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From Sports: In a closer than anticipated contest against a winless squad, the No. 22 Harvard football team battled past Cornell 34-10, proving the Crimson to be the superior shade of red.

Connor Castañeda and Praveen Kumar report.

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No. 22 Harvard Football Battles Past Cornell 34-10, Moves to 4-0 | Sports | The Harvard Crimson
In a closer than anticipated battle, the No. 22 Harvard football team battled past Cornell 34-10, proving the Crimson to be the superior shade of red.
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Cambridge’s universal preschool program was a historic investment in early childhood education. But some families still fall through cracks, creating a culture of strategization around enrollment.

Diego García Moreno & Summer E. Rose report.

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‘Education Based on Income’: Cambridge’s Child Care Puzzle | News | The Harvard Crimson
Cambridge’s universal preschool program was a historic investment in early childhood education. But some families are still falling through cracks in the city’s childcare landscape — creating a…
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Several challengers in Cambridge’s city council election criticized incumbents for passing the Multifamily Housing Ordinance earlier this year, dismissing it as a “one size fits all” approach.

Dionise Guerra-Carrillo reports.

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City Council Candidates Contest Multifamily Housing Ordinance in Cambridgeport Election Forum | News | The Harvard Crimson
Several challengers in Cambridge’s upcoming city council election roundly criticized incumbents for passing the landmark Multifamily Housing Ordinance earlier this year at a candidates’ forum…
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When Arjun Jaikumar left his private practice to work as a public attorney, he committed to the public good. Now he’s running for Cambridge School Committee with plans to cut achievement gaps and improve transparency.

Ayaan Ahmad reports.

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School Committee Candidates Say They Want to Close Achievement Gaps. Arjun Jaikumar Says He Has A Plan. | News | The Harvard Crimson
When Arjun K. Jaikumar left his private practice to work for Massachusetts as a public attorney, he made a commitment to the public good. Now, he is committing to children in Cambridge, running for…
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Former Representative Joseph Kennedy III slammed the Democratic Party for being out of touch with voters, saying liberals’ defense of “the status quo” alienated Americans in 2024.

Sabrina H. Ottaway, Elise A. Spenner, & Tanya J. Vidhun report.

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Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III Says The Democratic Party Must Reconnect With Voters at IOP Forum | News | The Harvard Crimson
Former U.S. Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Mass.) slammed the Democratic Party for being out of touch with voters at an Institute of Politics forum on Thursday night, saying liberals’…
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As a Cambridge parent, Jia-Jing Lee advocated for students with special needs, English language learners, and Kennedy-Longfellow families. She hopes to level up her advocacy by running School Committee.

Claire A. Michal reports.

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Jia-Jing Lee Champions Underrepresented Communities in Bid for School Committee | News | The Harvard Crimson
As a Cambridge Public Schools parent, Jia-Jing Lee has advocated for students with special needs, English language learners, and former Kennedy-Longfellow families. Now, she hopes to take that…
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Harvard Math professor Lauren K. Williams ’00 was named a recipient of the 2025 MacArthur Fellowship, the foundation announced on Wednesday.

Tess E. Sumner reports.

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Harvard Math Professor Lauren Williams Wins MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ | News | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard Math professor Lauren K. Williams ’00 was named a recipient of the 2025 MacArthur Fellowship, the foundation announced on Wednesday.
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Dozens of Harvard students and affiliates gathered on the steps of Memorial Church Thursday evening for a vigil to mourn tens of thousands of lives lost in the war in Gaza.

Alexander W. Anoma and Chantel A. De Jesus report.

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Harvard PSC Hosts Vigil to Mourn Two-Year Anniversary of War in Gaza | News | The Harvard Crimson
Dozens of Harvard students and affiliates gathered on the steps of Memorial Church Thursday evening for a vigil to mourn tens of thousands of lives lost in the war in Gaza.
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Five months after the Faculty of Arts and Sciences closed the Barker Center Cafe in response to budget pressures, the space remains sealed off to students by a metal gate and its future remains uncertain.

