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@@ -24,17 +24,17 @@ nav:
   - text: Tech
     url: /tech/
 
-season: Spring
+season: Fall
 year: 2024
-subtitle: Spring Comp 2024
+subtitle: Fall Comp 2024
 
 num_years_crimson_existed: 150
 
 monthly_page_views_millions: 1.75
 yearly_page_views_millions: 21
 yearly_page_time_spent_years: 58
 
-google_doc_signup: https://forms.gle/2ks9AAG3ZCHdmuT86
+google_doc_signup: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzt_80_M70jAqXOhhKZFZb7oV25K0e85dBaVTioquLZfAebA/viewform?usp=send_form
 facebook_rsvp_link: https://www.facebook.com/events/515215159346903/
 
 president: J. Sellers Hill
@@ -75,8 +75,8 @@ design:
 
 editorial:
   dir1:
-    name: Ellie Ashby
-    email: ellie.ashby@thecrimson.com
+    name: E. Matteo Diaz
+    email: matteo.diaz@thecrimson.com
   dir2:
     name: Hea Pushpraj
     email: [email protected]
@@ -115,8 +115,8 @@ sports:
 
 technology:
   dir1:
-    name: Neil Shah
+    name: Neil H. Shah
     email: [email protected]
   dir2:
-    name: Dennis Eum
-    email: dennis.eum@thecrimson.com
+    name: Milan Naropanth
+    email: milan.naropanth@thecrimson.com
diff --git a/arts.html b/arts.html
@@ -11,14 +11,14 @@ <h1>arts</h1>
         Seething about the anticlimactic ending of a masterful show? Eager to break down an incendiary pop culture moment? Excited about an upcoming concert with your favorite musician? Arts is the board for you. 
       </p>
       <p>
-        The Arts Board of The Crimson teems with cinephiles and book lovers, TV aficionados, and theater enthusiasts. Broadly speaking, however, Arts is a board for anyone who cares deeply about what we see, watch, and hear, and who wants to use art as a way of reflecting on our world and shaping vital civic conversations. </p>
+        The Arts Board of The Crimson teems with cinephiles and book lovers, TV aficionados, and theater enthusiasts. Broadly speaking, however, Arts is a board for anyone who cares deeply about what we see, watch, and hear, and anyone who wants to use art as a way of reflecting on our world and shaping vital civic conversations. </p>
       <p>
-        Our coverage encompasses topics including <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/3/21/cody-ko-trains-motivation-youtube-channel/"> pop culture icons</a>,
-        <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/11/16/fall-vignettes-autumn-new-england-cambridge-foliage-leaves/"> beautifully simple examinations of art through culture</a>, and the
+        Our coverage encompasses topics including <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/7/20/josh-scherer-chef-mythical-last-meal-youtube/"> pop culture icons</a>,
+        <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/4/25/hilary-hahn-boston-symphony-brahms/"> local concerts</a>, <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/4/9/chappell-roan-good-luck-babe-single-review-olivia-rodrigo-pink-pony/"> newly released art</a>, and the
         <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/column/underground-overlooked-art-of-the-red-line/article/2023/12/12/underground-overlooked-new-england-decorative-arts/"> important work of local arts leaders</a>.
-        We also cover Harvard&#39;s arts scene: from <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2020/2/14/man-of-the-year-ben-platt/"> Ben Platt&#39;s “Man of the Year”
+        We also cover Harvard&#39;s arts scene: from <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/2/22/barry-keoghan-man-of-year-hasty-pudding-theatricals-harvard-2024/"> Barry Keoghan&#39;s “Man of the Year”
          celebration </a> to the <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/11/14/harvardkey-a-veri-secure-jam-veritones-lowkeys-feature/">a capella shows</a> 
-         to the <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/12/handel-and-haydn-society-170th-messiah-review/"> Handel and Haydn's society&#39;s latest performance</a>.
+         to the <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/4/23/maria-bimba-carpenter-profile-filmmaker/"> the work of student artists</a>.
       </p>
       <p>
