Yard full of fun
Thousands of Harvard College students flocked to Tercentenary Theatre in Harvard Yard on Friday, but instead of heading into classrooms or libraries, they raced through inflatable labyrinths, drenched Harvard administrators, and danced on the “boardwalk.” Coordinated by the College Events Board, a student-run organization, the “Welcome Back Event” greets new and returning students with an outdoor festival. This year’s event transformed Harvard Yard into a carnival, complete with a bounce house, dunk tank, games, music, and carnival food. Just outside Widener Library, Melissa Naidoo ’13 was celebrating her birthday by racing through the bounce house against Currier House blockmate Nadia Farjood ’13. “The Welcome Back is an awesome event. I come to it every year,” Naidoo said. “It’s such a great way to start the semester. You see students from all the Houses, and run into people you haven’t seen all summer. As the night progresses, I’m sure I’m going to find...