Volume 145: Year in Review
Letters from the V145 Editor-in-Chief, News Editors, Campus Life Editor, Arts Editor, Science Editor, and Editorial Board Member.
MIT kicks off 52nd annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Feb. 5 speaker panel
On Feb. 5, MIT opened the 52nd annual celebration of Dr. King with a speaker panel hosting three MLK Scholars: L’Merchie Frazier, Dr. Patrick Njoroge, and Djamila Tais Ribeiro dos Santos.
Katie Spivakovsky ’26 named 2026 Churchill Scholar
Katie Spivakovsky ’26, a biological engineering (Course 20) and artificial intelligence (Course 6-4) double major, recently won a 2026 Churchill Scholarship.
TFUAP proposal poses vision for future of undergraduate education at MIT
On Feb. 5, 2026, the Task Force on the Undergraduate Academic Program (TFUAP) sent an email to the MIT community sharing their draft proposal, which details potential changes to the GIRs, academic policies, and Institute curriculum requirements.
Seasonal temperatures return and the melting begins
As we head into the weekend, a weak disturbance will pass through New England, potentially bringing a few snow showers on Saturday. Otherwise, mild temperatures and few clouds will make for a pleasant weekend.
BREAKING: Mechanical Engineering lecturer Michele Reilly, associate of Professor Seth Lloyd, visited Epstein’s island in 2015
Reilly has been teaching at MIT since 2023 with Professor Seth Lloyd, who had also cultivated a close relationship with Epstein.
Dr. Mouhab Rizkalla talks faith, history at annual “Reason for God” series
On Jan. 22, Dr. Mouhab Rizkalla, a specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, presented historical evidence in defense of the Christian faith at the Stratton Student Center.
MIT community rallies behind Boston “ICE Out Everywhere” protest
On Jan. 30, over 100 MIT affiliates marched from Hockfield Court to join hundreds of Bostonians protesting ICE in Copley Square amidst freezing temperatures.
BREAKING: Epstein’s ties with MIT further revealed in latest DoJ document release
Documents highlight several interactions between Epstein and several MIT affiliates past and present.
Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood presents ‘Book of Lives’ at First Parish Church
On Jan. 27, award-winning author Margaret Atwood presented her new memoir called 'Book of Lives' at First Parish Church in Cambridge.
Seahawks defense dominates Drake Maye and Patriots to win Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 to win Super Bowl LX this past Sunday.
Chocoholics Unite!
At the MIT Laboratory for Chocolate Science, eating experimental results is not just encouraged — it’s part of the fun.
Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions are in, and this year the science agrees
Late January was especially cold. Here’s why.
