Anneli L. Tostar
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Seen and Heard: Harvard's March Through Cambridge
The “March on Harvard,” as the demonstration has been billed, is the latest in a series of protests on campus and around the country in recent weeks.
Notes From the Equator
I saw my first fireflies in the blue light of the equatorial dusk. But between the hikes and organic food and endemic species, we also were given an idea of the larger issues looming over this ecosystem.
Harvard Christian Publication Apologizes for Blog Post Saying Jews ‘Deserved’ Punishments
The editor of The Harvard Ichthus explained that the piece was not the official stance of the publication but rather the words of one particular author, which were easily misinterpreted.
Broads Donate $100 Million to Namesake Institute
Philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad have donated $100 million to their namesake institute for biomedical research, the pair announced on Thursday. The gift brings the Broads’ total contribution to the institute to $700 million since its initial launch in 2003, according to a press release.
Boston Archbishop Speaks at St. Paul for All Saint's Day
Archbishop of Boston Seán Patrick O’Malley joined members of the Catholic community for a celebration of All Saint’s Day on Friday at St. Paul Catholic Church in Harvard Square.
Sustained Dialogue Explores Halloween's Cultural Undertones
After a weekend of Halloween festivities and with more trick-or-treating on the horizon, students gathered on Tuesday night not to discuss their party plans, but rather what they described as a problematic narrative behind insensitive Halloween costumes.
Harvard Researchers Grow (and Shave) Mustaches For a Cause
Some men grow mustaches as a display of masculinity. Others do it as a way to change their image or conform to urban style trends. But for the men of Harvard’s medical community, growing a mustache is about raising awareness and money for men’s health.
A New Side of John Singer Sargent
In an unprecedented collaboration, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Brooklyn Museum have combined their collections to offer the public an extensive view of John Singer Sargent’s watercolor pieces. The installation, which opens Sunday, brings together 92 watercolors that show a more subtle side of Sargent’s artistic prowess.
Researchers Find Married Cancer Patients Have Better Survival Odds
The study looked retrospectively at nearly 735,000 married, single, widowed, and divorced cancer patients from across the United States, analyzing diagnoses between 2004 and 2008.
Humanist Leader Dismissed for Falsifying Credentials
A leader of a secular organization at Harvard was fired last week after admitting that she falsified the credentials she presented to the group, according to a story in The New York Times.
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Men's Heavyweight Spread Anneli Tostar
The men's heavyweight crew team, led by Charley Butt, features several rowers with international experience and rookies who will look to make an immediate impact in their first regatta for the Crimson.
Year in Photos Arts : Harvard Art Museums
Pomp marked the student opening of renovated Harvard Art Museums in November.
In With The New
Allegra Zoller, a college graduate who has been working at the Harvard COOP for around 8 months, restocks books for the upcoming year. Harvard students have until May 17th to return and sell their books.
Yemen Discussion
Fatima Abo Alasrar, Edward S. Mason Fellow and Yemeni citizen, emphasized the gravity of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen during a luncheon panel at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. The panel, according to Kennedy School Professor Michael C. Hudson, was assembled with initiative from current Yemeni students pursuing advanced degrees at the Kennedy School.
Out With The Old
Parents and relatives help students move out of Eliot House. Underclassmen must be moved out by Sunday, May 17th, while seniors must be moved out by Friday, May 29th.
Law Students for Justice
Students assembled in front of Langdell Hall on Tuesday evening for a moment of silence for Freddie Gray, who died after severe spinal cord injuries in police detainment. The moment of silence occurred just before 10 p.m., which is the curfew imposed by the city of Baltimore in light of recent civil unrest.
Silence for Gray
Student organizers from Harvard Law School assembled a vigil for Freddie Gray on Tuesday night in front of Langdell Hall. Gray died on April 12th after being detained by police forces in Baltimore and suffering spinal cord injury.
