In Memoriam: David Baltimore, Nobel Laureate and founder of the Whitehead Institute
David Baltimore, a former MIT professor of biology and founder of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, died on Sept. 6 at his home in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Charlie Kirk’s death provokes unrest at MIT
On Sept. 11, an anonymous email claiming to represent MIT Campus Conservatives invited the undergraduate body to a memorial at the MIT Chapel at 8 p.m. of the following day.
Living in the age of prophets
Salman Huseynov ’26: “What we should aim for, it seems, is a world with fewer prophets”
High-powered offense and stout defense leads football to 2-0 start
MIT has outscored opponents 101-13 through two games to start the 2025 season
Women’s soccer 5-1 to start 2025 season
The Engineers opened 2025 as road warriors, with five of their first six games being away… and two being in Texas!
Cooler temperatures and clear skies coming this weekend
After a slight smattering of rain today, we are looking forward to clear skies the rest of this week. It’s starting to feel like Fall, and I suggest starting to don jackets and pack up the short in favor of some slightly warmer wear. We have highs around 70 and lows treading around 50 for the rest of the week, with Friday being a bit chilly compared to slightly warmer weather on the weekend.
Banshee’s “Fairy Rock” takes flight with debut tour
Singer-songwriter Banshee, whose “fairy rock” genre has carved out a niche in alternative music since the pandemic, ends her first tour in the Middle East in Cambridge. Though her stage presence still feels shy at times, the concert captured the spirit of an artist and a fan community on the rise.
LIGO celebrates the 10th anniversary of the first direct gravitational wave observation
Dr. Kip Thorne: “This really is a whole new way of observing aspects of the universe that you can't see in any other manner.”
Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the most performative of them all?
Louisa Zhu ’28: "A performative male is women’s rights, matcha, Labubus, well-dressed, Laufey, Mitski, Clairo, insert buzzwords here."
YouTube streamer IShowSpeed makes a visit to MIT
On Sept. 5, 2025, American YouTuber Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. made a surprise visit to MIT, which drew significant attention from students and passersby.
Open Your Mind at Life Alive
Life Alive’s September challenge featuring Dr. Uma Naidoo debuts a new smoothie
Argana Falafel opens in the Launchpad in the Student Center
Argana Falafel, a Middle Eastern and halal food vendor, opened in the Launchpad in the Student Center on Sept. 3, 2025.
East Campus reopens following two years of renovations
MIT’s East Campus (EC) dormitory reopened in August 2025 following two years of renovations.
77 first-year students receive FYRE offers, a significant increase from 2024
This year, 113 first-year students participated in the First-Year Resident Exchange (FYRE), a program that allows first-year students to move to another dorm during orientation week.
Life Alive brings the food alive
It’s a common tradition to credit the food that “made” you. Bill Gates’ college years always has a cameo of the pizza at Pinnochio’s, and Jensen’s Huang early career stories never fail to include the pancakes at Denny’s. One of the restaurants that has been a staple in my college...
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Life Alive brings the food alive
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Flooding in Next House temporarily relocates 28 residents
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Warmer weekend to round out the summer
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Boston Globe publishes article about Kornbluth’s handling of cancer research scandal at Duke
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The Division of Student Life introduces the Student Group Funding Council
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Temperatures to rebound for the weekend
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When universities suffer, everyone loses
Hall and Ellis: “We must understand that the economic and strategic leverage the U.S. enjoys today was not achieved by accident. It came from deliberate investment in research."
Yes, It’s Genocide. Time to Back Divestment.
Solomon: “The Tech should stop publishing pieces denying the reality of genocide and ongoing mass atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Instead, it should embrace divestment.”
The MIT I know
Ethan Abraham: “One can only hope that Ms. Vemuri's science is carried on a higher level of integrity and thoughtfulness than her political rant.”
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When universities suffer, everyone loses
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Yes, It’s Genocide. Time to Back Divestment.
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The MIT I know
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Fear and Loathing in a Presidential Salute
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An Open Letter to Megha Vemuri
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Collaboration Begets Creativity in Both the Arts and Sciences
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Commencement 2025: From a 50-year perspective
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Virgin is best when Lorde is wide open
Virgin, released on June 27, sees the singer return to her roots: big feelings, electronic instrumentals, and the city.
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Is it safe to do the Nicki Minaj challenge?
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Virgin is best when Lorde is wide open
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Award-winning author Ocean Vuong presents The Emperor of Gladness at First Parish Church
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Bold looks, big talent: art and fashion shine at the 2025 MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase
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Mitsuko Uchida’s graceful performance stuns the audience at the BSO
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Oleana: not a must have, more of a “why not?”
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Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat: Uneven narratives of 20th century geopolitics set to astonishingly good jazz
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A summer of woe lies ahead for the Celtics
One year after winning the chip, the Celtics are looking to make moves.
Women’s Track and Field Wins Program’s First NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championship
On May 24, MIT Women’s Track and Field closed out a dominant season with their first Division III Outdoor National Championship Title.
Spring Varsity Sports Review
Before May approaches, check out how our varsity athletes have been faring as the weather warms up.
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A summer of woe lies ahead for the Celtics
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Women’s Track and Field Wins Program’s First NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championship
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Spring Varsity Sports Review
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MIT Club Frisbee: Grim Beavers and Munchers Compete at Sectionals
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MIT women’s swimming and diving claim first national championship; men finish ninth
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MIT’s Spring Sports Season Heats Up
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Women’s Track & Field Wins First Ever Indoor NCAA D-III National Championship
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Meet Professor Danna Freedman, the new Director of Quantum@MIT
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Meet Alex Shalek, Director of the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science
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Connecting the brain and the mind
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Where hobbits come from: tracing Homo floresiensis origins
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From cannonballs to magic functions: Fields Medalist Maryna Viazovska presents sphere packing at the 2025 Simons Lecture Series
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Harnessing the power of viruses to fight brain cancer
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Computing of tomorrow
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