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how to grow a vibrant kresge just add sod
- by Abby H. '20
- April 18, 2019
Spring is here, which means we are nearing the end of Kresge lawn torment season. From August to March, the grass in front of Kresge is hit with an onslaught of violent offenses ranging from tents to snow, turning it to mud. Recovery begins in April, when it is… Read More

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21 i don't know about you but i'm feeling 21...
- by Alexa J. '20
- April 17, 2019
A 21st birthday has significant significance in the U.S. because you can now drink that special fermented beverage that has basically been available to everyone in most other countries since they were a preteen. I’ve hit that milestone this semester and would like to share 21 thoughts I’ve… Read More

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You only got in because you’re a… how to cope when good news unexpectedly gives you the blues
- by Shuli J. '22
- April 16, 2019
This is a blog post for those of you who are struggling with the social implications of getting into colleges. It’s such good news, you should be elated — but it’s also complicated, and really difficult, when you get in but your friend doesn’t; or when you get in, but… Read More
Gerald Fink’s “What Is a Gene?” one of those cool talks that happen at MIT all the time
- by Abby H. '20
- April 11, 2019
In 1981, Gerald Fink was a professor at Cornell and a member of a visiting committee at MIT. At the time, MIT faculty and administration were split over the idea of establishing an MIT-affiliated but independent research facility on campus that would be known as the Whitehead… Read More

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#killian award
Set Your Alarm for CPW 2019 i'm entirely serious
- by Kathleen E. '22
- April 10, 2019
CPW 2019 is happening this week, starting on Thursday! There are hundreds of student-run events to welcome the class of 2023 and help them figure out if MIT is the right place for them. This amazing blog post by Yuliya K. ’18 has (almost) all the logistic info you need to… Read More

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things work out following up on confusion
- by Danny and Allan G. '20
- April 9, 2019
This past June, we wrote Axes of Confusion, a post about our struggle to decide whether to stay in our current major, 21E Humanities and Engineering which allows us to combine CMS with Course 6, or to switch into solely CMS. Read More
CPW Advice 2k19 come party wildly and/or play wii and/or perceive wonders and/or...
- by Shuli J. '22
- April 8, 2019
It’s CPW week!!!!!!!!! (What is CPW? It’s Campus Preview Weekend, or as I tell all my friends back home who don’t know MIT lingo, Admitted Students’ Weekend. Admitted high school seniors flood MIT for 3.14 days and all of campus puts on a bazillion fun events for them!) I wanted… Read More

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MIT Curling

Curious about curling? Meet the MIT Curling Club and learn why the sport is often referred to as "chess on ice."

MIT astronomers help capture first image of black hole

An international team of over 200 astronomers, including scientists from MIT’s Haystack Observatory, has captured the first direct images of a black hole at the heart of the Messier 87 galaxy.

Designing cars that fly and swim

Crystal Winston '19 imagines a world where transportation isn't limited to just roads. The mechanical engineering major and Marshall Scholar is pursuing her dream to design vehicles that drive, fly, and swim.

a week in europe pictures of munich, vienna, amsterdam
- by Joonho K. '20
- April 8, 2019
on friday, loud, incessant bangs and whirrs of the never-ending projects just outside my window keep me awake as i attempt to make our 6.033 report seem comprehensible. i look outside and see the same view i’ve seen for two years: briggs field, flat and green and fine but boring. Read More

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Holding pattern undergrad | me | graduation
- by Taylor V. '19
- April 6, 2019
I never thought I’d say this, but I’m kind of bored. A combination of not being an athlete + a lighter class schedule + spring break + being a senior = I just want to graduate already. Let’s break that down and separate by terms, shall we? I’m officially retired… Read More
Ethics, AI, and the College of Computing some student voices in a campus controversy
- by Veronica M. '22
- April 5, 2019
It’s interesting that I’ve never been even remotely involved in anything political, and in all such situations would always be the outsider looking in. However, in late February a protest was held at the massive tent outside Kresge that was the venue of the College of Computing celebrations, a… Read More

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the joys and frustrations of 6.009 this class will be the death of me, and i love it
- by Shuli J. '22
- April 4, 2019
I texted my friend, “I feel like my frustration with 6.009 over the course of each week would make an amazing sinusoidal graph.” She said, “You should make that a blog post!” So here it is, a lil post about how crazy 6.009 makes me (and how I can’t stop… Read More

