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Recapping the Government Shutdown
After 43 days (Oct. 1 to Nov. 12), the House finally passed a bill to end the nation’s longest shutdown. While Congress and the government may have been in standstill, our lives most certainly were not. Here are a few things that you may have missed that happened during the government shutdown.
What Should Replace the Old Starbucks?
When one door closes, another door opens. With the Harvard Square Starbucks closing its doors last Saturday, we’re left with a prime piece of real estate and one looming question: what should take its place? Spoiler alert: not another bank.
Harvard Houses as Months
12 houses means we needed to find another set of 12 to match up with the houses. And with houses having the same range as randomly picking June or February out of the months…this felt fitting. (Just kidding, all houses are equally great for different reasons. Yes? Right?)
Harvard To-Do List Before It Gets Cold
Don’t fall into the trap of only appreciating nice weather once it’s gone — like realizing how much you miss your health after waking up with a sore throat. Here are all the activities you should squeeze in to appreciate these 65-degree days before frostbite and Lamont captivity set in.
Memorializing Yourself on Campus
Though you’ve completed your final exams and closed all your thesis-related tabs (hopefully), we leave you with one final college assignment: memorialize yourself at Harvard.
The HUA Officer Positions That Should Exist
This spring, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed IOP kids are gearing up for their first taste of public office as they campaign for roles on the HUA ranging from Academic Team Officer to Social Life Team Officer. While we appreciate the hard work that goes into each of these positions, there are a few more that could add substantial value to the important (read: important for the resumé) work of the HUA.
Presidential Romance: A Valentine’s Day Date with Harvard’s Finest
Ever imagined what it would be like to date a former U.S. president? No? Well, we did it for you anyway. This year, Valentine’s Day just so happens to fall on Presidents’ Day weekend, so why not combine love with a little bit of history? It’s like dating an IOP kid who swears they’re going to be president — except these guys actually made it.
Why the First Week Back Feels Like an Episode of Survivor
You’ve just returned from winter break, where you’ve enjoyed the comforts of home, maybe traveled, or simply binged every series Netflix had to offer. Now, you’re thrust back into the unforgiving terrain of Cambridge, and it’s survival of the fittest — or, at least, survival of the slightly better prepared. Much like the hit reality show Survivor, the first week back at Harvard is full of challenges, alliances, and the occasional blindside.
What Harvard Students Are Actually Thankful for This Thanksgiving
As the leaves fall and HUDS rolls out the pumpkin pie, we’re reflecting on the little things that make Harvard life just a bit sweeter. Grab a plate, pass the gratitude, and let’s dig in.
The Strange Three Weeks Between Halloween and Thanksgiving
Another Halloweekend (or two) has come and gone, and Harvard students find themselves in that peculiar limbo between spooky season and holiday festivities. It’s a three-week stretch that defies categorization, leaving us all wondering: What exactly are we supposed to do with ourselves now?