Photo Essay
In Photos: Snapshots of Spring Break 2025
Crimson photographers traveled across the globe during the College’s spring break last week, documenting scenes from vibrant cities, quiet natural landscapes, and everything in between. From windmill villages in the Netherlands and slot canyons in Arizona to tropical ecosystems in Southern Florida and historic streets in Puerto Rico, these snapshots capture moments from across the country and around the world.
In Photos: Harvard Housing Day 2025
Thursday morning, Harvard Yard came to life with animal costumes, vibrant posters, and a cacophony of chanting from students representing each of the College’s 12 Houses for Housing Day – an annual tradition where upperclassmen welcome freshmen into their assigned Houses. Freshmen are randomly sorted and receive their assignments when enthusiastic upperclassmen burst into their dorms with House gear, signs, and lots of excitement.
In Photos: Behind the Reels at the Harvard Film Archive
Director of film conservation Haden Guest offers The Harvard Crimson a behind-the-scenes tour of the Harvard Film Archive (HFA). The HFA is one of the nation’s largest university-based film collections and Guest’s expertise brings to life the work that keeps global cinematic history alive.
In Photos: Hasty Pudding Theatricals Honors Cynthia Erivo and Jon Hamm
Hasty Pudding Theatricals kept tradition alive with a week of festivities honoring Jon Hamm and Cynthia Erivo as the 2025 Man and Woman of the Year, kicking off the start of their 176th production season.
The Photos That Captured 2024
The Crimson looks back at some of the key moments captured by Crimson photojournalists from the past year on Harvard’s campus.
In Photos: Bookshelves Around Campus
What do Harvard students keep on their bookshelves? In this photo essay, Crimson photographers visit students across campus, asking them what they choose to keep on their shelves and why.
In Photos: Cycling Around Harvard Square
To better understand how traffic infrastructure impacts cyclist safety in Cambridge, here’s a look at three key intersections near Harvard Square.
Painting a Brighter Future with ArtLifting
In 2013, Elizabeth J. “Liz” Powers ’10 founded ArtLifting through Harvard Innovation Labs with her brother, Spencer Powers, to help artists with disabilities and financial insecurity. The organization’s mission is to connect artists with opportunities to share and sell their work. Eleven years after its inception, ArtLifting now represents more than 190 artists in 35 states. For Billy M. Megargel and Lisa Murphy, two artists based in Massachusetts, ArtLifting supports them in a different ways.
In Photos: The 140th Playing of The Game
The 140th annual game between the Harvard Crimson and the Yale Bulldogs returned to Harvard Stadium on Saturday. The Bulldogs emerged victorious with a final score of 34-29, robbing the Crimson of its opportunity to win the Ivy League Title outright. With the loss, Harvard settled for a three-way tie, sharing the Ivy title with the Dartmouth Big Green and the Columbia Lions.
In Photos: Protesters Clash at Boston Men’s March
More than 100 anti-abortion marchers clashed with counter-protesters in a Saturday rally that started at Allston’s Planned Parenthood and culminated at Boston Common. Crimson photographers documented the confrontations between the Men’s March demonstrators and counter-protestors, many of whom dressed as clowns.
Harvard Clinches Share of Ivy League Title With Comeback Win Over Penn
The victory, which came minutes before the Dartmouth Big Green dropped a crucial game to the Cornell Big Red, allowed Harvard to secure a share of the Ivy League title for the second straight season.
In Photos: Clairo Charms Roadrunner
Clairo's Charm Tour featured the artist’s third studio album, “Charm,” with three sold-out shows at Boston’s Roadrunner from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30.
In Photos: A Typical Sunday Bell-Ringing
This photo essay illuminates the appearance of the bells up close, giving a glimpse of what goes on in the bell tower during a typical Sunday ringing.
In Photos: Harvard Topples Princeton, Ending 8-Year Drought
Following years of soul-crushing defeats, Harvard football left nothing to chance on Saturday, obliterating Princeton for the first time since 2016. With three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter, the Crimson demolished the Tigers 45-13 to an enthusiastic home crowd.
In Photos: The 30th Annual Boston Fashion Week
The 30th annual Boston Fashion Week ran from Oct. 13-19 this year. Since its founding in 1995, the series of more than 20 events has grown into a platform for both industry professionals and new designers on the scene — an opportunity to increase the visibility of local Boston artists and designers. Crimson photographers head behind the scenes of the Fierce Styles Menswear Show and Boston En Vogue's Classical Luxury Show to capture the runways’ ever-evolving individuality and creative spirit.
In Photos: The 59th Head of the Charles Regatta
The annual Head of the Charles Regatta returned for its 59th iteration this past weekend. Bringing together more than 11,000 competitors and thousands of spectators from around the world, the regatta is the largest of its kind. Over the three-day event, Crimson photographers lined the Charles River to capture the energy and life it brought to campus.
In Photos: Fungi Finds at Somerville’s Mushroom Shop
Located on the corner of Medford Street in Somerville, the Mushroom Shop, a specialty store sourcing mushrooms both locally and internationally, has become a staple for chefs, home cooks, and fungi fanatics alike.
In Photos: Giant Pumpkins, Barn Animals, and Bees at Topsfield’s Historic Fair
On a night filled with bright lights, fried food, and agriculture on display, New Englanders flocked to the Topsfield Fair on Friday for the start of its 2024 run.
In Photos: The 52nd Annual An Evening with Champions
An Evening with Champions, the annual world-class figure skating exhibition, returns to Harvard’s Bright-Landry Hockey Center for its 52nd year. Over the course of its history, the event has raised over $3 million for the Jimmy Fund, a non-profit which funds pediatric cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
In Photos: Cambridge Carnival's 30th Anniversary
The Cambridge Carnival returned to the streets of Central Square for its 30th anniversary celebration on Sunday. The annual costume parade and Afro-Caribbean culture festival put on display a vibrant mix of costumes, dance, food, and music for hundreds of attendees.
In Photos: Daya Dazzles at Crimson Jam
Crimson Jam, the annual concert organized by the Harvard College Events Board, returned to Harvard Yard on Friday evening. Marking the end of the first week of classes, the jam featured student openers and headliner Daya for a night of festivity and fun.
In Photos: Dog Days of Summer Pawty in Harvard Square
Dozens of dog lovers and their four-legged friends gathered on Palmer St. in Harvard Square last month for a “Summer Pawty,” featuring costumes, treats, and even doggie portraits.
In Photos: Dean Khurana’s 10-Year Tenure
In this photo essay, The Crimson looks back on some of the highlights of Khurana’s 10-year tenure in Harvard's administration.
‘Another Great Time’: Cambridge Hosts 24th Annual City Dance Party
Hundreds of Cantabrigians braved the heat and turned out for the 24th annual City Dance Party in Central Square last Friday night.
In Photos: A Trip to Title Town at the Boston Celtics Victory Parade
Thousands of fans swarmed the streets Friday to watch the Celtics celebrate their victory in the NBA Finals, where they swiftly defeated the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game series. The win marks the Celtics’ first since 2008.