         Aside from being a part of the wonderful, idiosyncratic, and outrageously witty community that is the Arts Board, there are
@@ -27,13 +27,13 @@ <h1>arts</h1>
          Ferrell </a>, and regularly get tickets to advance movie screenings, music performances, and guest speaker events — all free of charge.  
       </p>
       <p>
-        We, like all Crimson boards, welcome everyone regardless of prior journalism experience. Our comp is designed to teach you everything you will need to know as a writer, from interviewing techniques to crafting a perfect lede. All you need to do is show up—and write!
+        We, like all Crimson boards, welcome everyone regardless of prior journalism experience. Our comp is designed to teach you everything you will need to know as a writer, from interviewing techniques to crafting the perfect lede. All you need to do is show up—and write!
       <p>
         <h4 style="margin-bottom: 5px; text-decoration: underline;">Requirements</h4>
-        We&#39;ll go over all of these at our first meeting, but in case you&#39;re curious, here&#39;s what you&#39;ll need to write to become a writer for Crimson Arts:
+        We&#39;ll go over all of these at our first meeting, but in case you&#39;re curious, here&#39;s what you&#39;ll need to complete in order to become a writer for Crimson Arts:
         <ul>
           <li>
-            2 reviews (reviews of movies, albums, books, theater, and exhibits)
+            2 reviews (evaluative pieces on movies, albums, books, theater, exhibits, and more)
           </li>
           <li>
             1 feature (longer pieces that do not fall under the category of criticism—e.g., event coverage)
@@ -42,21 +42,24 @@ <h4 style="margin-bottom: 5px; text-decoration: underline;">Requirements</h4>
             1 profile (longer, interview-driven pieces featuring an artist or cultural figure)
           </li>
           <li>
-            1 Culture article (formerly known as Arts Blog)
+            1 think piece (research-based, argumentative pieces)
           </li>
           <li>
-            1 additional piece for Arts
+            1 additional article for Arts
           </li>
           <li>
-            One of these 6 required pieces must be self-pitched
+            One of the required pieces must be self-pitched, and one must be metro-based (local coverage outside of Harvard&#39;s campus)
           </li>
         </ul>
       </p>
       <p>
         Articles are pitched out by editors at our weekly Writers&#39; Meetings, which take place on Mondays at 7 p.m.
       </p>
       <p>
-        In addition to writing articles, compers must attend our weekly comp seminars at 6 p.m. on Mondays(i.e., directly before Writers&#39; Meetings). At these seminars we&#39;ll teach you everything you need to know about arts writing, even if you have never written a complete sentence.
+        In addition to writing articles and attending Writers&#39; Meetings, compers must attend our weekly comp seminars at 6 p.m. on Mondays(i.e., directly before Writers&#39; Meetings). At these seminars we&#39;ll teach you everything you need to know about arts writing, even if you have never written a complete sentence.
+      </p>
+      <p>
+        Comping another board as well? Talk to your comp directors to learn more about our policies that may lessen your Arts comp requirements.
       </p>
       <p>
         Did you start comping Arts but got distracted? Don&#39;t sweat it. We&#39;ve kept track of everything you&#39;ve already written and the articles still count towards your comp. 
@@ -65,7 +68,7 @@ <h4 style="margin-bottom: 5px; text-decoration: underline;">Requirements</h4>
         For those of you returning from a prior semester to complete your comp: Come back soon. We miss you.
       </p>
       <p>
-        Questions? Comments? Strong opinions about The Bear? Email comp directors {% include comp_director.html director=site.arts.dir1 %} and {% include comp_director.html director=site.arts.dir2 %}.
+        Questions? Comments? Strong opinions about Taylor Swift? Email comp directors {% include comp_director.html director=site.arts.dir1 %} and {% include comp_director.html director=site.arts.dir2 %}.
       </p>
     </div>
   </div>

