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Graduate student Richard Solomon speaks at the ICE off-campus rally on the steps of the Student Center on Friday, March 21. Vivian Hir–The Tech
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Protesters hold “ICE Off Campus” rally in front of Student Center

On March 21 at noon, over 50 protesters gathered outside the steps of the Student Center to protest the arrest of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil and the potential presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on campus.

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Fourth quarter Physical Education & Wellness classes begin on Wednesday, April 2. 

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A lukewarm welcome to April

April has finally arrived, and with it we’re seeing several chances of rain in the next few days as a large storm system makes its way across the eastern US.

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UA releases 2025 election results on March 21

On March 21, the UA Election Commission sent an email to the MIT undergraduate community with the 2025 UA Election results.

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UA President-Elect Alice Hall ’26 and VP-Elect Mariam Abdelbarr ‘27 discuss goals and plans

Hall and Abdelbarr will serve as UA President and Vice President for the 2025-26 school year.

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Professor Ben Ross Schneider discusses cuts to the Department of Education and USAID

On April 2, The Tech sat down with Professor Schneider to discuss the domestic and international implications of the Trump administration’s cuts to governmental agencies, including the Department of Education and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

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Alice Hall '26 and Mariam Abdelbarr '27 have been elected as the UA's President and Vice President for the 2025-2026 academic year. Photo Provided by Katelyn Howard
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Playboi Carti’s newest release, MUSIC, isn’t an adequate apology for “the wait”

On March 14, Playboi Carti released MUSIC, his long-awaited third album. Below, Alex and Sabine attempt to make their way through the 30-song tracklist, plus the four bonus tracks on March 25’s MUSIC - SORRY 4 DA WAIT.

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Making New Connections

Finding the “friends” in “friends-to-lovers”

play review

Henry V, in an MIT hour

The MIT Shakespeare Ensemble’s take of Henry V was a great blend of creativity, humor, and historical storytelling.

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Violinist Midori and pianist Özgür Aydin perform at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall on Friday, March 7. Photo Courtesy of Robert Torres
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Renowned violinist Midori returns to Boston

For the first time since 2012, renowned violinist Midori Gotō, known publicly as Midori, returned to the Celebrity Series of Boston with a stunning program accompanied by Özgür Aydin on the piano.

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Crossword: Midi-Term

This is a lightly challenging midi puzzle.

Science

Chasing impossible: MIT-DFCI Center for Glioblastoma Systems Biology hosts inaugural Glioblastoma Tumor Microenvironment Symposium

For more than twenty years, clinical trials for treating this deadly brain cancer have been at a standstill. Now, scientists have hope that they are moving towards a cure.

Sports

MIT women’s swimming and diving claim first national championship; men finish ninth

The Engineers throw down performances for the ages: Sisson French, Coach of the Year

book review

Innovation in Isolation: the highlights of Ukrainian technology history

Innovation in Isolation chronicles the miraculous development of Ukrainian computer science.

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The sunrise along the Amtrak Northeast Regional at Stonington, CT, on March 27, at 7:01 a.m. Vivian Hir–The Tech
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In memoriam: Frederick Greene, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry

Frederick Greene, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, died on March 22 at 97.

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In memoriam: Lee Grodzins, Professor Emeritus of Physics

Lee Grodzins, Professor Emeritus in Physics, died March 6 at 98.

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In memoriam: David Schmittlein, longest-serving dean of the Sloan School of Management

David Schmittlein, Professor of Marketing and the longest-serving dean in the history of the MIT Sloan School of Management, died on March 13 at 69.

Opinion

Cachet in a time of crisis

Elon Musk’s DOGE is carrying out an unprecedented attack on essential federal funding and services. What can MIT affiliates do about it?

Battlecode at 25: how a whimsical idea became an enduring MIT love story

Here’s how Battlecode began 25 years ago — and why the secret to its endurance is the quiet love that the global community of nerds have for each other.

NOTICE: Lifting Suspension on Opinion Policy

The Tech Editorial Board is lifting the temporary suspension on the Opinion section, and we are accepting submissions, effective immediately.

Sports

MIT women’s swimming and diving claim first national championship; men finish ninth

The Engineers throw down performances for the ages: Sisson French, Coach of the Year

Sports Blitz

Friday, February 21st:

Winter Recap, Spring Preview

As winter sports enter the twilight of their seasons, spring athletes are preparing to kick off their 2025 campaigns. Before we get too caught up in our sports of sticks and bats (that’s lacrosse and baseball/softball, if you didn’t know), let’s recap how our winter sports have fared since the...