Man Charged in Harvard, MIT Assaults Ordered Held Without Bail

A district court judge ordered July 21 that the man charged in connection with two assaults on Harvard’s campus remain held without bail, finding him too dangerous for release — his first in-person appearance since he was charged in May.

Man Charged in Lowell House Assault Faces New Charges From Peabody Terrace Incident

The man charged in connection with a reported assault at Lowell House and a breaking and entering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is facing two new charges from an earlier alleged assault outside Harvard-owned Peabody Terrace apartments.

HUPD Responds to Reported Assault in Lowell House

The Harvard University Police Department responded to a report of an assault at Lowell House on Tuesday evening, according to an emergency email alert sent to University affiliates.

Lowell House Opera ‘No Exit’ Review: There’s ‘No Exit’ From This Sound Machine

From the impeccable musical direction to the small but technically astounding orchestra, Chaves’ opus is deserving of acclaim.

The Storied Athletes of Lowell House

Beyond its imposing bell towers and A-list alumni such as Matt Damon or Natalie Portman, Lowell boasts an impressive list of famous athletes in various sports. From Olympic medallists to NFL tight ends, here are some of the best athletes to live in Lowell House over the years.

Lights Back On After Manhole Incident Knocks Out Power to Harvard’s River Houses

Students were left without power for several hours on Thursday morning after a power outage — caused by an “underground electrical incident” that injured a contractor — hit several University buildings near the river.

Revenue and Revelry: How House Committees Spend on Student Entertainment

With different budgets, revenue streams, and degrees of extravagance, resident satisfaction with House social calendars varies across the River and Quad. The Crimson spoke with HoCo chairs from all 12 upperclassmen Houses about how they prioritize spending to bring House traditions to life.

‘It's Not Like Goodbye’: Students Seek Convenience, Friends With Interhouse Transfer

Nearly 200 students applied in the February interhouse transfer applications, according to Harvard College spokesperson Jonathan Palumbo. While some applications were approved on Feb. 17, many other students’ attempts to transfer Houses were unsuccessful.

Man Arrested for Secret Sexual Surveillance at Harvard’s Hemenway Gym

The Harvard University Police Department arrested Sokol Zejnullahu on charges of secret sexual surveillance at Harvard’s Hemenway Gym in mid-November.

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.

Luke Tang’s Case Manager Did Not Tell Lowell Staff About His Medical History Before Suicide

Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services employee Melanie G. Northrop said that when Luke Z. Tang ’18 returned to campus following the summer she did not ask her CAMHS colleagues about Tang or communicate his medical history to Lowell House staff.

CAMHS Employee, Facing Wrongful Death Suit, Testifies She Followed ‘Standard Procedure’

Harvard Counseling And Mental Health Services employee and defendant Melanie G. Northrop testified that she complied with “standard procedure” in providing for Luke Z. Tang ’18.

Lowell Panel on Islamophobia and Antisemitism Canceled After Panelists Withdraw

The organizer of a Lowell House panel on Islamophobia and antisemitism canceled the event Wednesday afternoon after two of the panelists withdrew due to backlash and a lack of institutional support for the event.

Lowell House Deans, Safra Center Denounce Panel on Antisemitism and Islamophobia Following Backlash

The Lowell House Faculty Deans and the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Ethics removed themselves as co-sponsors of an upcoming Thursday panel on Islamophobia and antisemitism, following student complaints and public criticism that the event failed to include Jewish and Zionist voices.

Harvard Student Body President Draws Criticism for Defending Previously Sanctioned Campus Christian Group

Harvard Undergraduate Association co-president LyLena D. Estabine ’24 has drawn criticism from some students for her public defense of Harvard College Faith and Action, a Christian campus group that was previously sanctioned for pushing out a leader who was in a same-sex relationship.

Where Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Lives Today

Here are the houses, dormitories, professorships, streets, and towns that memorialize Harvard affiliates responsible for enslaving people and promoting racial discrimination.

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Lowell House: a newly renovated, semi-Pagan utopia with two beautiful courtyards and a bell that residents swear doesn’t actually wake you up. Want to search for the hidden laundry room under the opera hall, listen to one of your friends give a speech during dinner, and pet five dogs all in one day? If the answer is yes, Lowell might just be your new Harvard home.

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Kosher food options

Student activists have long pushed for a hot kosher option at lunchtime on campus. A pilot program for hot kosher lunch launched in Quincy House last week.