Fifteen Questions: Alison Frank Johnson on the Power of Stories, Lacrosse, and Why She Speaks Up

The Germanic Languages and Literature department chair sat down with Fifteen Minutes to talk about how history enables reasoned debate, her research on post-war Germany, and her most recent reads.

Can Hopi Hoekstra Have It Both Ways?

As Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Hopi E. Hoekstra has found repeatedly, it’s hard to simultaneously serve Harvard, the corporation churning through the news cycle, and Harvard, the collective of researchers and students filling its classrooms and labs.

An Aviation Paradise

“Traditionally, you don’t think of aviation as necessarily an interest or topic because you would write someone off as an avgeek,” he tells me. “You just embrace the identity. I mean, I love planes.”



‘Harvard Hockey First’: Behind a Thriving Team Culture Impacted by NHL Draft Picks

12 out of the 29 active players on the Harvard men’s ice hockey team during the 2024-2025 season were drafted to the NHL. Their futures haven’t stopped them from giving their all to the Crimson.

Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern Reverses Course to Call on Toner to Resign

Cambridge Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern reversed course last night, calling on fellow Councilor Paul F. Toner to resign in a statement.

FAS Declines To Debate Resolution Condemning Trump

An effort to open debate on whether Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences should condemn President Donald Trump’s threats to academic freedom failed at a Tuesday faculty meeting, falling short of the 80 percent threshold needed to discuss the motion.




Harvard Women’s Tennis Downs Dartmouth in Five Hour Thriller

The Harvard women’s tennis team returned to Cambridge Sunday in its Ivy League opener against Dartmouth. Family, friends, and fans were treated to a spectacle, as the Crimson prevailed in a hotly contested five-hour-long affair replete with comebacks, injury scares, controversial calls, and a fairy tale finish.


‘Chicago’ Turns 50 — and It Is Still Calling Out Our Society

50 years later, "Chicago" is as glamorous and classy as ever — while still reinventing itself for modern audiences in contentious political times

‘The Rainfall Market’ Review: A Journey Fit For a Childhood Dream Come True

Capturing the beauty of a classic fairytale, “The Rainfall Market" is well on its way to the reading lists and hearts of countless young readers worldwide.

Jonquils Cafe & Bakery Review: Faux Luxe

Jonquils Cafe & Bakery markets itself as an “elegant cafe on Newbury street.” The statement is only a half lie — it is, in fact, on Newbury Street.

‘Rhyme, Rhythm, and Resistance’ Review: A Multimedia Display of Female Art and Activism at the Schlesinger Library

Ultimately, the show takes a nuanced look at not only what women say, but also what they feel and experience.


Harvard Women’s Tennis Downs Dartmouth in Five Hour Thriller

The Harvard women’s tennis team returned to Cambridge Sunday in its Ivy League opener against Dartmouth. Family, friends, and fans were treated to a spectacle, as the Crimson prevailed in a hotly contested five-hour-long affair replete with comebacks, injury scares, controversial calls, and a fairy tale finish.

Harvard Dominates UMass Amherst 13-5 to Advance to Beanpot Final

Harvard came out swinging in the 34th edition of the Baseball Beanpot, tallying 13 runs to go along with a strong start from junior Brian Dowling. The team takes on Northeastern at Fenway Park on April 29th in the final.

Women’s Rugby Places Third in Sevens Opening at Home Tournament

The Harvard women’s rugby team opened up its sevens season this weekend by placing third in its home tournament, Crimson 7s, after a grueling Saturday full of games.

Harmoni Turner Named Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year

In a historic capstone to a record-breaking career, Harvard senior guard Harmoni Turner became the first Ivy League player to be named the 2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Wednesday.


‘Chicago’ Turns 50 — and It Is Still Calling Out Our Society

50 years later, "Chicago" is as glamorous and classy as ever — while still reinventing itself for modern audiences in contentious political times

‘The Rainfall Market’ Review: A Journey Fit For a Childhood Dream Come True

Capturing the beauty of a classic fairytale, “The Rainfall Market" is well on its way to the reading lists and hearts of countless young readers worldwide.

Jonquils Cafe & Bakery Review: Faux Luxe

Jonquils Cafe & Bakery markets itself as an “elegant cafe on Newbury street.” The statement is only a half lie — it is, in fact, on Newbury Street.

‘Rhyme, Rhythm, and Resistance’ Review: A Multimedia Display of Female Art and Activism at the Schlesinger Library

Ultimately, the show takes a nuanced look at not only what women say, but also what they feel and experience.



Harvard Women’s Tennis Downs Dartmouth in Five Hour Thriller

The Harvard women’s tennis team returned to Cambridge Sunday in its Ivy League opener against Dartmouth. Family, friends, and fans were treated to a spectacle, as the Crimson prevailed in a hotly contested five-hour-long affair replete with comebacks, injury scares, controversial calls, and a fairy tale finish.

Harvard Dominates UMass Amherst 13-5 to Advance to Beanpot Final

Harvard came out swinging in the 34th edition of the Baseball Beanpot, tallying 13 runs to go along with a strong start from junior Brian Dowling. The team takes on Northeastern at Fenway Park on April 29th in the final.

Women’s Rugby Places Third in Sevens Opening at Home Tournament

The Harvard women’s rugby team opened up its sevens season this weekend by placing third in its home tournament, Crimson 7s, after a grueling Saturday full of games.

Harmoni Turner Named Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year

In a historic capstone to a record-breaking career, Harvard senior guard Harmoni Turner became the first Ivy League player to be named the 2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Wednesday.