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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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The Harvard Crimson @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social · 2h

Activists leading international grassroots organizations warned of a rise in hate crimes against LGBTQ people and the rollback of legislation supporting LGBTQ rights around the world at an IOP forum.

Nirja Trivedi & Wyatt Zurline report.

‘Happening All Across the Board’: Activists Condemn Global Uptick in Anti-LGBTQ Prejudice at IOP Forum | News | The Harvard Crimson

Activists leading grassroots organizations in Russia, Pakistan, Panama, and Nigeria warned of a rise in hate crimes against LGBTQ people and the rollback of legislation supporting LGBTQ rights around…

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The Harvard Crimson @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social · 3h

Will J. Flintoft ’26 was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship last month, one of nine students from Australia to receive the honor this year.

Jordanos S. Sisay reports.

Will Flintoft ’26 Elected Australian Rhodes Scholar | News | The Harvard Crimson

Will J. Flintoft ’26 was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship last month, one of nine students from Australia to receive the honor this year.

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Harvard FAS Dean Hopi Hoekstra told faculty that the school was “on stronger footing” after taking steps to tighten its budget in the face of an unstable financial climate under the Trump administration.

William Mao & Veronica Paulus report.

Hoekstra Says Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences Is ‘On Stronger Footing’ After Cost-Cutting | News | The Harvard Crimson

Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Hopi E. Hoekstra told faculty on Tuesday that the school was “on stronger footing” after taking steps to tighten its budget in the face of an unstable…

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The Harvard Crimson @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social · 4h

Dean Deming said he would not comment on an article in a conservative student publication that echoed language from an Adolf Hitler speech because the College had not received complaints about the piece.

Samuel Church & Cam Srivastava report.

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Harvard College Will Ignore Student Magazine Article Echoing Hitler Unless It Faces Complaints, Deming Says | News | The Harvard Crimson

Harvard College Dean David J. Deming said during an interview on Friday that he would not review or comment on an article in a conservative student publication that echoed language from an Adolf…

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The Harvard Crimson @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social · 6h

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts allowed on Monday lawsuits against Harvard over mishandling of human remains by a former morgue manager to proceed to discovery.

Abigail S. Gerstein & Ella F. Niederhelman report.

Appeals Court Allows Lawsuit Against Harvard Over Morgue Thefts To Advance | News | The Harvard Crimson

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts allowed on Monday lawsuits against Harvard over mishandling of human remains by a former morgue manager to proceed to discovery.

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Caitlin E. Dube ’05 wants educators to have a seat on the Cambridge School Committee. As a challenger with over a decade of teaching experience, she believes she is up to the task.

Dionise Guerra-Carrillo reports.

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‘Life-Long Educator’: Caitlin Dube Puts Her Name in the Running for School Committee | News | The Harvard Crimson

Caitlin E. Dube ’05 wants educators to have a seat on the Cambridge School Committee. As a challenger with over a decade of teaching experience, she believes she is up to the task.

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As Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth has railed against “woke garbage” and diversity programs. But in 2013, at HKS, Hegseth advocated for the creation of a public school that would prioritize equity and a “diverse student body.”

Elise Spenner & Tanya Vidhun report.

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Before Pete Hegseth Joined Trump’s War on DEI, He Advocated for Educational Equity as a Harvard Student | News | The Harvard Crimson

In his first nine months as Secretary of War, Pete B. Hegseth has railed against “woke garbage” and diversity programs. But in 2013, as a Harvard Kennedy School master’s student, Hegseth advocated…

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The Harvard Crimson @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social · 23h

Social media influencer and board-certified physician Mikhail “Dr. Mike” Varshavski urged healthcare practitioners to capitalize on social media to combat medical misinformation.

Katharine E. Chavez and Juliana L. Yao report.

