Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra Delivers a Dark, Magnificent First Concert of the Semester
Nate H. Cohen reviews the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra’s first concert of the semester, a powerful all-Soviet Era program held on March 8 at Sanders Theatre. Conducted by Federico Cortese, the orchestra opened with Ustvolskaya’s intense “Symphonic Poem No. 2”, followed by excerpts from Shostakovich’s “Suite on Verses of Michelangelo”, featuring vocalist Junhan Choi and harpist Olivia Lee. After intermission, the orchestra delivered a gripping performance of Shostakovich’s “Symphony No. 11”, capturing its emotional and historical weight. Despite occasional imperfections, the ensemble’s technical precision, emotional range, and musical maturity stood out throughout the evening.
哈佛拉德克利夫管弦乐团带来本学期第一场黑暗而华丽的音乐会
内特·H·科恩（Nate H. Cohen）回顾了哈佛拉德克利夫管弦乐团本学期的第一场场场音乐会，这是一场强大的全单元时代节目，于3月8日在桑德斯剧院举行。在费德里科·科尔特斯的指挥下，乐团与乌沃尔斯卡娅（Ustvol） s）卡亚）激情澎湃的《第2场》号交响诗》开场，另外还有肖斯塔科维奇的《米开朗基罗诗句组曲》选段，由崔歌手俊翰和竖琴演奏家奥利维亚·李演绎。中场休息后，乐团演奏了肖斯塔科维奇的《第11号交响诗》，扣住人心的弦，抓住了其情感和历史少量。虽然偶尔有瑕疵，但整个晚上，乐团的技术精准、情感范围和音乐成熟度都十分出色。
A Candlelit Evening: Closeness and Nostalgia at the Crimson Cellos’ Concert
Nicole M. Hernandez Abud reflects on the Crimson Cellos’ “Concert in Candlelight” held on March 9 in Winthrop House’s Junior Common Room, where a cozy, candlelit setting fostered a rare intimacy between musicians and audience. Blending classical and contemporary works, the ensemble performed pieces from Vivaldi, Pachelbel, and Piazzolla, alongside modern hits by Taylor Swift, Gotye, and Coldplay. With visible chemistry and warmth, the musicians’ nuanced expressions and slight imperfections enhanced the emotional authenticity of the evening. The thoughtful repertoire, ambiance, and closeness created a nostalgic and unforgettable musical experience.
烛光之夜：深红大提琴音乐会上与怀旧的亲密
妮可·M·埃尔南德斯·阿布德回忆3月9日在温思罗普学院初级公共休息室举办的Crimson Cellos乐队“烛光音乐会”，当时，温馨的蜡烛光营造出音乐家和观众之间罕见的亲密感。该乐团融合了古典和当代的作品，演奏了维瓦尔第、帕赫贝尔和亚皮佐拉的作品，以及泰勒·斯威夫特、戈蒂耶和酷演奏乐队的现代热门歌曲。当时的表情明显出现瑕疵和即将到来的他们，以及化学反应增强了晚会的情感真实性。周到的、波尔和感亲密创造了旧怀而难忘的音乐体验。
What are the odds of picking a perfect NCAA bracket?
Harvard statistician Kevin Rader explains that the odds of picking a perfect NCAA March Madness bracket are astronomically low—1 in 2⁶³, or quintillions—comparable to winning the Powerball twice in a row. While top seeds rarely lose early, reducing the randomness somewhat, unpredictable upsets still make perfection nearly impossible. No one has ever officially achieved a perfect bracket. To win an office pool, Rader advises picking favorites while choosing a few strategic upsets to stand out, but warns that beyond a point, it's almost a coin flip.
完美挑选 NCAA 的分组的几率有多大？
哈佛统计学家凯文·雷德（Kevin Rader）解释说，选出了完美的NCAA疯狂三月（Catherine's March）疯狂）的可信度低得可怜——2⁶³分之一，即千万亿分之一——实际上连续两次赢得强力球彩票。虽然头号很少早早失利，在一定编程降低了随机性，但不可预测的意外仍然使几乎不可能。从来没有人正式获得过完美的胜利。为了赢得办公室抽奖，雷德建议拿下最喜欢的球队，同时选择一些战略性的意外来强力，但他警告说，一旦到了一定分，这几乎就是抛硬币。
As Trump Slashes Federal Grants, the Harvard School of Public Health Has the Most To Lose
The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) is reeling from President Trump's sweeping cuts to federal research funding, suffering more than any other Harvard school due to its 59% reliance on such funds. At least a dozen grants have been terminated, forcing program closures, hiring freezes, and reductions in Ph.D. admissions. Particularly targeted are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) research areas, including LGBTQ and racial health studies. Professor Brittany Charlton lost her entire NIH grant portfolio, threatening her LGBTQ Health Center. Despite calls for philanthropic support, faculty stress that federal funding remains irreplaceable.
