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Donald Trump takes the oath of office of the president of the United States inside the Capitol rotunda.
President Again: Trump Aims for Total Government Overhaul at Second Inauguration
Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics • March 14, 2025

The inauguration of the President of the United States often brings about feelings of hope for the incoming administration – whether that is...

Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office.
Immigration Crackdown, Executive Branch Overturn Headline Trump’s First Month
Jackson Pick, Managing Editor of Politics • March 14, 2025

In his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump clearly intended to implement sweeping changes to the country and federal government from day...

A pile of Harvard Crimson newspapers sits by the entrance of the Crimson building.
Harvard Crimson Weekend Journalism Workshop
Kayla Moore and Alexandra Zhu April 4, 2025
Rescuers search the Potomac River for survivors.
D.C. Midair Collision Under Investigation
Gabby Wang, Managing Editor of Op-Eds • March 14, 2025
LFA celebrates its 168th Charter Day on February 13 with orange-colored treats in the Cressey Center for the Arts.
LFA Celebrates Charter Day: 168 Years Old
Kayla Moore and Parker Pollak March 14, 2025
Cubs players congratulate Ian Happ on his game-winning hit
Cubs’ Early Season Review
Camilla Sheftel, Reporter • April 25, 2025
2025 Mock NFL Draft
Jack Menton, Chris Frekko, Gabe Molledi, and Fitz Knight April 23, 2025
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is one of several New York Yankees using a "torpedo bat" this season. The bats have become the talk of baseball.
Pro-Con: I say to Mr. Manfred
Chris Frekko and Jack Menton April 15, 2025
Levente Tallos ‘26 goes for a layup. (Photo by David Atas) | Dora Huang ‘27 poses with the state championship trophy after winning her match against Latin School of Chicago 3-1. (Photo by Noah Goldfayn)
Player of the Month: February/March
Parker Pollak and Madeleine Stastny March 14, 2025
Women march with signs in favor of an abortion referendum during a Maryland protest.
A Nation Divided: The Battle for Abortion Rights on the Ballot
Liv Kelly, Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2024

Since the beginning of the U.S., public opinion has been heavily valued and seen as an American right. Inevitably, the ability to voice candid...

LGBTQ+ protesters march among the streets of Thailand.
First Southeast Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Erin Cho, Creative Director • March 14, 2025

On January 23, 2025, Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. This marks a significant milestone...

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Trinity Xu and Phil Nguyen April 17, 2025
Jeff Zavelsky with Bob Odenkirk at the stage door.
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Jeff Zavelsky, Producer of Podcasts • April 3, 2025
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Liv Kelly, Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2025
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is one of several New York Yankees using a "torpedo bat" this season. The bats have become the talk of baseball.
Pro-Con: I say to Mr. Manfred
Chris Frekko and Jack Menton April 15, 2025

In the past few weeks, torpedo bats have taken the MLB baseball world by storm. Many traditionalists say that torpedo bats take away from the...

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When the World Takes the Stage: Highlights from Coachella 2025
When the World Takes the Stage: Highlights from Coachella 2025
Trinity Xu, Reporter • April 23, 2025

Coachella Music and Arts Festival is one of the world's most influential and highly regarded events, and it is held annually in California and...

Album Review: "Achilles" by Kevin Atwater
Album Review: “Achilles” by Kevin Atwater
Jasiek Bugaj, Director of Album Reviews • April 11, 2025