Harvard Celebrities

Celebrities

	Hazel Lever!! By Amanda Rodrigues May 6, 2013 - 12:00pm Hazel Lever is one of the most incredible choreographers we have ever seen. Between Wonderful Town, The Ballet Company, Eleganza, Cabaret, and so much more, Hazel is a superstar and we want to tell you why! First, the basics! Tell us a little about yourself -- where are you from, what do you study, and what do you enjoy doing in your free time? I'm originally from Spartanburg, SC! I study History & Science, with a secondary in Global Health/Health Policy and a Spanish Language Citation, and I'm pre-med. In my free time, I spend way too much time on feminist blogs, buzzfeed, and, ideally, laying on the couch with my dog. READ MORE
	Cindy Shih '15 By Michelle Dimino April 23, 2013 - 12:40pm First, the basics! Tell us a little about yourself -- where are you from, what do you study, and what do you enjoy doing in your free time? I’m a proud Californian from sunny Los Angeles and am studying Human Evolutionary Biology and Global Health and Health Policy here at Harvard! I absolutely love anything related to food, nutrition, and health, and in my free time, I love cooking/baking/eating, playing volleyball, rooting for my favorite soccer teams, and watching all of the television shows. What are some of the extracurricular activities you are involved with on campus? READ MORE
	Elizabeth Leimkuhler!! By Amanda Rodrigues April 11, 2013 - 8:00am This week's celebrity is a Harvard woman giving Beyonce a run for her money. You may have heard of Liz from one of her amazing performances in Hair, Legally Blonde, Sweeney Todd, Cinderella, Wonderful Town, and many other Harvard shows or onstage in Keychange. Apart from being one of the most talented women we can think of, she is also one of the most confident, individual, and a great representation of what it means to be a role model to our readers. Check out why we love Liz oh so much! First, the basics! Tell us a little about yourself -- where are you from, what do you study, and what do you enjoy doing in your free time? READ MORE
	Delara Alameddine '14 By Michelle Dimino April 5, 2013 - 1:19am First, the basics! Tell us a little about yourself -- where are you from, what do you study, and what do you enjoy doing in your free time? I’m Delara. I’m from all over the place- Canada, Lebanon and Turkey, but my current happy home is Dunster (specifically the dining hall). I study Economics and Government, because I love applying quantitative rigor to solve (or at least understand) the problems of the social sciences. I spend 80% of my free time hanging out with my glorious friends, and 20% vegetating on my futon. What are some of the extracurricular activities you are involved with on campus? READ MORE
	Yolanda Borquaye '14 By Amanda Rodrigues March 26, 2013 - 8:00am Yolanda Borquaye '14 is the president of the Association of Black Harvard Women and was the Co-Producer of Cultural Rhythms this year. Her outgoing, caring nature, genuine personality, and motivation make her a perfect candidate for our campus celebrity. Read on to see why this fabulous woman is making a difference at Harvard every day! First, the basics! Tell us a little about yourself -- where are you from, what do you study, and what do you enjoy doing in your free time? READ MORE
	Marjorie Lacombe '13 By Michelle Dimino March 9, 2013 - 1:00pm Marjorie Lacombe '13 is a gifted artist with a true passion for social outreach. READ MORE
	Kristina Saffran '14 By Amanda Rodrigues February 26, 2013 - 2:00pm This week's celebrity is one of the most inspiring women I know, Kristina Saffran! After battling an eating disorder at the age of ten and again at thirteen, Kristina started Project Heal to help girls going through the same difficulties. Keep reading to hear her fabulous story and email us if you are interested in donating to Project Heal! Thanks Kristina for being a role model to girls everywhere! First, the basics! Tell us a little about yourself -- where are you from, what do you study, and what do you enjoy doing in your free time? And your house of course! READ MORE
	Mia Tankersley '14 By Amanda Rodrigues February 14, 2013 - 8:37am Introducing our celebrity for this week, Mia Tankersley! Mia is a junior from Alabama and is a strong, confident role model who is passionate about women's rights. She is the co-president of Strong Women, Strong Girls, a mentoring organization that allows 3rd to 5th grade girls to learn skills essential for success in the future. Mia is a dynamic person who inspires others every day. Read on to learn more about her and the amazing work she does on campus! READ MORE
	Taylor Compton '13 By Michelle Dimino January 31, 2013 - 2:58pm We expected that this Saturday would kick off quite a crazy week for Taylor Compton '13, a senior in Quincy House who is the President of Cambridge's Panhellenic Council, which will begin hosting formal recruitment events for Harvard's four sororities this weekend. But the more we learned about Taylor and her many diverse talents, the more we realized that "busy" is a state of being she is well accustomed to, and one in which she excels. READ MORE
	Madison Greer By Amanda Rodrigues December 6, 2012 - 10:00am First, the basics. Tell us a little about yourself -- where are you from, what do you study, and what do you enjoy doing in your free time? I am an English concentrator, and I have a secondary in music. My hometown is Dallas so I'm definitely a big city girl! What Harvard student has free time? When I'm not cranking out a paper, I spend my time holed up in a my dark dorm room writing music on my Midi keyboard . . . which I am obsessed with. I call it my baby. What are some of the extracurricular activities you are involved with on campus? READ MORE