特朗普削减联邦拨款，哈佛大学公共卫生学院最大损失
哈佛大学公共卫生学院（HSPH）因特朗普总统大幅削减联邦研究而受到重创，由于59%的资金需求，该学院受到的冲击比哈佛大学其他任何学院都要大。至少有数十项拨款被终止，导致项目关闭、招聘暂停、博士招生减少。特别是针对多样性、公平性和抵抗性（DEI）研究领域，包括LGBTQ和种族健康研究。布列尼塔·查尔顿教授失去了她所有的NIH拨款，她的LGBTQ健康中心也受到了威胁。尽管呼吁员工慈善支持，但教职强调联邦资金仍然是不可替代的。
World Bank President Ajay Banga Talks Jobs and Development at IOP Forum
By Anna Shao
At a Harvard Institute of Politics Forum, World Bank President Ajay Banga emphasized that job creation must be central to global development efforts. He highlighted the importance of local business growth, anti-corruption, infrastructure, and policy reforms in achieving sustainable economic progress and curbing migration. Banga warned that population growth in emerging markets is outpacing job opportunities, risking mass migration. He also addressed immigration challenges, calling for more empathy toward migrants. Stressing self-reliance, Banga said countries must take ownership of reforms, with institutions like the World Bank acting as catalysts, not sole drivers.
世界银行行长阿贾耶·班加在 IOP 论坛上讨论就业与发展
作者： 邵安娜
在哈佛政治学院论坛上，世界银行行长阿贾耶·班加强调，创造就业成为全球发展努力的核心。他强调，地方企业增长、反腐败、基础设施和改革是实现可持续经济发展和政权导入的关键。班加警告称，新兴市场人口增长速度超过了就业机会，激发了大规模移民的风险。他还谈到了移民问题，呼吁赋予移民更多的吸引力。班加倍强调自力更生，并表示各国必须积极主动进行改革，而世界银行等机构应发挥催化剂的作用，而不是唯一的推动力。
Natasha Bedingfield To Headline Yardfest 2025
By Darcy G Lin
Natasha Bedingfield, best known for 2000s hits like “Unwritten” and “Pocketful of Sunshine,” will headline Yardfest 2025, Harvard College’s annual spring concert, on April 6 in Tercentenary Theatre, the College Events Board confirmed. The event will also feature student bands Yardbops, Stryk9, and Big Tuesday as openers. Bedingfield’s music saw a resurgence with “Unwritten” charting again in 2024. Despite student hopes for bigger names, officials cite budget limits tied to the Student Activities Fee. Last year’s headliner, Tinashe, also faced mixed reactions due to similar funding constraints.
Natasha Bedingfield 将担任 2025 年 Yardfest 的主角
作者： Darcy G Lin
哈佛大学活动委员会证实，以21世纪热门歌曲“Unwriting”和“Pocketful of Sunshine”著名的娜塔莎·贝丁菲尔德将于4月6日在Tercentenary剧院参加哈佛大学一年一度的春季音乐会Yardfest 2025。学生乐队Yardbops、Stryk9和Big Tuesday也将作为开场参加世界杯活动。贝丁菲尔德的音乐再次风靡一时，2024今年的“不成文”再次登顶排行榜。学生们希望有更大的牌手，但官员们表示，预算限制与学生活动费有关。由于类似的资金，去年的主角Tinashe也因类似的资金而限制受到褒贬不一的评价。
Op Eds: I’m Glad Harvard Expanded Aid. Now It’s Time To Increase Access.
In her op-ed, Ira Sharma ’28 applauds Harvard's expanded financial aid, but argues it's not enough — the University must also increase access by actively recruiting high-achieving students from low-income, geographically underrepresented communities. Despite aid efforts, elite “feeder schools” and wealthy recruited athletes remain overrepresented, while students from public schools and rural areas often lack the resources or encouragement to apply. Sharma calls for Harvard to partner more closely with under-resourced schools, making admissions and financial aid more accessible to students who would benefit most from a Harvard education.
