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Anger and Anticipation: Harvard Students Tune In for Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
Across the globe, Harvard students tuned in to Donald Trump’s Monday presidential inauguration. After the buzz and anxiety of the election, his inauguration brings a different tone: somber, angry, and — for some — excited.
Ivy League To Opt Out of NCAA Settlement, Rejecting Revenue Sharing for Athletes
The Ivy League announced Tuesday that it will opt out of a proposed National Collegiate Athletic Association settlement, declining to provide current and former student athletes with direct compensation through revenue sharing.
Massachusetts’ Congressional Delegation Denounces Trump’s First Day in Office
As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Massachusetts’ representatives in Congress were quick to warn their constituents about his second term.
Trump Tells Federal Officials To Rein In DEI Programs at Universities
President Donald Trump issued an executive order late Tuesday night challenging diversity, equity, and inclusion programming at colleges and universities in the U.S.
Hasty Pudding To Hold Space for Cynthia Erivo as 2025 Woman of the Year
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo will be the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 2025 Woman of the Year, the student group announced Tuesday.
Trump Sworn In as 47th President, Vowing Return to Glory
U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn into the White House for his second term on Monday, promising a “complete restoration of America” and a “golden age” for the nation.
Harvard Junior Lakota Tolloak Dies After Brief Illness
Lakota J. Tolloak ’26, a junior in Pforzheimer House, died on Friday after a brief and sudden illness, Pforzheimer Faculty Deans Erica Chenoweth and Zoe Marks announced Sunday.
Former Brigham and Women’s Doctor Indicted on Two Rape Counts
Ex-Brigham and Women’s rheumatologist and former Harvard postdoctoral student Derrick J. Todd, accused of sexually assaulting more than 200 former patients, was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on two counts of rape.
12 Harvard Affiliates Named Schwarzman Scholars
Twelve Harvard students and alumni were selected as Schwarzman Scholars Wednesday, tying a record set last year for Harvard’s largest cohort since the scholarship’s founding in 2015.
CPD Begins Body Camera Purchases as Residents Mark Anniversary of Faisal Killing
The City of Cambridge has begun the purchasing process for body-worn cameras as residents commemorate the two-year anniversary of the fatal police shooting of Sayed Faisal.
Harvard Alumni Donate to Fund Construction of Economics Building, New Professorships
Several prominent Harvard alumni donated to the Economics department to fund two new professorships and the construction of the department’s new home, Pritzker Hall, the University announced Wednesday morning.
21-Year-Old Man Dies After Shooting in North Cambridge
A 21-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in North Cambridge on Monday, the Cambridge Police Department said — the city’s second shooting of 2025.
Cambridge Public Library Staff Sign New Contract After Year of Negotiations
The Cambridge Public Library Staff Association ratified a new three-year contract with the City of Cambridge on Wednesday after a year of bargaining, which had stalled for months over wage increases.
Harvard and MIT Urban Planning Experts Weigh In on Proposed Zoning Overhaul
A panel of Harvard and MIT Urban planning experts said Cambridge city leadership must include resident input when deliberating on upzoning legislation — but disagreed on the timeline.
Cambridge City Council Asks for Report on Amended Upzoning Proposal
The Cambridge City Council requested on Monday that City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 prepare a report on amendments that pare back the scope of Cambridge’s multifamily zoning proposal.
The Arts 2024 Year In Review
The Crimson Arts Staff ranks the best albums, films, TV shows, books, and cultural moments of the year, in addition to sharing some not-so-serious words of wisdom through their vanities.
Cambridge Planning Board Punts on Proposal to End Single-Family Housing in Final Vote
After hours of back-and-forth, the Cambridge Planning Board voted on Tuesday not to take a stance on a hotly contested proposal to allow six-story apartment buildings, instead passing a general statement of support for multifamily housing to the Cambridge City Council.
Cambridge City Council Gives High Marks to City Manager Huang, Seeks Contract Renewal
The Cambridge City Council gave City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 largely positive feedback in his second annual performance review released last week, praising him as “a collaborative leader who has a strong work ethic” in its final report.
Cambridge Parent Alleges School Committee Member Broke Open Meeting Law
After a Cambridge Public Schools parent filed a complaint that School Committee member Elizabeth C.P. Hudson violated quorum by sending messages on a parent listserv, Hudson removed herself from the email group on Friday.
‘I Am Really Sorry’: Khurana Apologizes for International Student Winter Housing Denials
Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana apologized for the confusion and outrage sparked after many international students on financial aid were initially denied winter housing but clarified the reasoning behind the decision in a Monday interview with The Crimson.
Despite Defunding Threats, Harvard President Praises Former Student Tapped by Trump to Lead NIH
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 praised President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health as a “serious and dedicated researcher who has always been well-intentioned” during an interview with The Crimson on Tuesday.
Harvard Students Undress to Destress in Primal Scream Run
With finals looming, students commemorated the end of reading period by running through Harvard Yard free of stress — and clothes — for Primal Scream at midnight on Wednesday.
Harvard to Break Ground on Pritzker-Funded Economics Building in June 2025
Construction on the new building for the Harvard Economics Department will begin in June 2025, according to an email sent to Harvard Art Museums affiliates on Monday morning.
Harvard Advises International Students to Return to Campus Before Trump’s Inauguration
The Harvard International Office advised international students who are concerned about travel restrictions to return to campus prior to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration.
Dx @Dunster Sees Underwhelming Turnout at Inaugural Campus Bar Event
Viral Motions, an event promotions company, launched a new weekly “Campus Bar” event at Dx @Dunster on Thursday night, aiming to create a new go-to spot for undergraduates on Harvard’s campus.