diff --git a/editorial.html b/editorial.html
@@ -11,33 +11,25 @@ <h1>editorial</h1>
       <p>From activism and protest, to culture and curriculum, to admissions and Harvard&rsquo;s place in politics, our
         commentaries shape the conversation about one of the world&rsquo;s most important universities and challenge it
         to be better.</p>
-      <p>And we know we can&rsquo;t do it without a diverse and open-minded group of editors committed to listening to,
+      <p>And we know we can&rsquo;t do it without a diverse and open-minded group of editors — committed to listening to,
         learning with, and challenging each other. We welcome students of all backgrounds to participate. No prior
         writing experience is necessary.</p>
-      <p>Our editors participate in tri-weekly conversations about the biggest issues that concern Harvard to produce
-        staff editorials that shape important conversations on campus, influence major administrative decisions, and get
-        cited in publications from the New Yorker to the LA Times. Editors also work with top-rate content editors to
-        write, fact-check, and revise op-eds &mdash; or, should they choose to apply, semester-long recurring
-        columns.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
-      <p>Editorial&rsquo;s work begins and ends with discourse, and healthy discourse requires a diverse and open-minded
-        group of editors, committed to listening to, learning with, and challenging each other. We welcome students of
-        all backgrounds to participate in our flexible, manageable, completion-based comp. No prior writing experience
-        necessary. Financial assistance is available through The Crimson&rsquo;s Financial Aid Program (<a
-          href="https://comp.thecrimson.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">read more about it here</a>).</p>
-      <p>Finally, because trust and camaraderie are essential to our work, Editorial prides itself on being a community.
-        Outside of our meetings, you can expect to spend time with each other at regular socials and retreats.</p>
-      <p>If you are looking for a platform to share your vision for a better campus and community, believe that public
-        discourse is an essential part of a healthy society, and want a nurturing community to develop your critical
-        writing, speaking, and editing skills, Editorial is the group for you!</p>
+      <p>Our editors participate in tri-weekly conversations about the biggest issues and events at Harvard, as we produce 
+        daily staff editorials that have influenced administrative decisions and shown up in publications from the New Yorker to 
+        the LA Times. Outside of our meetings we spend time with each other at our socials and retreats, so that the Ed Board 
+        fosters a vibrant community that extends outside of our headquarters at 14 Plympton.</p>
+      <p>Editors also write regular op-eds of their own and some even decide to write a column. If you want a platform to share your 
+        vision for a better campus and community, believe that public discourse is an essential part of a healthy society, and want a 
+        nurturing community to develop your critical writing, speaking, and editing skills, Editorial is the group for you!</p>
       <p>
         During the comp, prospective editors will:
       <ul>
         <li>
-          Attend weekly comp seminars, which take the form of interactive workshops, mock staff-editorial meetings, and
-          Q&amp;A sessions with current board members
+          Attend weekly comp sessions, including interactive workshops, mock staff-editorial meetings, Q&amp;A sessions with current 
+          board members, and shadowing meetings with the full board!
         </li>
         <li>
-          Write and edit three op-eds and three staff-eds with one-on-one mentorship
+          Write and edit two op-eds and one staff-eds with one-on-one mentorship
         </li>
         <li>
           Meet new friends and join a community of passionate, engaged, and outspoken peers!

diff --git a/news.html b/news.html
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ <h1>news</h1>
       They don&rsquo;t call it a <strong>news</strong>paper for nothing&hellip;
       </p>
       <p>
-        The News Board is the heart and soul of The Crimson. We scooped that <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/1/3/claudine-gay-resign-harvard/">Claudine Gay would be resigning</a>, beating national outlets to the story. We scooped them before, too, when we announced that Harvard’s top board <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/12/gay-stays-in-office-corporation-support/">would support her</a> a few weeks earlier. From <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/6/29/affirmative-action-falls/">the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action</a> against Harvard which has national implications to <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/6/17/harvard-police-arrests-data/">hard-hitting metro coverage</a>, the Crimson News Board is frequently at the center of campus conversations. We receive early access to <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/14/early-action-2028/">admissions data</a> and conduct exclusive interviews with <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/8/gay-apology-congressional-remarks/">Harvard&rsquo;s top administrators</a>. Writers get to see their bylines run in our newspaper and on our award-winning website which receives more than <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/10/10/psc-statement-backlash/">{{ site.monthly_page_views_millions }} million page views per month</a>. We are a committed, close-knit community that extends from our undergraduate days to long past graduation.
+        The News Board is the heart and soul of The Crimson. We scooped that <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/1/3/claudine-gay-resign-harvard/">Claudine Gay would be resigning</a>, beating national outlets to the story. We scooped them before, too, when we announced that Harvard’s top board <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/12/gay-stays-in-office-corporation-support/">would support her</a> a few weeks earlier. From <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/6/29/affirmative-action-falls/">the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action</a> against Harvard which has national implications to <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/6/17/harvard-police-arrests-data/">hard-hitting metro coverage</a>, the Crimson News Board is frequently at the center of campus conversations. We receive early access to <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/14/early-action-2028/">admissions data</a> and conduct exclusive interviews with <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/8/gay-apology-congressional-remarks/">Harvard&rsquo;s top administrators</a> — and the world always listens. You will cover Harvard’s most consequential presidential search in decades and pull back the curtain on that secretive process. Writers get to see their bylines run in our newspaper and on our award-winning website which receives more than <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/10/10/psc-statement-backlash/">{{ site.monthly_page_views_millions }} million page views per month</a>. We are a committed, close-knit community that extends from our undergraduate days to long past graduation.
 