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In Memory of a Greatly Beloved Establishment rip the stud subway
- by Nisha D. '21
- April 3, 2019
My fellow readers of the MIT Admissions blogs, a great tragedy has befallen us today. The favorite dining spot of hundreds of students on campus has been closed down. Yes, that’s right: the Subway in the Student Center is no more. This past weekend, Subway closed abruptly due to… Read More
Doing well??? Uh, sure... I guess
- by Mimi S. '22
- April 3, 2019
In my last post (which was way too long ago 😖), but I guess I should update y’all on how my new schedule was going. And the answer to the question is: Ok, I guess… As a quick reminder my current schedule is: Real Analysis (18.100A) Physics II… Read More

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MIT grad student develops algorithm to capture black hole image That image of a black hole you saw everywhere yesterday? MIT grad student Katie Bouman made it possible.

The Try Guys try out AGNES MIT AgeLab Director Joe Coughlin helped the Try Guys experience old age with his Age Gain Now Empathy System (AGNES).

From Killian Court to the Touch Rugby World Cup Paul Ayers got his start playing touch rugby (yes, it's a legit thing) at MIT. Now he's repping the U.S. at the World Cup in Malaysia.

A never-ending Pi Day comic This comic from MIT IS&T is irrationally funny. Happy Pi Day folks!

MIT student develops a real-life sorting hat The hat is made of non-invasive electrodes that capture a person's brain activity and uses machine-learning to detect what a user is imagining.

Cute lil’ snowblowing friend MIT engineer Dane Kouttron built a remote-controlled snow blower so people could clear snow without having to go outside.

GOODBYE OPPY This comic about the end of the Mars Opportunity rover's existence gives us ALL THE FEELS. RIP Oppy you were the best robot explorer we could hope for.

Do you think a robot could beat you in Jenga? This robot that uses machine-learning and sensory hardware to play Jenga like a pro.

Rookie the dog vs. RC car Rookie likes to chase squirrels. RC cars look like squirrels, I guess. MIT student Shane Colton made this video, saying "it's a perfect example for the importance of dog-robot interaction for squirrel population in MIT."

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MIT grad student develops algorithm to capture black hole image That image of a black hole you saw everywhere yesterday? MIT grad student Katie Bouman made it possible.

The Try Guys try out AGNES MIT AgeLab Director Joe Coughlin helped the Try Guys experience old age with his Age Gain Now Empathy System (AGNES).

From Killian Court to the Touch Rugby World Cup Paul Ayers got his start playing touch rugby (yes, it's a legit thing) at MIT. Now he's repping the U.S. at the World Cup in Malaysia.

A never-ending Pi Day comic This comic from MIT IS&T is irrationally funny. Happy Pi Day folks!

MIT student develops a real-life sorting hat The hat is made of non-invasive electrodes that capture a person's brain activity and uses machine-learning to detect what a user is imagining.

Cute lil’ snowblowing friend MIT engineer Dane Kouttron built a remote-controlled snow blower so people could clear snow without having to go outside.

GOODBYE OPPY This comic about the end of the Mars Opportunity rover's existence gives us ALL THE FEELS. RIP Oppy you were the best robot explorer we could hope for.

Do you think a robot could beat you in Jenga? This robot that uses machine-learning and sensory hardware to play Jenga like a pro.

Rookie the dog vs. RC car Rookie likes to chase squirrels. RC cars look like squirrels, I guess. MIT student Shane Colton made this video, saying "it's a perfect example for the importance of dog-robot interaction for squirrel population in MIT."

Sports inspiration Having one arm hasn't stopped Riley Quinn from success on the MIT football field.

Just toying around In 2.00b, students get to design their own prototypes for the toy of their dreams.

Some wholesomeness to start off 2019 This Chinese four generations meme is so pure.

How many digits do you know? Asking MIT students to write as many digits of π from memory as they can.

An IS&T congrats to admitted students Congrats to #MIT2023 from Information Systems and Technology.

Yaoi!!! on Fire MIT's fire-spinning take on the hit anime, Yuri!!! on Ice.