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‘Lovely One’ Review: A Timely and Intimate Glimpse Into Life Before the Supreme Court

There is a distinct timeliness and relatability to Jackson's new memoir, "Lovely One," offering an intimate look at her personal and professional journey.


Listening to Change: Fall Music Vignettes

Here’s how The Crimson’s Arts Board grieves the summer and welcomes the cold.


Rebecca Nagle at The Harvard Bookstore: Historical and Legal Intricacies of Contemporary Native American Activism

Rebecca Nagle visited the Harvard Bookstore to discuss her debut book, “By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land.”


Rebecca Nagle Harvard Bookstore Feature

Rebecca Nagle at The Harvard Bookstore on Contemporary Native American Activism.


More Than Bedtime Stories: Childhood Books Vignettes

Whether it’s a classic beloved by many or a more obscure work of children’s literature, these vignettes reflect on the power of a book to turn back the clock.


Dorm Room Art: Vignettes by The Crimson’s Arts Board

With Harvard move-in now complete, The Crimson’s Arts Board reflects on their favorite pieces of dorm room art.


HLS Election Law Clinic Files Brief Supporting Lawsuit Against New Jersey Ballot Design

Harvard Law School’s Election Law Clinic filed an amicus brief last Tuesday supporting a lawsuit brought by Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) against the state of New Jersey’s ballot design.


Harvard in Bloom: Springtime Stories from The Crimson’s Arts Board

With spring break concluded, spring at Harvard is a time for memories to be made.


City Council Proposes Changing Zoning Code to Promote LGBTQ+ Inclusion

The Cambridge City Council’s Housing Committee unanimously endorsed a policy order proposing changes to the city’s zoning code to “allow unrelated people to live together” during a Wednesday afternoon meeting.


Artist Spotlight Vignettes: The Crimson’s Arts Board’s Favorite Artists

Consuming art is an individual and personal experience — an experience dependent on the life, values, and character of the consumer.