Olive J. Ritchie, Uy B. Pham, and Alexa M. Schmitt report.

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Months After Barker Cafe Closure, the Space’s Future Remains Uncertain | News | The Harvard Crimson
Five months after the Faculty of Arts and Sciences closed the Barker Center Cafe in response to budget pressures, the space remains sealed off to students by a metal gate and its future remains…
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The Harvard Film Archive will be closed indefinitely after a burst pipe flooded the archive’s collection, theater, and offices on Saturday, according to a Monday email sent to HFA affiliates.

Sophie Gao and Alexandra M. Kluzak report.

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Harvard Film Archive Temporarily Closed After Burst Pipe Flooding in Carpenter Center | News | The Harvard Crimson
The Harvard Film Archive will be closed indefinitely after a burst pipe flooded the archive’s collection, theater, and offices on Saturday, according to a Monday email sent to HFA affiliates.
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Harvard Business School Professor H. Kent Bowen, who taught at HBS for 15 years before his retirement in 2008, died on July 17 at the age of 83.

Evan H.C. Epstein and Graham W. Lee report.

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HBS Professor Kent Bowen Remembered for Academic Achievements, Commitment to Family and Faith | News | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard Business School Professor H. Kent Bowen, who taught at HBS for 15 years before his retirement in 2008, died on July 17 at the age of 83.
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Construction on Pritzker Hall, the new home of Harvard’s Economics department, has been underway for four months, marking the start of a major transformation for the academic program.

Bianca G. Ciubancan and Victoria D. Rengel report.
Construction Underway for Economics Department’s Pritzker Hall | News | The Harvard Crimson
Professors in the department said they hope the new space, which is expected to open in December 2027, will provide a much needed upgrade and allow more collaboration between students and professors.
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CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir said he avoided using the word “climate” when covering the 2025 California wildfires to keep audience attentions skeptical of climate change.

McKenzie E. Lemmo and Shalini N. Ramchune report.
CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir Urges Climate Communicators to Choose their Words Carefully at IOP | News | The Harvard Crimson
CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir said he intentionally avoided using the word “climate” when covering the 2025 California wildfires at an Institutes of Politics discussion to keep the…
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Harvard economists and political science experts warned of eroding public trust in politicians and U.S. fiscal institutions amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1.

Ben Ali H. Brown and Jen L. Phan report.
Harvard Faculty Say Shutdown Could Erode Trust in Government | News | The Harvard Crimson
Congressional Democrats and Republicans are in a healthcare standoff, disputing over whether the Affordable Care Act’s subsidies should last into 2026. Experts said the loss of services that result…
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Comparative religion professor emerita Diana Eck — who helped develop Harvard’s framework for pluralism last year — said that she was heartened by Harvard’s embrace of the concept in recent months.

Taylor M. Bierwerth and Tess E. Sumner report.
Diana Eck, Harvard’s Leading Scholar of Religious Pluralism, Discusses ‘Pivot to Pluralism’ in Higher Education | News | The Harvard Crimson
Eck’s talk took up a topic that Harvard has embraced even as it shifts away from the language of diversity, equity, and inclusion. But Eck said she saw pluralism as a way to recognize and reckon with…
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When Wilson Cardwell walked into his 8 a.m. class at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, he was exhausted — midterms loomed, practicum hours were piling up, and the long commute home still waited.

Bryce C. Freeman and Ava Pakravan report.
‘Blown Away by Her Kindness’: HGSE Lecturer Jacqueline Zeller Remembered for Her Warmth | News | The Harvard Crimson
Longtime Harvard Graduate School of Education lecturer Jacqueline Zeller died at 47 this summer. Her friends and colleagues remembered her for warmth and dedication to her classroom.
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John Hanratty spent more than three decades as an entrepreneur in Cambridge’s technology industry. In his second run for City Council, he wants to bring in the “business side” to tackle the city’s biggest issues.

