Alexa M. Schmitt
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Rugby Braves Nor’easter to Beat Dartmouth and Defend its Ivy League Title
The Harvard women’s rugby team braved the wind and rain this weekend, thrashing Dartmouth 31-7 on Friday as a Nor’easter swept across New England. With the rivalry victory, the Crimson defended its Ivy League Championship and extended its winning streak to 16 consecutive games.
Men’s Water Polo Falls to Concordia, Rebounds With Win Over Johns Hopkins at Bruno Invite
RV Harvard men’s water polo split its pair of games at the Bruno Invitational on Saturday, securing its third win of the season while dropping another to a late buzzer-beater. Concordia University, Irvine beat the Crimson 19-18 in the first match, but Harvard rebounded to record its first win in seven games by beating Johns Hopkins 17-13 to close the tournament.
Harvard Asks Judge to Toss Admissions Lawsuit, Citing Procedural Failures
Harvard’s lawyers argued that the Department of Justice failed to follow procedures to obtain individual applicant data before filing suit against the University in February, asking a federal judge to dismiss the case on Thursday.
Freshmen Want More One-on-One Support After Harvard Overhauls Advising
Freshmen say Harvard’s overhauled advising system has pushed them toward PAFs and departments for help — but many still want a dedicated one-on-one academic adviser.
Harvard Keeps Restrictions on Race in Alumni Interview Reports Despite Pushback
Harvard is keeping restrictions on what alumni interviewers can include about applicants’ race, ethnicity, religion, and national origin in their reports for a second admissions cycle, despite months of criticism from alumni over the policy.
Harvard Rejects Jewish Alumni Group’s Call to Revoke Kristof Honor, Citing Free Speech
Harvard Kennedy School Dean Jeremy M. Weinstein has refused to strip New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof of an endowed lecture honor, writing that withdrawing the invitation would call into question the Kennedy School’s “very commitment to free speech,” according to letters obtained by The Crimson.
Harvard Women’s Volleyball Dominates in Opening Weekend Sweep
Efficient offense, aggressive serves, suffocating defense, and an exciting freshman class combined for a dominant opening weekend for Harvard women’s volleyball as the team swept a trio of regional foes.
ADL CEO Credits Harvard With “Real Shift” on Antisemitism, Says Work Remains
Anti-Defamation League Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Greenblatt said the organization had seen a “real shift” in Harvard’s handling of antisemitism on campus, attributing the change to Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76’s leadership and pressure from alumni groups.
DOJ Probe Into China-based Financial Aid Donations Could Test Limits of Affirmative Action Ruling, Experts Say
The Department of Justice investigation into Harvard’s acceptance of China-linked financial aid gifts that favor foreign students could test how far the 2023 Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious admissions reaches beyond admissions, legal experts said.
Harvard’s First-Year Advising Overhaul Faces an Uneven Rollout
Harvard’s overhauled first-year advising system is entering the fall semester still a work in progress, months after the College eliminated individual pre-concentration advisers and shifted freshman toward group sessions, peer advisers, and departmental support.
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Farquhar Off-Speed Attack
Senior outside Ali Farquhar pushes an off-speed attack over the net.
Shao Sets Resmer
Freshman setter Caitlin Shao sets the table for junior captain Riley Resmer.
Seniors for the Block
The senior duo of Ryleigh Patterson and Ali Farquhar combine for the block against Northeastern
