The Harvard Crimson

The Harvard Crimson is the official student newspaper of Harvard University, established in 1873. It is managed solely by undergraduates from Harvard College and was the sole daily newspaper in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for a significant period. Starting in the fall of 2022, the publication changed its format to a weekly schedule.

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Cambridge City Council Begins Contentious Budget Discussion Amid Stagnation

6 days ago | thecrimson.com | Shawn A. Boehmer |Jack Reardon

By Shawn A. Boehmer and Jack B. Reardon, Crimson Staff WritersAmid federal budget cuts and a slowdown in development, the Cambridge City Council began its most substantive conversations on the city’s budget on Monday. From the get-go, tensions were high as the council discussed whether or not to consider renewing funding for the Transition Wellness Center, a 58-bed shelter at Spaulding Hospital. As other councilors showed their intent to vote down the order, Vice Mayor Marc C.
Late Night Comedians Celebrate Harvard’s Rejection of Trump’s Demands

6 days ago | thecrimson.com | Shawn A. Boehmer |Jack Reardon

By Shawn A. Boehmer and Jack B. Reardon, Crimson Staff WritersSeveral late-night comedy shows ran segments on Harvard’s Monday decision to reject the Trump administration’s demands, praising the University while criticizing the White House. The programs — including Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Daily Show hosted by Ronny Chieng — all shared similar messaging on Harvard’s defiance, while cracking jokes at the University.
City Council Proposes Amendments to Update City Charter, While Avoiding Most Contentious Ideas

1 week ago | thecrimson.com | Shawn A. Boehmer |Jack Reardon

Cambridge City Hall is located at 795 Massachusetts Ave. On Monday, Councilors approved a draft of amendments to the city charter. By Julian J. GiordanoBy Shawn A. Boehmer and Jack B. Reardon, Crimson Staff WritersCambridge City Councilors approved a draft of amendments to the city charter on Monday as part of the city’s first decennial charter review, even as they avoided some of the most contentious recommendations that emerged from a committee appointed to kickstart the process.
‘Harvard, We’ve Got Your Back’: Cambridge City Council Unanimously Passes Resolution Praising Harvard’s Rejection of Trump’s Demands

1 week ago | thecrimson.com | Shawn A. Boehmer |Jack Reardon

Members of the Cambridge City Council speak at a rally organized the Harvard chapter of the American Association of University Professors on Saturday. By Emily T. SchwartzBy Shawn A. Boehmer and Jack B. Reardon, Crimson Staff WritersThe Cambridge City Council voted unanimously to praise Harvard’s decision to defy the Trump administration at a Monday night meeting. University President Alan M.
City Leaders Increase Pressure On Harvard To Reject Trump With New Petition

1 week ago | thecrimson.com | Shawn A. Boehmer |Jack Reardon

After the Cambridge City Council called on Harvard to reject demands from the Trump administration, Councilor Burhan Azeem started his own petition, signed by nearly 600 Harvard affiliates. By Samuel A. HaBy Shawn A. Boehmer and Jack B. Reardon, Crimson Staff WritersHarvard’s leadership is used to handling demands from its faculty and students. But with the Trump administration’s latest threats, the University is feeling pressure from its hometown, too.
A Majority of Cambridge City Council Now Calling For Toner’s Resignation

2 weeks ago | thecrimson.com | Shawn A. Boehmer |Jack Reardon

Cambridge City Councilor Patricia M. Patty Nolan '80 at a City Council meeting in January 2024. Nolan joined four other city councilors in calling for Councilor Paul F. Toner's resignation. By Frank S. ZhouBy Shawn A. Boehmer and Jack B. Reardon, Crimson Staff WritersPressure is mounting on embattled Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner to yield his seat on the Council as a majority of his colleagues are now calling for his resignation. Councilors Patricia “Patty” M.
Cambridge City Council Calls on Harvard, President Garber to Resist Trump’s Threats

2 weeks ago | thecrimson.com | Shawn A. Boehmer |Jack Reardon

On Monday, the Cambridge City Council voted in their regular meeting to call on the Harvard Corporation to stand up to the Trump administration's demands. By Steve S. LiBy Shawn A. Boehmer and Jack B. Reardon, Crimson Staff WritersThe Cambridge City Council voted unanimously on Monday to call on the Harvard Corporation — the University’s highest governing body — to refuse the Trump administration’s demands as $9 billion in government funding hangs in the balance.
Council Narrowly Votes To Return Two-Way Traffic to Garden Street

2 weeks ago | thecrimson.com | Shawn A. Boehmer |Jack Reardon

Cambridge City Hall is located in Central Square. The City Council narrowly passed a policy order on Monday to return two-way traffic to Garden Street. By Marina QuBy Shawn A. Boehmer and Jack B. Reardon, Crimson Staff WritersThe Cambridge City Council narrowly passed a Monday policy order to return two-way traffic to the entirety of Garden Street, following months of contentious debate.
In The Wake of Upzoning, Cambridge Wonders Where NCDs Will Fit

2 weeks ago | thecrimson.com | Diego Moreno |Summer Rose

The Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District has been critized surpressing multifamily zoning projects. Cambridge City Council voted to initiate a study on the NCD on March 31. By Marina QuBy Diego García Moreno and Summer E. Rose, Crimson Staff WritersThe Cambridge City Council voted unanimously to initiate a study on the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District in light of advocates’ concerns that the body suppresses multifamily zoning projects.
HBS Professor Bharat Anand ’88 Tapped to Lead NYU’s Stern School of Business

2 weeks ago | thecrimson.com | Evan Epstein

Bharat N. Arnand '88 will depart from his role as the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning to serve as the next Dean of NYU's Stern School of Business. By Santiago A. SaldivarBy Evan H.C. Epstein, Crimson Staff WriterBharat N. Anand ’88, the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning and professor at Harvard Business School, was named the next Dean of NYU’s Stern School of Business, the school announced on Thursday. He will depart Harvard for the new role in August 2025.