Tara Menon’s debut novel explores a new dimension of grief literature
As Hurricane Sandy approached New York City in 2012, Tara Menon remembers being surprised by the unconcerned attitude of many of her fellow New Yorkers.
Humanities
Letting it fly
Hurling a 16-to-35-pound metal ball attached to a long piece of wire might not sound balletic, but the hammer and weight throw is one of the most graceful — and thrilling — events in track and field.
Assignment: Walk that robot across campus
Three robots walked into the Science Center, their human handlers trailing several feet behind. Within seconds, a crowd circled the cute one, a jaunty silver contraption.
The art of College poetry
This year, Harvard College is home to one current and two former National Youth Poet Laureates.
Retelling Frederick Douglass’ story, with a soundtrack
Quadree “Dree” Palimore paced the floor in a campus studio recently as Yerim Colin prepared to sing. The students were workshopping a number from Palimore’s original musical — an ambitious retelling of the life of Frederick Douglass.