Harvard Today: September 10, 2014

Happy Wednesday! Shopping week may officially be over in one sense of the phrase, but now that classes have started for real you no longer have an excuse to procrastinate on shopping for books (groan). Luckily we have some sage advice for you, so happy shopping (it never ends)!

- We all know that the Coop isn't always the most wallet-friendly option, but if you're still kicking it old school their textbook exchange website is a great way to compare prices with other students around campus who are selling the books you need.

- If you want to get super high tech and plan on purchasing a new Apple iPhone 6 Plus, just stick to e-books, because that thing is basically a tablet anyway.

- There are multiple great used bookstores right on your doorstep that might carry just what you need. Check out the Harvard Bookstore's basement, or Raven Used Books on JFK!

- Amazon Prime is your friend, yo. And if you haven't already, sign up for Amazon Student and get six months free!

By Matt O. Ricotta

IN THE ATMOSPHERE
Yesterday showed signs of some chill in the air, and today should be fairly similar with a high of 71 degrees, a low of 61, and very little chance of rain. Maybe you’ve already retired your sundresses and seersucker, Harvard, but get ready to bring them out for a final hurrah on Thursday, when it’ll be 84 degrees, before dropping again later in the week.

IN THE D-HALLS
Lunch
Bacon Mushroom Quiche
Chicken Tikka Masala
Pepper, Tomato, Black Bean, and Monterey Jack Quesadilla

Dinner
Multigrain Penne with Chicken and Broccoli
Cheddar Cheese Mushroom Omelette (okay HUDS, we see your breakfast for dinner)
Make Your Own Mu Shu Pancakes Bar (replacing Korean BBQ once and for all?)

IN THE NEWS
1) With Naming Rights on the Table, Harvard Gave Its Price: Check out this feature which explains the behind-the-scenes discussion surrounding Gerald L. Chan’s recent $350 million donation to the newly renamed T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

2) Cambridge Moves Forward with Public Toilet in Harvard Square: “The toilet, which is expected to serve the needs of both residents and the local homeless population, will be located in General MacArthur Square between Harvard Yard and the Old Burying Ground on Massachusetts Ave.”

ON FLYBY
1) Get Ready For A Dating App Without Gross Non-Ivy League Singles - For those unimpressed by the college diplomas of their Tinder matches and looking for a new way to “date intelligently”, check out The League, an app that's open only to the crème de la crème of singles on the market.

EVENTS
The Center for European Studies is holding an Open House today at 6 p.m. in Busch Hall (27 Kirkland St.). Stop by for refreshments, to meet faculty and other students, and to learn about programming, internships, and other opportunities!

The Radcliffe Institute is holding an Information Session on its 2014-2015 Research Partnerships at 7 p.m. in Pforzheimer House. If selected as a research partner, you get paid $14/hour while working on meaningful research projects in the arts, humanities, public policy, gender studies, and sciences. Sounds pretty good to us.

Tonight is your last chance to attend one of the Fall Open House events at The Crimson! Stop by 14 Plympton St. at 7:30 p.m. to meet our editors and learn about the fall comp process. We’re excited to see you there!

For public interest-minded students who are still trying to decide what to do after they graduate, the Center for Public Interest Careers, Institute of Politics, and Office of Career Services have joined forces to host a reception regarding careers in the public interest sector. Coordinated by Assistant Dean of Harvard College for Public Service Gene Corbin, the reception will take place tonight from 7 - 8 p.m. at Tasty Burger.

PHOTO OF THE DAY
Gus and Sietse made an appearance in Annenberg yesterday to encourage freshmen to join the UC. Looking good, guys!