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Dr. Mike Advocates Social Media Use to Combat Scientific Misinformation at Harvard Talk | News | The Harvard Crimson

Social media influencer and board-certified physician Mikhail “Dr. Mike” O. Varshavski urged healthcare practitioners to capitalize on social media to combat medical misinformation at a Harvard…

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Ayah Al-Zubi ’23 first launched her bid for a seat on the Cambridge City Council back in 2023, as a fresh-faced Harvard College graduate. Two years later, she’s back on the ballot and ready to “co-govern.”

Summer E. Rose reports.

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Affordability Top of Mind as Ayah Al-Zubi ’23 Launches Second Run for City Council | News | The Harvard Crimson

Ayah Al-Zubi ’23 first launched her bid for a seat on the Cambridge City Council back in 2023, as a fresh-faced Harvard College graduate. Two years later, she’s back on the ballot and ready to …

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Nurses at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Foxborough campus sent a letter on Friday asking DFCI to eliminate their pay disparity with Mass General Brigham nurses working in the same building.

Stephanie Dragoi and Thamini Vijeyasingam report.

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Nurses at Dana-Farber Foxborough Ask for Equal Pay to Their MGB Counterparts | News | The Harvard Crimson

Nurses at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Foxborough campus sent a letter on Friday asking DFCI to eliminate their pay disparity with Mass General Brigham nurses working in the same building.

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Nearly two years after unionizing, Harvard’s undergraduate worker union is nowhere near a first contract, leaving student workers stranded as the University closes several of their workplaces.

Hugo C. Chiasson and Amann S. Mahajan report.

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Harvard’s Undergrad Workers Unionized 2 Years Ago. Their First Contract Is Still Nowhere in Sight. | News | The Harvard Crimson

Nearly two years after unionizing, Harvard’s undergraduate worker union is nowhere near a first contract, leaving student workers stranded as the University closes several of their workplaces.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy told an audience of Harvard Law School students that lawyers are “the most valuable players” in ongoing legal battles against the federal government at an event hosted by the HLS Democrats.

Saron Elias and Alexandria J. Villasenor

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N.J. Governor Says Lawsuits Are States’ ‘Biggest Weapon’ Against Trump at Harvard Law School Talk | News | The Harvard Crimson

New Jersey Governor Phil D. Murphy ’79 told an audience of Harvard Law School students that lawyers are “the most valuable players” in ongoing legal battles against the federal government at an event…

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The Harvard Crimson @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social · 1d

Harvard College will hold Housing Day on the Friday following spring break in 2025 — pushing back the annual festivities more than a week past their traditional date on the Thursday before break.

Darcy G Lin reports.

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Housing Day To Be Held Friday After Spring Recess in Break From Tradition | News | The Harvard Crimson

Harvard College will hold Housing Day on the Friday following spring break in 2025 — pushing back the annual festivities more than a week past their traditional date on the Thursday before break.

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Last weekend, four organizations convened at the Cambridge Innovation Center and The Foundry to host the Abolition and Alternatives Conference on housing injustice, police dependency, and non-violent alternatives.

Jen L. Phan and Shalini N. Ramchune report.

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Three-Day Conference in Cambridge Explores Police Dependency and Housing Injustice | News | The Harvard Crimson

Last weekend, four organizations convened at the Cambridge Innovation Center and The Foundry to host the Abolition and Alternatives Conference on housing injustice, police dependency, and…

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This November, Cambridge voters will ratify or reject a draft of the City’s charter that makes minor changes without altering the core of its 85-year-old council-manager form of government.

Shawn A. Boehmer and Jack B. Reardon report.

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Residents to Consider Minor Changes to Cambridge Charter in Ballot Measure | News | The Harvard Crimson

This November, Cambridge voters will ratify or reject a draft of the City’s charter that makes minor changes without altering the core of its 85-year-old council-manager form of government.

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The Harvard Crimson @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social · 2d

Running for his third term on the Cambridge City Council, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler says he wants to make Cambridge a model for progressive policy and fighting threats from the Trump administration.

Shawn A. Boehmer and Jack B. Reardon report.

