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Sol Robert '26 and her friend take a selfie with YouTube streamer IShowSpeed near 77 Mass Ave on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Photo Courtesy of Sol Robert
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A spectator of the Performative Male Contest shows up to support with a Labubu dressed in a Dodgers jersey. Lee Chen–The Tech
Arts

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."

News

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.

News

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.

News

East Campus reopens following two years of renovations

MIT’s East Campus (EC) dormitory reopened in August 2025 following two years of renovations.

News

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.

News

Flooding in Next House temporarily relocates 28 residents

On August 20 at around 2:15 pm, a pipe in the eastern wing of Next House’s fourth floor (4E) burst, causing significant water damage.

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A wooden fort constructed by East Campus residents in the East Campus courtyard on Tuesday Sept. 2, 2025. Vivian Hir–The Tech
weather

Warmer weekend to round out the summer

Lots of stellar days this past week. Today is no exception with a high in the upper 70s and a gentle breeze.

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Frederick George Keyes Professor of Chemistry Danna Freedman poses in Killian court. Photo courtesy of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Science

Meet Professor Danna Freedman, the new Director of Quantum@MIT

Freedman: “We are the leaders in every area of quantum, and we are very well poised to integrate our efforts with end users to connect with applications.”

Opinion

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.”

Campus Life

Questions?

The feedback loop in your own mind is the greatest way to sharpen your questions.

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On graduating and leaving French House

The conundrum of MD/JD

You might be biting off more than you can chew.