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December 18, 2023

Harvard College sees drop in early applicants compared to last year: 'Harvard's reputation has been damaged'

Harvard reported its early application total and the results show a significant drop from last year. Its rival Yale University saw an increase in early application submissions.

December 18, 2023

Boston Globe demands Harvard state clearly if president plagiarized: 'It matters'

The Boston Globe argued Harvard must clearly state whether university president Claudine Gay was guilty of plagiarism, to set a standard for students and faculty.

December 18, 2023

A beginner's guide to attending a ballet performance this holiday season

When it comes to the ballet, there are certain etiquette rules to keep in mind during the performance. If you have never been before, this guide will give you an idea of what to expect.

December 16, 2023

Washington Post column asks whether Boston Tea Party was 'terrorism' committed by ‘Blackfaced’ White Men

A Washington Post columnist published a piece wondering if the Boston Tea Party could actually be interpreted as an "act of terrorism" by "White men" in early forms of Blackface.

December 16, 2023

Boston mayor posts photo of controversial 'electeds of color' party despite criticism

The Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu posted a photo of an "electeds of color" holiday party despite the event being blasted for excluding white city council members.

December 16, 2023

Charles Stuart case: Infamous murder in Boston of pregnant wife unraveled by confession

"Murder in Boston: Roots, Rage and Reckoning," HBO's new three-part docuseries, detailed Charles "Chuck" Stuart's murder of his pregnant wife and his attempts to mislead police.

December 16, 2023

On this day in history, December 16, 1773, brazen Boston Tea Party protest escalates American rebellion

The Boston Tea Party, a protest against punitive British taxes that led directly to open hostilities in the American Revolution 16 months later, unfolded on this day in history, Dec. 16, 1773.

December 15, 2023

Boston mayor takes heat for 'electeds of color' holiday party: 'George Wallace would approve'

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu was heavily criticized for hosting a minorities-only holiday party and then disinviting White officials who were accidentally invited.

December 15, 2023

Meet the American who wrote 'Jingle Bells,' James Lord Pierpont, dashing dreamer and scandalous rebel

James Lord Pierpont, a Boston native, penned the renowned holiday classic song "Jingle Bells" in the 1850s. The original song was more revealing than it appears today.

December 14, 2023

Ex-Harvard doctor used his own sperm to impregnate fertility patient: lawsuit

Maine woman accuses former Harvard Medical School doctor, Merle Berger, of secretly using his own sperm to impregnate her during 1980s fertility treatment.