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Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Wants to Make Cambridge a Model City in Next Term For City Council | News | The Harvard Crimson

Running for his third term on the Cambridge City Council, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler says he wants to make Cambridge a model for progressive policy and fighting threats from the Trump administration, as…

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LaQueen A. Battle, a newcomer to local elections, is the only candidate to take on a dual race in Cambridge’s 2025 elections — campaigning for a seat on both the City Council and the School Committee.

Dionise Guerra-Carrillo reports.

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LaQueen Battle Prioritizes Resource Accessibility in Campaigns for Both City Council and School Committee | News | The Harvard Crimson

LaQueen A. Battle, a newcomer to local elections, is the only candidate to take on a dual race — campaigning for a seat on both Cambridge’s City Council and School Committee with a promise to “make…

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The Harvard Undergraduate Association unanimously voted Sunday afternoon to exponentially increase the Helping Hands Fund for student affinity group events to roughly $30,000.

Akshaya Ravi reports.

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HUA Votes to Expand Funding Grant for Affinity Groups at Weekly Meeting | News | The Harvard Crimson

The Harvard Undergraduate Association unanimously voted Sunday afternoon to exponentially increase the Helping Hands Fund for student affinity group events to roughly $30,000.

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Last winter, Eversource customers saw a historically high price increase in their gas bill. This year is shaping up to be even more expensive.

Stephanie Dragoi and Thamini Vijeyasingam report.

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Eversource Proposes 13% Increase in Gas Rates This Winter | News | The Harvard Crimson

Last winter, Eversource customers saw a historically high price increase in their gas bill. This year is shaping up to be even more expensive.

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A small group of Harvard students accused the University of implementing policies to silence minority students in response to the Trump administration at a rally in Cambridge Common on Sunday afternoon.

Samuel A. Church and Cam N. Srivastava report.

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Students Rally Against College Diversity Changes in Cambridge Common | News | The Harvard Crimson

A small group of Harvard students accused the University of implementing policies to silence minority students in response to the Trump administration at a rally in Cambridge Common on Sunday…

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More than 100 people gathered in the Science Center Plaza Sunday evening for a vigil to mourn those killed in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel nearly two years ago.

Sebastian B. Connolly and Grace E. Yoon report.

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Two Years After Oct. 7 Attacks, Harvard Jewish Groups Hold Vigil to Remember Victims | News | The Harvard Crimson

More than 100 people gathered in Science Center Plaza Sunday evening for a vigil to mourn those killed in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel nearly two years ago.

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Harvard College has allocated more financial resources to its new Office of Culture and Community than the three diversity centers it replaced, Dean David J. Deming said in a Friday interview.

Samuel A. Church and Cam N. Srivastava report.

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Deming Defends Closure of Diversity Offices, Cites Increased Funding for New OCC | News | The Harvard Crimson

Harvard College has allocated more financial resources to its new Office of Culture and Community than the three diversity centers it replaced, College Dean David J. Deming said in an interview on…

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Facemash, a website allowing users to rank the attractiveness of Harvard students, briefly returned to campus on Sunday, nearly 22 years after Mark E. Zuckerberg created the original version.

Samuel A. Church and Cam N. Srivastava report.

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Facemash Reloaded: UT Dallas Student Revives Website to Rank Harvard Students’ Attractiveness | News | The Harvard Crimson

Facemash, a website allowing users to rank the attractiveness of Harvard students, briefly returned to campus on Sunday, nearly 22 years after Facebook founder Mark E. Zuckerberg created the original…

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After an HLS visiting professor was arrested for shooting a pellet gun near a Brookline synagogue last week, synagogue leaders said the incident did not seem to be motivated by antisemitism.

Matan H. Josephy and Laurel M. Shugart report.

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Pellet Gun Incident Involving HLS Prof. Apparently Not Motivated by Antisemitism, Brookline Synagogue Leaders Say | News | The Harvard Crimson

After a Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested for shooting a pellet gun near a Brookline synagogue last week, synagogue leaders told affiliates in a Sunday email that the incident “does…

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