Photo Essay
In Photos: Harvard Protests in Support of International Students
More than 300 people gathered in the Science Center Plaza to protest Trump administration threats to Harvard’s ability to enroll international students as part of a rally organized by Harvard Students for Freedom, an unrecognized student group.
In Photos: A Year of Crimson Sports
This year, Harvard Athletics gave us no shortage of unforgettable moments and Crimson photographers are proud to have been there to capture them. From the 140th playing of The Game between Harvard and Yale at Harvard Stadium, to the return of women’s basketball to March Madness for the first time since 2007, the Multimedia Board had the chance to photograph some of the biggest moments of the year. Between the Ivy League championships, record-breaking performances, and quiet moments before the whistle blew, our photographers aimed to tell the story of the Crimson through every frame. These photos are just a snapshot of the energy, effort, and emotion that defined Harvard sports this year.
In Photos: The 2025 Baseball Beanpot Championship
Harvard faced Northeastern in the 2025 Baseball Beanpot championship game at Fenway Park on April 29. The Crimson mounted a late comeback in the ninth inning but fell short, losing 5-4 in the tournament’s return to Fenway for the first time since 2019.
In Photos: The 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Before dawn on April 19, crowds gathered at Lexington Battle Green to watch a reenactment of the first shots of the American Revolution. Seventy colonial militiamen faced hundreds of British redcoats in the brief first battle of the war, marking the beginning of a long struggle for independence.
In Photos: The 129th Boston Marathon
Thousands of runners flooded the streets on Patriots’ Day this past Monday for the 129th Boston Marathon, following the historic 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Copley Square. From first-timers to elite athletes, and from joyful families to dedicated volunteers, the marathon showed what the day is all about – persistence, emotion, and coming together.
From Clay to Pots: The Harvard Ceramics Program
The Harvard Ceramics Program lives in the heart of Allston on Barry’s Corner. In this photo essay, Crimson photographer Lotem L. Loeb goes behind the scenes at the program, documenting its creative explorations and the stories of its artists.
In Photos: Yardfest 2025
Students gathered in Tercentenary Theatre on Sunday for Yardfest, Harvard College’s annual spring concert. Three student bands – The Yard Bops, Stryk9, and Big Tuesday – opened the show before Grammy-nominated artist Natasha Bedingfield took the stage for a night of music, food, and celebration.
In Photos: Snapshots of Spring Break 2025
Crimson photographers traveled across the globe during the College’s spring break last week, documenting scenes from vibrant cities, quiet natural landscapes, and everything in between. From windmill villages in the Netherlands and slot canyons in Arizona to tropical ecosystems in Southern Florida and historic streets in Puerto Rico, these snapshots capture moments from across the country and around the world.
In Photos: Harvard Housing Day 2025
Thursday morning, Harvard Yard came to life with animal costumes, vibrant posters, and a cacophony of chanting from students representing each of the College’s 12 Houses for Housing Day – an annual tradition where upperclassmen welcome freshmen into their assigned Houses. Freshmen are randomly sorted and receive their assignments when enthusiastic upperclassmen burst into their dorms with House gear, signs, and lots of excitement.
In Photos: Behind the Reels at the Harvard Film Archive
Director of film conservation Haden Guest offers The Harvard Crimson a behind-the-scenes tour of the Harvard Film Archive (HFA). The HFA is one of the nation’s largest university-based film collections and Guest’s expertise brings to life the work that keeps global cinematic history alive.
In Photos: Hasty Pudding Theatricals Honors Cynthia Erivo and Jon Hamm
Hasty Pudding Theatricals kept tradition alive with a week of festivities honoring Jon Hamm and Cynthia Erivo as the 2025 Man and Woman of the Year, kicking off the start of their 176th production season.
The Photos That Captured 2024
The Crimson looks back at some of the key moments captured by Crimson photojournalists from the past year on Harvard’s campus.
In Photos: Bookshelves Around Campus
What do Harvard students keep on their bookshelves? In this photo essay, Crimson photographers visit students across campus, asking them what they choose to keep on their shelves and why.
In Photos: Cycling Around Harvard Square
To better understand how traffic infrastructure impacts cyclist safety in Cambridge, here’s a look at three key intersections near Harvard Square.
Painting a Brighter Future with ArtLifting
In 2013, Elizabeth J. “Liz” Powers ’10 founded ArtLifting through Harvard Innovation Labs with her brother, Spencer Powers, to help artists with disabilities and financial insecurity. The organization’s mission is to connect artists with opportunities to share and sell their work. Eleven years after its inception, ArtLifting now represents more than 190 artists in 35 states. For Billy M. Megargel and Lisa Murphy, two artists based in Massachusetts, ArtLifting supports them in a different ways.
In Photos: The 140th Playing of The Game
The 140th annual game between the Harvard Crimson and the Yale Bulldogs returned to Harvard Stadium on Saturday. The Bulldogs emerged victorious with a final score of 34-29, robbing the Crimson of its opportunity to win the Ivy League Title outright. With the loss, Harvard settled for a three-way tie, sharing the Ivy title with the Dartmouth Big Green and the Columbia Lions.
In Photos: Protesters Clash at Boston Men’s March
More than 100 anti-abortion marchers clashed with counter-protesters in a Saturday rally that started at Allston’s Planned Parenthood and culminated at Boston Common. Crimson photographers documented the confrontations between the Men’s March demonstrators and counter-protestors, many of whom dressed as clowns.
Harvard Clinches Share of Ivy League Title With Comeback Win Over Penn
The victory, which came minutes before the Dartmouth Big Green dropped a crucial game to the Cornell Big Red, allowed Harvard to secure a share of the Ivy League title for the second straight season.
In Photos: Clairo Charms Roadrunner
Clairo's Charm Tour featured the artist’s third studio album, “Charm,” with three sold-out shows at Boston’s Roadrunner from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30.
In Photos: A Typical Sunday Bell-Ringing
This photo essay illuminates the appearance of the bells up close, giving a glimpse of what goes on in the bell tower during a typical Sunday ringing.
In Photos: Harvard Topples Princeton, Ending 8-Year Drought
Following years of soul-crushing defeats, Harvard football left nothing to chance on Saturday, obliterating Princeton for the first time since 2016. With three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter, the Crimson demolished the Tigers 45-13 to an enthusiastic home crowd.
In Photos: The 30th Annual Boston Fashion Week
The 30th annual Boston Fashion Week ran from Oct. 13-19 this year. Since its founding in 1995, the series of more than 20 events has grown into a platform for both industry professionals and new designers on the scene — an opportunity to increase the visibility of local Boston artists and designers. Crimson photographers head behind the scenes of the Fierce Styles Menswear Show and Boston En Vogue's Classical Luxury Show to capture the runways’ ever-evolving individuality and creative spirit.
In Photos: The 59th Head of the Charles Regatta
The annual Head of the Charles Regatta returned for its 59th iteration this past weekend. Bringing together more than 11,000 competitors and thousands of spectators from around the world, the regatta is the largest of its kind. Over the three-day event, Crimson photographers lined the Charles River to capture the energy and life it brought to campus.
In Photos: Fungi Finds at Somerville’s Mushroom Shop
Located on the corner of Medford Street in Somerville, the Mushroom Shop, a specialty store sourcing mushrooms both locally and internationally, has become a staple for chefs, home cooks, and fungi fanatics alike.
In Photos: Giant Pumpkins, Barn Animals, and Bees at Topsfield’s Historic Fair
On a night filled with bright lights, fried food, and agriculture on display, New Englanders flocked to the Topsfield Fair on Friday for the start of its 2024 run.