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Commencement 2020

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Is the Next JD Vance Sitting in Your Philosophy Seminar?

By Rachael A. Dziaba and Saketh Sundar
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Ask them, and they might insist that theirs is not so much a political project as is a philosophical one. But this same insistence on deep questions has also informed a rising conservative political movement — the so-called “New Right” — which eschews traditional Republican party politics in favor of more philosophical, and often more radical, views.

Harvard: Our Education is on the Ballot. Vote to Protect It.

Make a plan and VOTE. The right to our education is at stake.

Halloweekend: Which Weekend Is It, Really?

It’s spooky season, people, and the long awaited Halloween is on its way. But this year the day falls in the middle of the week, leaving everyone to wonder: Which weekend is Halloweekend?

Boston, Cambridge Launch Partnership to Promote Diversity in City Vendors

By Avani B. Rai
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Boston and Cambridge launched a partnership to increase opportunities for business owners from traditionally disadvantaged groups to win contracts for city projects.

Garber Announces Advisory Committee for Harvard Law School Dean Search

Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 formed a 13-member faculty advisory committee to provide input on the search for Harvard Law School’s next dean, the University announced on Thursday.

Malcolm Gladwell speaks on Viral, Cultural Phenomena at the 2024 Boston Book Festival

Gladwell shares that he created his newest work to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his first and wildly famous book, “The Tipping Point.”

It’s Not Massachusetts’ Job to End Legacy Admissions. It’s Harvard’s.

No state should interfere with the core functions of a private university simply because they don’t like how it chooses to operate.

I’m a First-Time Voter. Is This Really What Politics Are Like?

I feel more prepared to have my first legal drink than to vote in my first presidential election.

Harvard Senior Aims to ‘Demystify’ The Ballot with New Voter Resource

Growing up just outside of Washington, D.C., politics was a fact of life for Lauren A. Perl ’25 — but the facts of politics remained inaccessible for too many of her neighbors.

Opinion

Crime

Man Who Managed Clients for High-End Cambridge Brothel Network Pleads Guilty

Junmyung Lee, a man accused of vetting and organizing clientele for a high-end brothel network in Cambridge and Watertown, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to coerce women into prostitution and money laundering in federal court on Wednesday.

FAS

Harvard Faculty Appeal Temporary Suspensions From Widener Library

Faculty members who were temporarily banned from Widener Library for participating in a study-in protest appealed their sanctions to Harvard Library, calling their suspensions “unlawful violations” of their contracts.

    Opinion

    Crime

    Man Who Managed Clients for High-End Cambridge Brothel Network Pleads Guilty

    Junmyung Lee, a man accused of vetting and organizing clientele for a high-end brothel network in Cambridge and Watertown, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to coerce women into prostitution and money laundering in federal court on Wednesday.

    FAS

    Harvard Faculty Appeal Temporary Suspensions From Widener Library

    Faculty members who were temporarily banned from Widener Library for participating in a study-in protest appealed their sanctions to Harvard Library, calling their suspensions “unlawful violations” of their contracts.

      Sponsored

      Year in Review

      Ryan Murdock ’25 Remembered as Dedicated Advocate and Caring Friend

      Ryan H. Murdock ’25, a senior in Dunster House remembered for his sense of humor and passion for environmental justice, died on Oct. 18 after a brief illness. He was 21.

      Massachusetts Awards Harvard-Backed Center $5 Million for Quantum Computer

      Institutional Neutrality Has Gone Too Far

      From Cultural Dish to Viral Trend: The Rise of an Asian American Food Culture

      ‘Anastasia’ Preview: An Elegant Tale of Perseverance and Hope

      How To Rewear Your Halloween Costume

      The great thing about this year’s Halloween season is that the spooky holiday lands in the middle of the week, making it socially acceptable to dress up multiple days throughout the week without getting strange looks. So, whether you are in denial like me or you just want to party it up multiple times, here are some ways you can reduce, reuse, and recycle your costume.

      Year in Sports

      First Harvard Prize Book in Kosovo Established by Harvard Alumni

      Harvard alumni in Kosovo established the region’s first Harvard Prize Book, which will be awarded to three students and two faculty members at the American School of Kosova at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year.

      How to Celebrate Halloween In Class

      How do you celebrate Halloween Day if you technically should be student-ing? Fear not, Flyby is here to give you ways to celebrate without putting you behind on your color-coded gcal.

      Women's Soccer Bests UPenn, Keeps Tournament Hopes Alive

      Harvard women’s soccer (6-3-5, 2-3-1 Ivy) faced off against the UPenn Quakers (1-7-6, 0-4-2 Ivy) in a high-stakes, must-win Ivy League showdown that would help keep the squad’s Ivy Tournament dream alive. In a thrilling fashion, the Crimson scored a late goal in the final minutes of the match to prevail victorious, 1-0.

      Holding onto the Halloween Spirit for One More Weekend? Check Out Wicked Haunt Fest in Charlestown

      Wicked Haunt Fest is a Halloween oasis in Boston, turning what would otherwise be a vacant lot in Charlestown into an interactive holiday experience.

      Year in FM

      More Than 70 Harvard Students Stage Pro-Palestine Study-In at Widener Library

      More than 70 pro-Palestine activists staged a silent study-in at Widener Library on Tuesday to protest the University’s refusal to conduct a review of its investments for ties to human rights violations.

      Harvard Must Reconsider Its Preposterous Library Protest Policy

      Yes, you heard that right: Members of Harvard's own faculty cannot access its flagship library.

      Harvard FAS to Review Student Disciplinary Processes After Faculty Backlash

      The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is reviewing the disciplinary processes of both Harvard College and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, months after many professors criticized the schools’ sanctions against pro-Palestine protesters as inconsistent and excessive.

      DSO to Pay $43,000 to Compensate For Drop in Student Activities Fee Revenues

      The Dean of Students Office will pay more than $43,000 to keep funding for student activities at the same level as last year after a sizable dip in students paying the Student Activities Fee.

      Senior Section

      Harvard Jumpscares

      Harvard can be a spooky place! In honor of spooky season, we’ve compiled a list of Harvard jumpscares that have kept us on our toes all October long.

      Harvard School of Public Health Study Finds That Deforestation May Increase Malaria Transmission

      A Harvard School of Public Health study published Oct. 21 found that ecological changes in the Brazilian Amazon have led to a significant increase in the risk of malaria transmission.

      Opinion

      Man Who Managed Clients for High-End Cambridge Brothel Network Pleads Guilty

      Junmyung Lee, a man accused of vetting and organizing clientele for a high-end brothel network in Cambridge and Watertown, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to coerce women into prostitution and money laundering in federal court on Wednesday.

      Harvard Faculty Appeal Temporary Suspensions From Widener Library

      Faculty members who were temporarily banned from Widener Library for participating in a study-in protest appealed their sanctions to Harvard Library, calling their suspensions “unlawful violations” of their contracts.