The Business of Getting In

As the college application process gets increasingly competitive, private consultants promise their clients an edge against their peers. Some are willing to pay thousands in hopes of guaranteeing success, but the actual impact of the services remains unclear.

To Metro, With Love

Maybe that’s why I felt such a connection with the Wilson Report. It was a reminder that perhaps my work wasn’t fleeting. My mind traced back to the dusty pages covered with stories of real issues that mattered to real people and their lives in Cambridge.

Why Are There Yiddish Napkins in Harvard’s Archives?

The Judaica Collection is in a league of its own, not just in its organizational structure, but in its scope and scale.



No. 19 Harvard Set To Battle No. 6 Villanova in First Postseason Game since 1920

The Harvard Crimson will face the Villanova Wildcats in the suburbs of Philadelphia on Saturday — marking the first time Harvard has set foot on a postseason football field since its narrow 7-6 victory against the University of Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 1920.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Criticizes Tariffs on Construction Supplies at HLS Talk

Colorado Gov. Jared S. Polis criticized the Trump administration’s tariffs on construction materials at a Harvard Law School event on Monday, arguing that they drove up construction costs and worsened a housing affordability crisis in his state.

Harvard Phi Beta Kappa Selects Class of 2026’s ‘Senior 48’

Harvard’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa Society, the oldest academic honor society in the nation, selected 48 seniors from the Class of 2026, the chapter announced on Wednesday.




Harvard Falls to Boston College Despite Strong Showing from Barbour

In the final leg of a grueling five-game road stretch, Harvard men’s basketball came up short against crosstown foe Boston College, falling 73-60 on Wednesday night at Conte Forum. Despite staying within striking distance for most of the contest, the Crimson were undone by a decisive second-half run from the Eagles that turned a two-point game into a double-digit deficit.


‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: Good Enough

“Wicked: For Good” ultimately underscores the shortcomings of splitting the story into two films.

‘Power and Voice and Resilience’: Harvard English Presents Poetry Reading with Tina Chang

On Nov. 3, Tina Chang, Brooklyn’s first female Poet Laureate, gave a Morris Gray Poetry Reading at the Barker Center.

Bending Perceptions: Psychedelic Art Show Takes Over AFVS Gallery

Through art, music, and social events like the exhibit, the Harvard Undergraduate Psychedelics Club has begun to make its own space in Harvard’s art scene.

Artist Profile: Phillip Golub ’16 on Composing With Audacity

Through microtonal pieces and music that exemplifies the power of authenticity, Golub is an example of a new wave of jazz composers who seek innovation.


Harvard Falls to Boston College Despite Strong Showing from Barbour

In the final leg of a grueling five-game road stretch, Harvard men’s basketball came up short against crosstown foe Boston College, falling 73-60 on Wednesday night at Conte Forum. Despite staying within striking distance for most of the contest, the Crimson were undone by a decisive second-half run from the Eagles that turned a two-point game into a double-digit deficit.

Women’s Basketball Falters in the Second Half, Falls to Alabama

Harvard women’s basketball opened the 2025 Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship with an 80-60 loss to an undefeated Alabama on Monday night at the Baha Mar Convention Center in the Bahamas.

Harvard Wrestling Pushes Forward with Four Placers at the Keystone Classic

Harvard wrestling took another step forward early in its season on Sunday at the Keystone Classic, where four Crimson wrestlers broke through to placing finishes led by captain Jimmy Harrington’s runner-up performance in the 157-lb weight class. Harvard picked up 20 individual wins across the classes in a field stacked with nationally competitive lineups, including returning NCAA qualifiers and top-ranked teams.

Villanova Slams the Door on Harvard’s Century-long Postseason Return in 52-7 Rout

The Crimson was decimated by Villanova 52-7 in the team's first playoff appearance in 105 years.


‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: Good Enough

“Wicked: For Good” ultimately underscores the shortcomings of splitting the story into two films.

‘Power and Voice and Resilience’: Harvard English Presents Poetry Reading with Tina Chang

On Nov. 3, Tina Chang, Brooklyn’s first female Poet Laureate, gave a Morris Gray Poetry Reading at the Barker Center.

Bending Perceptions: Psychedelic Art Show Takes Over AFVS Gallery

Through art, music, and social events like the exhibit, the Harvard Undergraduate Psychedelics Club has begun to make its own space in Harvard’s art scene.

Artist Profile: Phillip Golub ’16 on Composing With Audacity

Through microtonal pieces and music that exemplifies the power of authenticity, Golub is an example of a new wave of jazz composers who seek innovation.



Harvard Falls to Boston College Despite Strong Showing from Barbour

In the final leg of a grueling five-game road stretch, Harvard men’s basketball came up short against crosstown foe Boston College, falling 73-60 on Wednesday night at Conte Forum. Despite staying within striking distance for most of the contest, the Crimson were undone by a decisive second-half run from the Eagles that turned a two-point game into a double-digit deficit.

Women’s Basketball Falters in the Second Half, Falls to Alabama

Harvard women’s basketball opened the 2025 Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship with an 80-60 loss to an undefeated Alabama on Monday night at the Baha Mar Convention Center in the Bahamas.

Harvard Wrestling Pushes Forward with Four Placers at the Keystone Classic

Harvard wrestling took another step forward early in its season on Sunday at the Keystone Classic, where four Crimson wrestlers broke through to placing finishes led by captain Jimmy Harrington’s runner-up performance in the 157-lb weight class. Harvard picked up 20 individual wins across the classes in a field stacked with nationally competitive lineups, including returning NCAA qualifiers and top-ranked teams.

Villanova Slams the Door on Harvard’s Century-long Postseason Return in 52-7 Rout

The Crimson was decimated by Villanova 52-7 in the team's first playoff appearance in 105 years.