Stephanie Dragoi reports.
John Hanratty Hopes to Be A Voice for Cambridge’s Middle Class in Second Run for City Council | News | The Harvard Crimson
John Hanratty spent more than three decades as an entrepreneur in Cambridge’s technology industry. In his second run for City Council, he wants to bring in the “business side” to tackle the city’s…
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When MIT Sloan School of Management professor Zeynep Ton was a first-year professor at HBS, she was eager to go over her teaching plans with Harvard Business School Professor H. Kent Bowen.

Evan H.C. Epstein and Graham W. Lee report.
HBS Professor Kent Bowen Remembered for Academic Achievements, Commitment to Family and Faith | News | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard Business School Professor H. Kent Bowen, who taught at HBS for 15 years before his retirement in 2008, died on July 17 at the age of 83.
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Harvard security guards presented proposals asking for wage increases that keep up with inflation and expanded retirement options during their first bargaining session with Securitas Security Services.

Hugo C. Chiasson and Amann S. Mahajan report.

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Security Guards Present Wage, Leave Proposals at First Bargaining Session | News | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard security guards presented proposals asking for wage increases that keep up with inflation and expanded retirement options during their first bargaining session with Securitas Security…
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Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore George Yeo said his country and other Asian countries have a duty to share regional power at an Institute of Politics Forum on Wednesday night.

Maahi A. Bose and Riya S. Shah report.
Former Singapore Foreign Minister Urges Power Sharing Among Asian Countries at IOP | News | The Harvard Crimson
Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore George Yeo said his country and other Asian countries have a duty to share regional power at an Institute of Politics Forum on Wednesday night.
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Cambridge School Committee members urged newly hired Superintendent David G. Murphy to take action to address large district-wide achievement gaps during Tuesday’s School Committee meeting.

Sierra R. Pape and Risha Sinha report.
School Committee Urges New Superintendent to Address MCAS Performance Gaps | News | The Harvard Crimson
“These overall gains that we're seeing in a lot of places are exciting, but the continued gaps are extremely distressing,” school committee member David Weinstein said. “That's why we all are so…
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Harvard will lay off roughly 25 percent of staff at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and reorganize offices in response to mounting funding pressures, according to Harvard’s staff union.

Hugo C. Chiasson and William C. Mao report.
Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Lays Off 25 Percent of Staff | News | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard will lay off roughly 25 percent of staff at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and reorganize several offices in response to mounting funding pressures, according to Harvard’s…
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As temperatures fall, and the green in Harvard Yard turns to red and orange, the Crimson looks to keep one thing consistent this weekend: its undefeated record.

Connor Castañeda, Elyse C. Goncalves, and Akshaya Ravi report.
No. 22 Harvard Football Looks to Carry Momentum Against Cornell, Stay Undefeated | Sports | The Harvard Crimson
Coming off of a successful crusade against Holy Cross, No. 22 Harvard football will seek to record another statement victory under the Friday night lights of Cambridge against the winless Cornell Big…
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Several Harvard College students said they have faced technical issues in the transition from Duo Mobile to Okta Verify as the authentication method for signing in to University interfaces.

Alma T. Barak and Mark C.Z. Snekvik report.
Harvard Students Find Okta Verify ‘More Confusing’ Than Duo Mobile | News | The Harvard Crimson
Undergraduates said since the mandatory switch to Okta Verify on Sept. 30 they have found the Okta app “more difficult” to navigate, and several said they were frustrated by the change.
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Harvard custodians presented a suite of economic proposals to University officials at their first bargaining session on Tuesday, asking for raises to compensate for inflation since the pandemic began.

Hugo C. Chiasson & Amann S. Mahajan report.
Harvard Custodians Open Contract Negotiations With Wage and Benefit Requests | News | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard custodians presented a suite of economic proposals to University officials at their first bargaining session on Tuesday, asking for raises to compensate for inflation since the pandemic began.
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