month and call for expanded bicycle safety infrastructure across the city.
Barakett to Chair Harvard Management Company’s Board of Directors, Finnegan Will Remain on Board
University Treasurer Timothy R. Barakett ’87 will take over as chair of the HMC board next month, succeeding former Treasurer Paul J. Finnegan ’75.
City Dismisses Appeal from Fox Club Landlord Over Zoning Code Violations
The Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal dismissed a petition from Emma C. Wolbach, the landlord of the Fox Club’s temporary clubhouse at 6 Francis Ave., appealing fines she received after the city demanded the Fox — a Harvard final club — cease its use of the location, citing zoning violations and noise complaints.
Faculty Form AAUP Chapter, Decry ‘Structural Problems’ in Harvard’s Governance
A group of Harvard faculty formed a chapter of the American Association of University Professors on Wednesday, the latest move by professors to organize in support of shared goals following a year of heightened faculty activism at the University.
‘Relieved’ and ‘Disheartened’: Mixed Reactions from Cambridge Parents After Superintendent Firing
Parents said they had mixed emotions about the Cambridge School Committee’s decision to ask Superintendent Victoria L. Greer to resign.
More Than 1,700 Households Lose Power in Cambridgeport After Transformer Explosion
More than 1,700 households are without power in the Cambridgeport neighborhood, according to an Eversource outage map, after a transformer exploded around 3:26 p.m. Tuesday.
4-Star Basketball Recruit Elzie Harrington Commits to Harvard
Elzie Harrington committed to Harvard on Thursday, an important pickup for the men’s basketball program after several star players transferred over the summer.
18 Harvard Athletes Compete in Record-Breaking NCAA Outdoor Championships
Maia T. B. Ramsden ’24 won the 1,500m title for the second year in a row at the NCAA Outdoor Championships last week, becoming the first Harvard athlete to win three NCAA national championships.
City Council Defers Bike Lane Discussion Following Friday’s Fatal Crash
The death of a cyclist in a Friday collision with a box truck was not discussed in depth at Monday’s Cambridge City Council, but is certain to add urgency and emotion to a longstanding debate over bike safety in Cambridge.
Historic Bow & Arrow Press Will Move to Lamont Library Following Adams House Eviction
Bow & Arrow will be run by Houghton Library’s Printing and Graphic Arts department, though the library has not yet announced a timeline for when operations will begin.
Harvard To Phase Out Crimson Cash Beginning July 1
Harvard will begin to phase out Crimson Cash — a system that allows students to link their Harvard IDs to declining balance accounts — starting July 1.
Mass. ACLU Requests Transparency for Encampment Protesters in Letter to Harvard Admin
The Massachusetts ACLU demanded “more transparency and clarity” from top Harvard administrators after the University withheld degrees from 13 seniors over their participation in the pro-Palestine encampment.
6 House Committees Will Probe Harvard’s Federal Funding in Antisemitism Investigation
Six congressional committees will investigate Harvard’s federal funding as part of their House-wide probe into campus antisemitism, committee chairs wrote in a letter to Harvard leadership.
Chairs of Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Memorial Committee Resign Over Timeline Disagreement
Tracy K. Smith ’94 and Dan I. Byers resigned as co-chairs of Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery memorial committee over frustrations that senior Harvard administrators were trying to rush their process.
Universities Nationwide Have Embraced Institutional Neutrality. How Does Harvard’s Report Stack Up?
Harvard released its long-awaited report from its Institutional Voice working group on Tuesday. The Crimson reviewed similar policies at other American universities to understand how Harvard’s report is different.
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Talks Justice, Civic Engagement at Radcliffe Day
Supreme Court Justice Sonia M. Sotomayor discussed the strains of serving on a rightward-shifting court while speaking at Harvard’s annual Radcliffe Day ceremony, at which she was awarded the 2024 Radcliffe Medal.
‘Welcome to the Battlefield’: Maria Ressa Talks Tech, Fascism in Harvard Commencement Address
Journalist Maria A. Ressa warned Harvard graduates of impending fascism due to Big Tech in her Commencement address Thursday, imploring them to “choose their best self” in response.
Rabbi Zarchi Confronted Maria Ressa, Walked Off Stage Over Her Harvard Commencement Speech
Harvard Chabad Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi confronted Maria Ressa on stage at Commencement after he took issue with a remark in her speech that he considered to be antisemitic.