Hope, joy, heavy lifting

Harvard Gazette reports that Harvard Yard came alive on Wednesday as the Class of two thousand thirty moved into their new homes. Freshmen like Nathaniel Shugarman from the Florida Keys and water‑polo player Bethany King from Santa Barbara described the day as electric and full of high‑energy vibes, while parents expressed a mix of pride and bittersweet nostalgia. President Alan Garber greeted the crowd, saying he feels a huge burst of energy meeting each incoming student and expects an incredible group this year. Harvard, the Ivy League university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, marked the start of four years of study for hundreds of newcomers.

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