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Harvard Graduate Workers Begin Strike

In the second walkout in six months, union leaders call for better pay and benefits and a stronger grievance process.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The Veil’s Revival

Veils have seen a resurgence among young Muslim women worldwide. Is this a step backward, or a marker of progressive politics?

by Erin O’Donnell

David Fichter talks about mural painting

David Fichter explains his mega-paintings in this video.

A collection of "Undergraduate" columns from the last 25 years

Undergraduate columns from the last quarter century capture changes as well as moments in time.

Shared Interest Groups activities and updates for September-October 2011

Fall events hosted by Shared Interest Groups

Reunion reflections by David Souter, and a tribute to Carroll Wood

Reunion reflections from David Souter, and a tribute to Carroll Wood

HAA president Ellen Reeves asks Harvard alumni to “reach out”

New HAA president Ellen Reeves promotes personal connections.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Chung To quit Wall Street to sponsor schooling for China's AIDS orphans

Chung To quit Wall Street to sponsor schooling for 
China’s "blood orphans."

by Marilyn Chase

Harvard defensive tackle Josue Ortiz explains his art

Defensive tackle Josue Ortiz explains his art.

by Craig Lambert

Reading at Harvard, and in ancient Rome

Reading at the College, and in ancient Rome

by Madeleine Schwartz

The Harvard Corporation’s three new members

The Harvard Corporation’s three new members