专栏：我很高兴哈佛扩大了援助。现在是时候增加入学机会了。
在她的专栏文章中，28岁的艾拉·夏尔马对哈佛扩大经济援助表示赞赏，但这还不够——大学还必须通过积极招募来自低收入、地理上主体不足的社区的高成就学生来增加入学机会。虽然完成了援助工作，但精英“生源学校”和富裕的运动员仍然占多数，而来自公立学校和农村地区的学生往往缺乏资源或申请的鼓励。夏尔马呼吁哈佛与资源短缺的学校建立更加紧密的合作伙伴关系，让那些最有能力从哈佛教育中受益的学生更容易获得入学和经济援助。
Columns: Harvard Has To Make Up Its Mind About General Education
Henry F. Haidar ’28 critiques the current state of Harvard’s General Education (Gen Ed) program, noting widespread student disengagement and a lack of clarity in its purpose. While faculty recently proposed eliminating the pass/fail option for one Gen Ed course to boost seriousness, Haidar argues that deeper reform is needed. He highlights how the program’s attempt to balance rigor and flexibility leads to a muddled experience, with overly specialized courses, limited choices, and ineffective distribution requirements. He suggests Harvard must choose between adopting broader academic standards or embracing an open curriculum to restore educational purpose.
专栏：哈佛必须对通识教育做出决定
亨利·F·海达尔（Henry F. Haidar）（28岁）批评了哈佛通知识教育（Gen Ed）课程的学校，指出学生普遍参与度低，课程目的不明确。虽然教师们最近提议取消一门通识教育课程的及格/不及格选项，以提高要求性，但海达尔认为进行更深入的改革。他强调，该课程试图平衡严谨性和体验灵活性，需要导致课程混乱，课程过于专业化，选择有限，分配要求有效。他建议哈佛必须在采用更广泛的学术标准和采用开放课程以教育目的之间做出选择。
From Tchaikovsky to Tilson Thomas: A History of Classical Music at the BSO
Nina M. Jasanoff reviews a recent Boston Symphony Orchestra concert led by Teddy Abrams, featuring violinist Ray Chen in a stirring performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Chen’s expressive interpretation captured the piece’s emotional depth, particularly in the dynamic third movement. The orchestra complemented him skillfully, and Abrams’s relaxed conducting allowed for artistic freedom. After intermission, baritone Dashon Burton performed Michael Tilson Thomas’s “Whitman Songs”, which received mixed reception due to its unusual pairing of music and text. The concert concluded with a vibrant performance of Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances”, showcasing the orchestra’s rhythmic precision and energy.
从柴可夫斯基到蒂尔森·托马斯：波士顿交响乐团古典音乐史
妮娜·M·贾萨诺夫（Nina M. Jasanoff）最近评论了泰迪·艾布拉姆斯（Teddy）艾布拉姆斯）指挥的波士顿交响乐团的一场音乐会，浣熊家陈雷（雷）演奏了激动人心的柴可夫斯基阿拉斯加协奏曲。陈雷富有表现力的演绎抓住了这首乐曲的情感深度，特别是在动态的第三乐乐团巧妙地配合了他，而艾布拉姆斯轻松的指挥为艺术带来了自由。中场休息后，男中音达尚·伯顿（达尚·伯顿）演奏了迈克尔·蒂尔森·托马斯（迈克尔·蒂尔森·托马斯）的《惠特曼之歌》，由于音乐和歌词的独特搭配，这首歌获得了褒贬不一的评价。音乐会以伯恩斯坦充满活力的“交响舞曲”结束，展示了乐团节奏的精准性和活力。
Healthy eating in midlife linked to overall healthy aging
A new study led by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, along with collaborators in Copenhagen and Montreal, finds that following plant-based, minimally processed diets in midlife is strongly linked to healthy aging—reaching age 70 and beyond with preserved physical, cognitive, and mental health. Analyzing data from over 105,000 adults over 30 years, the study found the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) and Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI) were especially effective. In contrast, diets high in ultra-processed foods lowered the likelihood of aging healthfully, reinforcing the role of nutrition in long-term well-being.
中年健康饮食与整体健康相关研究
哈佛大学陈曾熙公共卫生学院的研究人员与哥本哈根和老板的合作者共同领导的一项新研究发现，中年时遵循以植物为基础的、加工程度最低的饮食与健康老龄化密切相关——可以保持身体、认知心理和健康，活到70岁甚至更久该研究分析了30年来105,000多个系列的数据，发现替代健康饮食指数（AHEI）和行星饮食健康指数（PHDI）尤其如此。相比之下，超加工食品的饮食降低了健康饮食的可能性，有效增强了长期健康中的营养。
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