A Class Day doubleheader
This year, Harvard’s time-honored tradition of Class Day, the informal gathering of students, friends, and families in Tercentenary Theatre the day before the Commencement ceremony, included an interesting twist. In the past, comedians and politicians have often taken the stage to deliver the keynote address, but typically not together. For the first time in years, two speakers — actor, writer, and comedian Andy Samberg, and U.S. Rep. Barney Frank ’61, J.D. ’77 — took turns at the outdoor dais to offer the seniors parting words of wit and wisdom. Samberg, the lovably nerdy cast member of “Saturday Night Live,” is perhaps most famous for his humorous digital video shorts, often created with his musical comedy group The Lonely Island, who parody pop culture on the show. The comical clips have garnered him an Emmy Award and a legion of YouTube fans. His artistic credits include the films “Friends with Benefits,” opposite Justin Timberlake...