About This Listing
The Harvard Crimson is an independent student-run newspaper serving Harvard University. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it operates from an office at 14 Plympton Street, near Harvard Yard. Founded in 1873, it is one of the oldest college newspapers in the U.S., covering campus news, student life, and broader issues relevant to the university community. The newspaper publishes daily during the academic year, offering in-depth reporting, opinion pieces, and feature stories. Its website, thecrimson.com, provides additional content, including multimedia reporting and archives. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance for visitors. While primarily a digital publication, the Crimson also produces a print edition distributed on campus. For inquiries or submissions, you can contact the staff by phone at 617-576-6600 or through the website. The office welcomes readers, contributors, and advertisers during business hours, though appointments may be recommended for larger groups. The Crimson maintains a strong reputation for journalistic integrity, reflecting its student-led editorial independence.
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this publisher is part of the News Directory 3 catalog of US news sources.
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Reader Reception
Harvard Crimson has received strongly positive aggregate feedback (4.7 / 5) from 11 readers, representing an early reader voice for the Cambridge, Massachusetts market.
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What visitors are saying
“Such a nice place with nice people, but they suck at opening doors despite there being a doorbell. Jenny and Jason are 5/5 stars tho.”
— Christopher Hidalgo · ★★★★☆
“We love the Harvard Crimson, ESPECIALLY Amy and Allison. Happy holidays!”
— Jenny Lu · ★★★★★
“Very fine establishment, highly recommend, would come back again 😌🥵🥵”
— Tracy Jiang · ★★★★★
“The crimson smells like stale beer and disillusionment. Always. -Solo, Naomi, Brendan, Quinn”
— Solomina Darko · ★★★☆☆
“Stellar newspaper. Multi comp is so slay. 10/10 recommend.”
— Helen Piltner · ★★★★★
“WE LOVE THE CRIMSON JASON AND JENNY ROCK”
— Addison Liu · ★★★★★
“Some weird student newspaper thing. Nice people though 👍”
— Lucy Vuong · ★★★★★
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Harvard Crimson located?
Harvard Crimson is located at 14 Plympton St, Cambridge, MA 02138. It is in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What is the phone number for Harvard Crimson?
You can call Harvard Crimson at +1617-576-6600.
What are the hours of Harvard Crimson?
Harvard Crimson is open as follows: Monday 09:00–17:00; Tuesday 09:00–17:00; Wednesday 09:00–17:00; Thursday 09:00–17:00; Friday 09:00–17:00. Hours may change on holidays — call ahead to confirm.
Does Harvard Crimson have wheelchair access?
Yes. Accessibility features at Harvard Crimson include: wheelchair accessible entrance.
How is Harvard Crimson rated?
Harvard Crimson has an average rating of 4.7/5 from 11 customer reviews on Google.
Does Harvard Crimson have a website?
Yes. Harvard Crimson's official website is https://www.thecrimson.com/.
