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Built in Best Friends: The Twins of Harvard Athletics
Adapting to Harvard academics and athletics can be challenging, but some athletes have the built-in advantage of a twin to navigate it with. This special bond gives the athletes a unique experience during their time in Cambridge.
Harvard-Radcliffe Heavyweight Rowing Takes on Ohio State Regatta
This weekend, the No. 13 Harvard-Radcliffe heavyweight rowing team took on the Ohio State Regatta against No. 20 Ohio University, Indiana University, No. 12 University of Central Florida, and No. 19 University of North Carolina.
Quincy: The House and Host of Champions
Established in 1959 and located on Plympton Street, Quincy House became the first house built after Harvard’s seven original river houses. Since then, Quincy has evolved with editions such as Stone Hall in 2013. Soon enough, Quincy’s house became a hotspot for social gatherings, taking on the title of “The People’s House.”
Alpine Skiing Produces Two NCAA Qualifiers at Middlebury Carnival
Harvard’s alpine skiing team had its last races this past weekend at the Middlebury Carnival, hoping to qualify its athletes for the NCAA Championships. The Crimson produced strong results this weekend, so for the first time in over a decade, the program will send two athletes, captain Luke Kearing and sophomore Duncan Armstrong, to the NCAA championships.
Men’s Swim and Dive Dominates Yale, Falls to Princeton
Harvard prevailed over the Bulldogs with a score of 181-172, but failed to overcome the Tigers, falling 159-193 at the Harvard-Yale-Princeton meet. The meet served as the team’s last opportunity to race at Blodgett Pool, and also its last regular-season performance before the Ivy League Championship meet later this month.
One and a Half Centuries of The Game
November 13, 1875, marked the start of the 150-year rivalry between the Crimson and the Bulldogs. Although the first edition of “The Game” was originally a hybrid of rugby and soccer, the two schools met on a cold November day in New Haven to begin what is now a historic rivalry. Harvard was brought to the field by a $75 promise from Yale, and spectators flocked to watch the two teams for 50 cents a piece. The Crimson clutched the first victory 4-0, but another century's worth of games awaited the two teams.
Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive Dominate Scrimmages as Season Awaits
The men’s and women’s swim and dive teams participated in a scrimmage against MIT and Northeastern on Friday. With both teams posting a strong performance across all categories, the teams look forward to the start of their official season to begin within the next few weeks.
Harvard Men's Lightweights Dominant at Head of the Charles
The men’s lightweight eight and lightweight four teams emerged victorious at the Head of the Charles. The Heavyweights' A boat grabbed 3rd place, nabbing the title of second fastest collegiate boat, while the B boat placed 9th and the C boat 17th overall.
‘It’s Unbeatable’: Sam Davidson’s Experience as a Walk-On Rower
Sam Davidson, a senior on the heavyweight rowing team, is one of a handful of walk-on rowers who join the team each year. Learn about the life of Harvard's walk-ons.
Men’s Water Polo Struggle in California Series
This past weekend, the Crimson traveled to the West Coast to face four top-ranked southern Californian teams and struggled against the stiff competition.