       </p>
       <p>

diff --git a/tech.html b/tech.html
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ <h1>technology</h1>
 	<div>
 		<div class="text">
 			<p>The Crimson’s Tech board is the only organization on campus where you’ll get to work on a tech-related project with real users, real consequences, and real-world experience.</p>
-			<p>And this year will be more exciting than ever. Learn how to work in teams as engineers, and, ultimately, contribute to <strong>the largest redesign of The Crimson site and backend to date</strong> — happening this year — using industry-relevant frameworks such as React, NextJS, and TailwindCSS.
+			<p>And this year will be more exciting than ever. Learn how to work in teams as engineers, and, ultimately, contribute to <strong>the largest redesign of The Crimson site and backend to date</strong> — happening this year — using industry-relevant technologies such as React, Go, and TailwindCSS.
 			</p>
 			<p>You’ll be working with a production code-base and see the impact: The Crimson gets {{ site.yearly_page_views_millions }} million views a year, and we are the go-to source for Harvard-related news.
 			</p>
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           They don&rsquo;t call it a <strong>news</strong>paper for nothing&hellip;
           </p>
           <p>
-            The News Board is the heart and soul of The Crimson. We scooped that <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/1/3/claudine-gay-resign-harvard/">Claudine Gay would be resigning</a>, beating national outlets to the story. We scooped them before, too, when we announced that Harvard’s top board <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/12/gay-stays-in-office-corporation-support/">would support her</a> a few weeks earlier. From <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/6/29/affirmative-action-falls/">the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action</a> against Harvard which has national implications to <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/6/17/harvard-police-arrests-data/">hard-hitting metro coverage</a>, the Crimson News Board is frequently at the center of campus conversations. We receive early access to <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/14/early-action-2028/">admissions data</a> and conduct exclusive interviews with <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/8/gay-apology-congressional-remarks/">Harvard&rsquo;s top administrators</a>. Writers get to see their bylines run in our newspaper and on our award-winning website which receives more than <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/10/10/psc-statement-backlash/">{{ site.monthly_page_views_millions }} million page views per month</a>. We are a committed, close-knit community that extends from our undergraduate days to long past graduation.
+            The News Board is the heart and soul of The Crimson. We scooped that <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/1/3/claudine-gay-resign-harvard/">Claudine Gay would be resigning</a>, beating national outlets to the story. We scooped them before, too, when we announced that Harvard’s top board <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/12/gay-stays-in-office-corporation-support/">would support her</a> a few weeks earlier. From <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/6/29/affirmative-action-falls/">the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action</a> against Harvard which has national implications to <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/6/17/harvard-police-arrests-data/">hard-hitting metro coverage</a>, the Crimson News Board is frequently at the center of campus conversations. We receive early access to <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/14/early-action-2028/">admissions data</a> and conduct exclusive interviews with <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/12/8/gay-apology-congressional-remarks/">Harvard&rsquo;s top administrators</a> — and the world always listens. You will cover Harvard’s most consequential presidential search in decades and pull back the curtain on that secretive process. Writers get to see their bylines run in our newspaper and on our award-winning website which receives more than <a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/10/10/psc-statement-backlash/">{{ site.monthly_page_views_millions }} million page views per month</a>. We are a committed, close-knit community that extends from our undergraduate days to long past graduation.
           </p>
           <p>
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