Sports Spotlight: Leo Li
Collegiate sports are a true testament to athletic ability and lifelong dedication to a singular sport. Summer training camps, recruiting events, and highlight reels are an arduous reality for many American teenagers set on actualizing their dreams of receiving a D1 offer. However, raised in Beijing, immersed in a completely different environment than that of […]
Dear Administration: You’re Wrong About the Tailgates
During the fall of my sophomore year, I took what was the most transformative course in my college career, Lib Ec. Formally known as Econ 1017: A Libertarian Perspective on Economic and Social Policy, Lib Ec is a semester-long, empirically driven introduction to modern libertarianism taught by Professor Jeffrey Miron. The course lays out the […]
Sharing the Stage
The Game isn’t the only event under the spotlight this weekend—off the football field, Harvard and Yale groups will take the stage with their respective counterparts for numerous music and art shows to celebrate creativity and rivalry alike. This weekend promises performances steeped in rich tradition alongside new artistic collaborations that highlight the camaraderie and […]
This Week at the JFK Jr. Forum
In the weeks following the 2024 presidential election, the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics hosted a group of high-profile speakers. While the country grapples with the upcoming change in party leadership, the Harvard community had the opportunity to hear from experts across the political spectrum—journalists, politicians, and academics […]
When Luck Decides
The legendary Harvard-Yale football match, known as “The Game,” is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for both schools, drawing thousands of alumni to celebrate a rivalry dating back to 1875. Set to take place on Nov. 23 at noon in Harvard Stadium, the event promises to be a spirited gathering […]
Indy Sportsbook: Betting Against the Bulldogs
It’s that time of year again: The Game. A clash with so much history that even people who couldn’t name a single Ivy League quarterback will nod knowingly when it’s mentioned. Looking back at the 2023 Harvard-Yale showdown, it’s clear that some bets hit their mark while others fell short—just like Harvard’s offense that day. […]
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Meet the New IOP Executive Board
On Monday morning, the Harvard Institute of Politics (IOP) announced its newly elected executive board. Tenzin Gund-Morrow ’26 and Summer Tan ’26 were elected as President and Vice President, respectively, and will lead the IOP through 2025, alongside Kevin Bokoum ’26, Treasurer, and Lorenzo Ruiz ’27, Communications Director. Looking ahead, Gund-Morrow and Tan are eager […]
Discovering Boston During The Game
It’s that time of the year. Final exams are looming, the sun is setting at four in the afternoon, and the temperature is dropping by the day. But even though Thanksgiving hasn’t even happened, Boston is transforming for the holidays. If you can carve out a few hours between your p-sets and essays, you will […]
Grief, Laughter, and Speed Bumps
Speed Bumps, And Other Things Jesus Wouldn’t Have Wanted, is a raw, funny, and deeply human exploration of complex themes including grief, love, and friendship. Written by Matthew Cole ’24 and directed by Ava Pallotta ’25, the one-act play portrays the process of coping with loss with a real sense of empathy and authenticity. The […]
A Feast for the Senses
On the afternoon of Nov. 17, I entered the historic Symphony Hall in Boston and immediately reveled in my rich visual surroundings. Symphony Hall is adorned with the inscription of Beethoven’s name high above the stage, three separate floors of seating, and sculptures of gods and goddesses that line the oval walls. Opened on Oct. […]
Harvard Ballet Company’s New Dawn
Exhibiting a dazzling combination of classical technique, graceful movements, and modern flair, the Harvard Ballet Company’s (HBC) fall production left the entire audience in complete awe. On Nov. 16 and 17, HBC ran two of their four performances of Dawn at the Loeb Drama Center, where the ballet dancers displayed the hard work and talent […]
Glam, Glitter, and Grit
Full glam, colorful dresses, fake beards, and a unique sense of liberty: this is Adams Drag Night, the signature annual event of Adams House. Every year, Adams House transforms into a place where creativity flows everywhere, gender limits dissolve, and everyone expresses themselves freely without fear of judgment. On Nov. 15, the tradition returned. Student […]
The Game: A Storied Legacy
“It’s The Game, Rory,” Paris says to Rory in anguish, across a Yale dining hall table. Rory Gilmore, a Yale student who is unfamiliar with the Harvard-Yale game, attends The Game with the Gilmore family in “Ted Koppel’s Big Night Out”—Season 4, Episode 9 of the series Gilmore Girls. Richard and Emily Gilmore, Rory’s grandparents, […]
The Game Beyond the Gridiron
The Game is finally upon us, or at least the American football version. While many will consider this the most important and anticipated game of the year for both schools, this is just one installment of the many matchups between the two rivals thus far. From the track to the ice and beyond, our Harvard […]
Sports Spotlight: Aku Koskenvuo
I’ve watched every Harvard Hockey game since I got to Harvard. I’ve heard the call “Save by Koskenvuo!” a thousand times, and I might hear it a thousand more before we even get to Thanksgiving. The 6’4” junior has played like a possessed man to start the season, boasting a .916 save percentage in five […]