U.S. Department of Education investigating legacy admissions at Harvard
On July 25, the U.S. Department of Education opened a civil rights investigation into the legacy admissions policy at Harvard University. This move comes after the Supreme Court ruled affirmative action unconstitutional on June 29, prompting further scrutiny of the college admissions process.
U.S. Women Stumble in World Cup
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team had a rocky start to the World Cup which began on July 20. After beating Vietnam 3-0 in their opening match, the squad has drawn their last two matches 1-1 and 0-0 with the Netherlands and Portugal respectively. The team has advanced to the Round of 16, where they will face a strong Sweden team on Aug. 6.
Former President Trump Indicted on charges stemming from 2020 election
On Aug. 1, Former President Donald J. Trump was indicted on four counts relating to his attempt to overturn the 2020 election, which culminated in a deadly insurrection in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The indictment , which was filed by special counsel Jack Smith, contains charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States, witness tampering and conspiracy against the rights of citizens, and obstruction of an attempt to obstruct an official proceeding.
Last Day of Summer Session, First Day of Classes for 2023 Fall Semester
The last day of classes for the summer session is August 18.
A brief stormy pause to an otherwise pleasant weekend
Clear skies are coming to Boston as high pressure moves in from the west. Cloud cover will increase into Friday, when heavy rain and some thunderstorms are expected to move through the Northeast. Then, pleasant temperatures and comfortable humidities will return over the weekend. It’s a great time to enjoy some outdoor activities in Boston as the summer term is wrapping up!
Wandering Around Tianmu Aimlessly
Why was I so emotional about a place I’d only lived in for two years?
Clique Counting
I’ve been frustrated by the idea of cliques: both in computer science and socially.
