Kai I. Russell
Kai I. Russell '29 is a beat writer for men's ice hockey and an editorial board editor. He lives in Adams House and concentrates in Social Studies. He can be reached at [email protected]
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Men’s Hockey Splits Series As the No. 20 Minutemen Return Fire
On a Friday night at the Mullins Center, Harvard men’s ice hockey suffered its first defeat under head coach Rob Rassey, losing 4-2 to the UMass Minutemen in the second half of a back-to-back contest. The contest between the Crimson and No. 20 UMass was closer than the final score might suggest, but the Minutemen got the last laugh in a back-and-forth game that included an empty-net goal.
Rassey Wins Exhibition Debut, Men’s Hockey Dominates No. 17 Northeastern 4-1
On Friday, the Harvard men’s ice hockey team opened its season with a dominant 4-1 win in its exhibition game against No. 17 Northeastern. The victory marks substantial promise for the incoming era of Crimson hockey under new head coach Rob Rassey, who took over after longtime coach Ted Donato ’91 announced he was leaving the program in May.
Sweat, Pride, and Shirts: Inside Harvard Rowing’s Betting Tradition
Harvard's lightweight rowers are no strangers to collecting trophies. However, after winning races, the athletes sometimes collect other prizes, including the other team's shirts.
Dissent: We’re Glad The Game’s at Fenway
We aren’t yet convinced The Game should be held at Fenway every four years. But we are glad that we’ll be able to say that we saw it there once.
The Case Against Taking a Semester Abroad
We won’t be at Harvard forever. The world, on the other hand, will always be out there.
All Bark, No Bite: Men’s Soccer Drops Cross-River Contest to Terriers
Across the Charles River at Nickerson Field, the Harvard men’s soccer team came up short in a 2-1 loss to the Boston University Terriers, in a one-sided fixture that was far from what the score suggested.
Sophomore Year Is the New Freshman Year
Harvard tries too hard to make the freshman class into a monolith, when it should be a collection of distinct communities.
Ted Donato ’91 To End Coaching Tenure With Harvard Men’s Ice Hockey
On Thursday, Head Coach Ted Donato ’91 announced he will leave the Harvard men’s ice hockey program after this academic year. Harvard Athletics will start an immediate search for his successor.
Dissent: Give the HUA a Chance
Yes, the HUA is in need of deep, substantive reform to consistently uphold its ideal. But abolishing the HUA, without an alternative, sets student interests back.
Dissent: Slow and Steady Wins the A
The grading policy is not perfect — in fact, it’s far from it. But delaying its implementation will help iron out the kinks and ensure it is as fair as possible.