Student Life
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Makes the Case for Truth in College Class Day Speech
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie called on graduating seniors to pursue the truth and use the power of their Harvard degrees to change the world at the College’s Class Day exercises Wednesday.
Administrators Told All-Female Choir to Update Bylaws Months Before Group Went Coed
The formerly all-female Radcliffe Choral Society opened its membership to students of all genders in late April 2018.
Harvard Glee Club to Open Auditions to Students of All Genders
The Glee Club made the decision to open their membership eligibility after consulting with the historically-female Radcliffe Choral Society, which also decided to make its membership gender neutral in April.
The Committee Kids
They’re known on campus as committee kids—the students whose names appear time and time again on the rosters of Harvard’s student committees. But some charge the committee kids do not accurately represent the College's student body.
Construction Continues on Smith Center
The Smith Campus Center renovations continue with the recent addition of trees.
The View From Lamont
Thursday's bright spring weather is reflected in Lamont Library's front windows, where many students spent the day inside studying for finals.
Social Groups’ Grad Boards Could Pose Obstacle to Avoiding Sanctions Under New Plan
Harvard could deny recognition—and exemption from the College’s sanctions—to student social groups whose graduate boards it determines exert too much sway over the organizations.
UC Debuts Revamped Website
The Council debuted a revamped website Monday, which UC leaders say will serve a resource compendium for students and will better hold the body accountable.
As Admins Urge Disaffiliation, Report Shows Parent Group Gave $600,000 to HCFA in 2017
Christian Union—the parent group for Harvard College Faith and Action, a campus Christian group currently on "administrative probation"—reported over $600,000 in expenditures for HCFA in 2017.
Students Hold ‘Emergency’ Meeting To Discuss Harvard's Response to Faith Group
According to the organizers of Friday’s meeting, attendees emphasized the need for the College to take stronger disciplinary action against Harvard College Faith and Action.
Skyclad Students Streak into Spring
More than a hundred naked undergraduates celebrated their last night of freedom before finals by running a lap around the Yard as part of the semesterly tradition.
