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In Photos: No Kings Protest Comes to Boston

By Pavan V. Thakkar  • 

Approximately 180,000 people gathered in Boston Common on Saturday afternoon for a “No Kings” protest, rallying against the Trump Administration.


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In Photos: Housing Day 2026

By ShuXin Ho and Pavan V. Thakkar  • 

On Friday morning, Harvard Yard was crowded with students from the College’s 12 Houses with costumes, posters, and house spirit to celebrate Housing Day. An annual tradition where upperclassmen welcome freshmen into their randomly assigned house for the next three years.


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In Photos: Total Lunar Eclipse Over Cambridge

A rare selenelion lunar eclipse was visible from campus in the predawn hours of Mar. 4. The phenomenon occurs when the sun rises on one horizon just as the still-eclipsed moon sets on the opposite horizon.


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In Photos: Students Vibe With Bryce Vine at Crimson Jam

Harvard Yard sprang to life as hundreds of undergraduates flocked to hear pop-punk singer Bryce Vine at Crimson Jam, an annual concert hosted by the Harvard College Events Board.


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In Photos: The 129th Boston Marathon

Thousands of runners flooded the streets on Patriots’ Day this past Monday for the 129th Boston Marathon, following the historic 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Copley Square. From first-timers to elite athletes, and from joyful families to dedicated volunteers, the marathon showed what the day is all about – persistence, emotion, and coming together.

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The Serene Charles River

By Pavan V. Thakkar  • 

The serene Charles River


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Kavya Karra Hits from the Baseline

By Pavan V. Thakkar  • 

Senior Kavya Karra hits from the baseline in the Murr Center last winter. Karra and her doubles partner, senior Stephanie Yakoff, qualified for the NCAA Championships for the second time after winning the doubles draw of the ITA New England Regionals this past weekend.



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Stephanie Yakoff Defends the Net

By Pavan V. Thakkar  • 

Senior Stephanie Yakoff advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 Women's ITA All-American Championships.


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Yakoff and Karra Upset NC State

By Pavan V. Thakkar  • 

Seniors Stephanie Yakoff and Kavya Karra upset NC State's No. 16 Lavinia Tanasie and Mia Slama at ITA All-Americans.


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Lower Bow Street Before and After

Lower Bow Street in September 2025 (left) and September 2026 (right). The block is now closed to motor vehicle traffic.




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Crimson Jam 2025

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