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What Trump Means for John Roberts’s Legacy

Executive power is on the docket at the Supreme Court.

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Harvard’s Class of 2029 Reflects Shifts in Racial Makeup After Affirmative Action Ends

International students continue to enroll amid political uncertainty; mandatory SATs lead to a drop in applications.

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Excerpt from “Exercised,” by Daniel E. Lieberman

A biological anthropologist explains why and how exercise works to combat senescence.

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Books & Literary Life

Must-Read Harvard Books Winter 2025

From aphorisms to art heists to democracy’s necessary conditions

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Museums & Collections

Rachel Ruysch’s Lush (Still) Life

Now on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, a Dutch painter’s art proved a treasure trove for scientists.

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Undergraduate Column

An International Student on Staying Silent in Trump’s America

What is the price of a Harvard education?