The College Pump


Origin Stories

An admissions odyssey, the search for “Casey,” and a Harvard legislative legacy

by Primus VI

Western Civ.

An archaeologist/curator/hands-on humanist, and an artifact from the era of typewritten term papers

by Primus VI

New Traditions

Connecting contemporary “intellectual virtues” to Harvard’s traditions  

by Primus VI

Widsom of the Aged

Alumni perspectives on Harvard in crisis, and signs of a changed community

by Primus VI

Peacemakers

Two scholars’ extracurricular efforts in the Middle East

by Primus VI

Honorands Three

Three honorands connected in time through Wilbur and Orville Wright, the fathers of aviation

by Primus VI

Darker Days

The current disquiets compared to Harvard’s Vietnam-era traumas

by Primus VI

Square Scribes

Harvard Square retailers’ tales—and a changing local scene

by Primus VI

Football: The Tapestry

David C.K. McClelland’s famous Lampoon cover

by Craig Lambert

Presidents’ Paths

Life decisions en route to Massachusetts Hall

by Primus VI

Origin Stories

Eminent professors’ life foundations

by Primus VI