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Dean of Students Dunne Says College to Host ‘Safe’ Harvard-Yale Tailgate
Dean of Students Thomas Dunne said the College hopes to plan a “safe” tailgate for the Harvard-Yale football game in November, as his office attempts to keep the event orderly while subduing criticism that Harvard’s officially sanctioned student events are unfun.
With Outright Ivy Title on the Line, No. 19 Harvard Football to Face Yale in 139th Rendition of The Game
No. 19 Harvard football (8-1, 5-1) is to face famed rival Yale (4-2, 6-3) at the 139th rendition of ‘The Game’ this Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Yale Bowl. The Crimson will head to New Haven with a share of the Ivy League title after defeating Penn (6-3, 3-3) in triple overtime.
Not in My House
The Harvard defense attempts to stop the Quakers' offense on Nov. 11, when the Crimson took down the Philadelphia school for a share of the Ivy League title.
Listen Up
The Harvard football offensive line huddles up on the sideline in the team's only loss of the season to Princeton on Oct. 21.
High High Hopes
Members of the Crimson lock their eyes on the field in Harvard's triple-overtime defeat of Penn on Nov. 11, 2023.
‘Feel Like a Freshman Again’: Students Gear Up for The Game With Harvard-Yale Spirit Week, Merch Decorating
As the 139th playing of The Game approaches, students across campus are preparing by planning transportation and housing, attending spirit week events, and organizing mixers with Yale students.
College Events Board's Spirit Week Rallies Students for 138th Harvard-Yale Game
In the lead up to the 138th iteration of the Harvard-Yale football game this Saturday, hundreds of undergraduate students rallied at a series of events inspiring school spirit hosted by the Harvard College Events Board.
The Game 2019
Linebackers Derek "Cameron" Kline '20 and Joseph L. Goodman '20 celebrate a stop during last year's Harvard win in the 135th playing of The Game against Yale. Kline, Goodman, and the rest of the Crimson defense will be tested by Yale's effective passing game in this Saturday's playing of The Game in New Haven.
The Game at Fenway: The Solution No One Needed
Can you imagine kids rushing the field from the top of the Green Monster? Get a couple Four Lokos in you, and anything seems possible.
yale-campus
The campus of Yale University, pictured in 2017. Harvard's rival is now the subject of a federal probe into whether it discriminates against Asian-American applicants.
Underdog Football Seeks to Upset Yale
This year, the tables have turned. After years of dominance, Harvard—which has experienced great triumphs and trials in 2017—will enter The Game in an unfamiliar position: as the underdog.
Football Players Work to 'Conquer Adversity'
"The more we have in life, the less opportunity we necessarily get to build up that resilience," head coach Tim Murphy said. "When you don't have a lot, you have to find a way."
Defensive Coordinator Larkee Brings Family Approach to Football
At home, Larkee looks after six children. On the field, the former linebacker ministers to 50-plus defensive players. He has served as defensive coordinator for nine years.
The Game 2017: Underdog Football Visits Yale
This year, the Crimson travels to New Haven to play an unfamiliar role: spoiler. While the Bulldogs have already clinched a share of the Ivy League title, Harvard aims to prevent Yale from earning an outright crown.
Football Relies on Kickers in Tight Spots
Football kickers can be an enigmatic group, often coming from a soccer background and practicing at the periphery. However, despite their behind-the-scenes role, Harvard's kickers are crucial to both the team’s success and its camaraderie year after year.
Texas Players are Used to Bright Lights
With 14 members of the football team hailing from the state of Texas, big games, warm weather, and grit characterize their transition into the Harvard football program.
Ahead of The Game, Harvard and Yale Establish New 'Sister' Relationships for Freshmen
Harvard freshmen will now be able to stay overnight for The Game under new “sister” relationships between Harvard and Yale.
Where to Catch Some Z’s at Harvard-Yale 2017
With the Game fast approaching, you better get on finding a place to stay. Here are Flyby's suggestions for those still scrambling for a spot.
You Can Always Tell a Harvard Man
When people say Harvard vs. Yale is a rivalry for the ages, they aren't lying.
All About Ticketing: The Game
Confused on how to snag a ticket for this year's Harvard vs. Yale? Flyby's got the answers.
The Game: Better Ways to Spend Your $25
Shocked that Harvard is expecting you to actually pay for a football game? Here are some alternative ways you could spend that $25 (even though you probably won't).
Yalegate
Harvard students revel at the tailgate before the annual Harvard-Yale football game. This year, Yale will shorten the tailgates and restrict alcohol.
Three Things to Help You Get Over Yale's Win
Who cares if Yale won? There are tons of things to be happy about right now.
From the Archives: Harvard-Yale Game Rescheduled
Yale's Bill Henderson (40) runs into Crimson opposition during the second period of the 1963 Harvard-Yale game, as John P. Dockery ‘66 (44), Jack L. Neuenschwander ‘64 (70), and Rick L. Beizer ‘64 (26) converge on the Eli halfback. This photograph from the New Haven game, which was rescheduled for November 30 after the Kennedy assassination, ran in the Monday, December 2, 1963 issue of The Crimson.
The Great Balloon Hack
Members of MIT’s Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity had, in classic MIT engineering fashion, crafted a technological masterpiece: a Freon-driven hydraulic balloon device that they wired into an empty circuit breaker under the field.
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