Cancer, or the Day God Was Sick

There’s no way to talk or write about illness; none that is good enough, anyway.

Plympton Street Tree

A Note to Readers: The Crimson’s Digital Future

In the fall of 2022, The Crimson will make a historic change to harness the opportunity presented by the digital era: We will shift to producing a weekly print edition while recentering our operations and product to prioritize daily online content.

A Note to Readers: On the Legacy of Slavery at Harvard

Today, The Crimson chose to dedicate our front page to the memory of the individuals enslaved by leadership, faculty, staff, and donors at Harvard University.

No Pants? Snow Problem. Primal Scream Makes a Hollering Comeback

Baring it all in the season’s first snowfall, hundreds of Harvard students gathered outside Wednesday night in jackets, underwear, and little else to resume the boisterous tradition of streaking around Harvard Yard the midnight before finals.

Primal Scream

Students congregated in Harvard Yard for Primal Scream on Wednesday night, the last day of reading period.

‘Functionally Food Insecurity’: Harvard Students’ Decades-Long Push For Hot Kosher Lunch

Roughly 40 undergrads keep kosher, following strict dietary restrictions according to Jewish law, but just one dining hall covered by Harvard’s undergraduate meal plan, Harvard Hillel, is kosher, and it is only open for dinner.

HUDS Pilots Hot Kosher Lunch Options in Quincy House

Harvard University Dining Services will offer a hot kosher lunch option upon request in Quincy House, starting Wednesday.

Car Crashes in Harvard Yard, Nearly Striking Several Students

A man who “appeared to be under the influence” drove his vehicle into Harvard Yard, nearly striking several people and ending in a car crash Wednesday night, per Harvard police spokesperson Steven G. Catalano.

Police Searching for 3 Male Suspects After Stabbing Near Mather House Friday Night

Cambridge police are searching for three unidentified male suspects involved in a stabbing that occurred near Mather House Friday night.