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In 1721, the College's first periodical, "The Telltale," circulated in manuscript, featuring witty and sometimes satiric essays on student life. After only a few issues, the editors regrouped with friends as the Spy Club. Members included Ebenezer Pemberton, cofounder of Princeton; Isaac Greenwood, Harvard's first mathematics professor; and John Lowell, first in the long line of Harvard Lowells.

University Publications

The Harvard University Gazette is Harvard's official newspaper, published weekly during the academic year and periodically in the summer (about 36 times per year) by the Office of News and Public Affairs. The Gazette contains news and feature articles about current faculty, administrative staff, and students; photo essays; an extensive calendar section; and job listings. The paper does not accept advertising. The Gazette is distributed free on campus, or is available by subscription: $25 per year in the United States, or $32 for surface delivery in other countries (including Canada). To subscribe, send a check to Harvard University Gazette, Holyoke Center 1060, Cambridge, MA 02138. For information, call (617) 495-4743; fax: (617) 495-0754. The Office of News and Public Affairs' home page, including Gazette stories and other information, can be found at http://www.news.harvard.edu/ or is easily accessed from the Harvard home page: http://www.harvard.edu/

The Harvard Community Resource is published monthly by the University Office of Human Resources for faculty, staff, and retirees. It does not accept advertising. Holyoke Center 643, Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: (617) 496-2218; fax: (617) 495-8397.

Harvard Magazineis an editorially independent bimonthly magazine primarily for alumni/ae. It accepts advertising. 7 Ware St., Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: (617) 495-5746, fax: (617) 495-0324. Web: http://www.harvard-magazine.com/

A monthly newsletter produced by the Office for the Arts, Arts Spectrum focuses on a wide range of issues and events in the arts, educational policies of the University, and significant people in the Harvard arts community. Information about OFA programs and features about student performers and exhibitions appear regularly. For more information, call (617) 495-8676.

Dozens and dozens of other publications are produced by individual schools and departments within Harvard; contact them for more information.

There are also dozens of student-run publications, including newspapers, special-interest magazines, and literary journals. Among the best known are:

The Harvard Crimson, daily (except Sunday) during the academic year. Available at Harvard Square newsstands or by subscription. Accepts advertising. 14 Plympton St., Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: (617) 576-6600 (business); (617) 576-6565 (news). Web: http://www.thecrimson.harvard.edu

The Harvard Independent, a weekly during the academic year. Available free on campus or by subscription. Accepts advertising. P.O. Box 382704, Cambridge, 02238. Phone: (617) 495-3682 (business); (617) 495-7876 (news). Web: http://harvardindependent.com

The Harvard Lampoon, the country's oldest humor magazine, founded in 1876 at the University. Published five times a year by Harvard undergraduates. 44 Bow St., Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: (617) 495-7801. Available by subscription.

Other Harvard publications

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