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Students climb what has affectionately been called “Mount Simmons” on Tuesday. Later that evening, trucks and construction vehicles began scooping snow away from the base of the pile.

Brendan S. Chang ’16 sets the ball for his teammates during MIT’s 3-1 victory over Southern Vermont College on Tuesday.

A water pipe break caused minor flooding in Burton-Conner late Monday night. Cold weather has been responsible for similar incidents in buildings around campus, including the Student Center and Maseeh Hall.

A vigil for the victims of the shooting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, organized by the MIT Muslim Students Association, was held in Lobby 7 on Thursday.

Billy Ruschel ’18 leaps into the air during the men’s triple jump on Saturday. More than 10 schools attended the Gordon Kelly Invitational, hosted at MIT.

London Mayor Boris Johnson gave a public lecture on innovation at the British Consulate General in Boston on Monday, Feb. 9. At the event, organized by MIT Innovation Initiative, Johnson spoke about the importance of ...

A pigeon found its way to the third floor railing of Lobby 7 on Wednesday evening. It was unclear how long the pigeon, rumored to be considering a position as a Course 16 instructor, had been in the building. The pige...

Thom Wall attempts to stack six wine glasses on the edge of a dagger during the JuggleMIT show at Walker on Jan. 7.

Students attempt to bury the sculpture “Transparent Horizon” in snow on Tuesday following a record-breaking period of snowfall.

New England Patriots players (from right) Tim Wright and Rob Gronkowski smile to the fans during Wednesday’s victory parade following their Superbowl win.

Dennis R. Levene ’15 defends a Clark University player during MIT’s convincing 80-57 win on Saturday afternoon.

Historical reenactors dressed in traditional military gear from Revolutionary New England lead the parade.

New England Patriots players (from left) Brandon Bolden, Stevan Ridley, and Shane Vereen respond to fans’ ecstatic cheering during Wednesday’s Super Bowl victory parade.

A fan proudly shows off four fingers, representing the four Super Bowl victories of the New England Patriots in 2001, 2003, 2004, and 2014.

Fans clad in Patriots gear show off their New England pride during Wednesday’s parade.

Patriots cheerleaders celebrate with fans during the parade for the team’s Super Bowl victory.