Harvard Squared

Three images, from left: illustration of a bee in a yellow flower, a black and white illustration of a whale, and the front of a white colonial house

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Extracurriculars

Events on and off campus during July and August

Blue sky, wintry day with snow on the ground and snow on maple tree branches

Harvard Squared | January-February 2022

Natural Winter Wonders, Mass Audubon

Getting outside and enjoying the New England’s winter season

by Nell Porter Brown

The red brick former arsenal built in 1850 that now houses the Springfield armory museum

Harvard Squared | November-December 2021

American Ingenuity

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

by Nell Porter Brown

Harvard Squared | November-December 2021

Reasons to Rejoice

This holiday, discover safely spectacular ways to celebrate the season.

by Kara Baskin

Illustration of a ghostly green monster and two children looking scared

Harvard Squared | September-October 2021

Curiosities: A Fantasy Trip

 “Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration,” at the Norman Rockwell Museum

by Nell Porter Brown

Harvard Squared | September-October 2021

True North

Here’s where to plan your next fall adventure in Vermont and Maine.

by Kara Baskin

Michael Lyon and son ride a bike next to a river.

John Harvard's Journal | September-October 2021

How to Take a European Bike Vacation

Michael J. Lyon pursues easy, affordable trips.

by Jacob Sweet

Exterior view of the synagogue

Harvard Squared | September-October 2021

America’s Oldest Synagogue

Newport R.I.’s colonial era and thriving Jewish community 

by Nell Porter Brown

Views of orchards and iconic red bar at Lookout farm

Harvard Squared | September-October 2021

Betting on Lookout Farm

A pandemic-era restaurant-plus-farm thrives in Natick, Massachusetts

by Nell Porter Brown

Two blue surfboards and an orange on rest on end against a weatherbeaten wall.

Harvard Squared | July-August 2021

Here Comes the Sun

Where to explore, relax, and renew this season, from the Berkshires to the beach

by Kara Baskin

Photo of Bonnie Tsui standing on a pier

Montage | July-August 2021

A Surfing Author’s Children’s Book

In the swim with Bonnie Tsui

by S.I. Rosenbaum