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A group of protesters holding signs marches past a gated entrance on a sunny day.

Graduate Student Union Schedules Strike

The work stoppage will begin October 27, unless a final bargaining session next week yields an agreement.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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A Congenial Voice in Japanese-American Relations

Takashi Komatsu spent his life building bridges. 

A stylized illustration of red coral branching from a gray base, resembling a fantastical entity.

This TikTok Artist Combines Monsters and Mental Heath

Ava Jinying Salzman’s artwork helps people process difficult feelings.

by Lydialyle Gibson

New Books by Harvard Authors

Lincoln’s “boss” energy, Bernie’s political revolution, frogs, vampires, ice cream, and more

by Gabriella Gage

A busy hallway with diverse people carrying items, engaging in conversation and activities.

Yesterday’s News

A co-ed experiment that changed dorm life forever

by Nell Porter-Brown

Michèle Duguay, lecturer in music at Harvard University

Five Questions with Michèle Duguay

A Harvard scholar of music theory on how streaming services have changed the experience of music

by Olivia Farrar

University Hall building with steps, shadows of trees, and a red brick structure in the background.

Harvard Faculty Discuss Tenure Denials

New data show a shift in when, in the process, rejections occur

by Joanna M Weiss

View from a bridge with autumn trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Harvard Funds Student “Bridges” Projects

Eight new initiatives to build community on campus will get underway early next year. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard football player runs with the ball, pursued by opposing players on the field.

Harvard Football: Villanova 52, Harvard 7

The Crimson’s inaugural playoff appearance is nasty, brutish, and short.

by Dick Friedman

Football players in white and maroon uniforms celebrating a play on the field.

Harvard Football: Yale 45, Harvard 28

A wild weekend: a debacle in The Game, then a berth in the playoffs.

by Dick Friedman

Harvard football player in red attempts to block a pass from a Penn player in white during a game.

Harvard Football: Harvard 45, Penn 43

An epic finish ensures another Ivy title. Next up: Yale. And after?

by Dick Friedman