The Harvard Crimson

The Harvard Crimson is Harvard University’s student newspaper and the nation’s oldest continuously published daily college newspaper. Written and edited by Harvard undergraduates in Cambridge, it covers university administration, faculty and student life alongside Cambridge city news, national stories that touch the campus and an opinion section with columns and editorials. Its readership extends beyond students to faculty, alumni and the general public.

Founded in 1873, The Crimson operates independently of the university. It publishes every weekday morning, except on federal and university holidays, and produces a weekly print edition on Fridays. Over its long history it has trained generations of journalists, writers and public figures, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served as its president as a student. Recent coverage has ranged from faculty meetings and university finances to Cambridge City Council debates and public safety alerts.

What to Know

• The Crimson reaches millions of readers among students, faculty, alumni and the public.
• The Crimson was incorporated in 1967, nearly a century after its founding.
• Readers can sign up to get The Crimson by email.
• News tips can be submitted through a secure channel.