Michael E. Altman
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'On Harvard Time' Releases 2011 Yale Sucks Video: 'Air Bully'
With The Game just days away "On Harvard Time" presents "Air Bully," the story of a safety school's struggling football team, its "piece-of-shit" player Josh, and Bully, a football-playing dog. Bully, who's certainly no Air Bud, inspires his fellow Elis to try to become more than just salutatorians, second-chair violinists, and student council vice-presidents. But will Bully lead Yale to victory? Will Josh remain a piece-of-shit forever? Watch the video—and The Game—to find out.
University Launches 'Harvard Stories'
During its 375 years of existence, Harvard has seen thousands of people pass through its campus. Whether they are students, faculty, or staff, many have viewed Harvard as home and they all have a unique story to tell. As such, the University has launched Harvard Stories, a project which gives all members of the Harvard community the chance to share their stories about Harvard.
Mather House Woodturning (Bonus Clip: Graham's Pens)
In this bonus clip we show you the work of Mather House Woodturning veteran Graham Frankel '12. Although he says that he always has something new to learn, the quality of his turned pens say otherwise.
Mather House Woodturning
In this installment of Hidden Treasures, we take you to the basement of Mather House to give you a glimpse of Mather House Woodturning. This offbeat extracurricular gives students the skills and environment to create various objects, from simple bowls to unique pens, out of wood.
Office of Student Life Open House
The Office of Student Life is holding an open house tomorrow in University Hall ground floor from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Students will get to meet OSL staff as well as snack on food that will be provided.
DOs and DON'Ts of Recruiting
Unless you're living under a rock, you're likely aware that numerous recruiting events are taking place around campus. If you've never been to a recruiting event or are looking for a way to make a great first impression, our list of recruiting DOs and DON’Ts will give you the know-how to impress any recruiter thrown your way.
The Winklevi Like Their Nuts
They've been called assholes. They've been un-friended by the courts. With all the Facebook drama Cameron S. H. Winklevoss '04 and Tyler O. H. Winklevoss '04 (aka the Winklevii) have faced over the years, it’s about time they went nuts.
Play Starcraft, Win an iPad
With a grand prize of an iPad 2 at stake, fans of the hit strategy game Starcraft 2 will have further incentive to conquer their opponents next weekend.
Harvard Ranks on Top Colleges for Husband Hunting
If you put in the work, Harvard is not only a school where one could end up with an exceptional degree, but also a decent husband. According the website YourTango.com, Harvard ranks fourth in their list of top ten colleges for finding a husband.
New York City Kindergartens More Selective than Harvard
With a 6.2% acceptance rate, Harvard is one of the most selective schools in the world. Those are good odds, however, when compared to the 2.4% percent acceptance rate of the Trinity School in New York City. But students applying to this school aren't trying to get into an elite university—they're just trying to get into kindergarten.
Latest Media
Hidden Treasures: Mather Woodturning
Mather House offers a woodturning class where students are taught how to shape wood with hand tools. Students learn to make wooden bowls, tops, pens and more!
Hidden Treasures: Mather Woodturning (Bonus Clip)
Graham M. Frankel '12 shows off some of the finished products he made in Mather House's woodturning class.
No Shave November at Harvard
The Good, the Bad, and the Scruffy: Harvard students participating in No-Shave-November share their experiences with not shaving and their thoughts on facial hair.