Harvard University Affiliates Protest Recent Threats to International Student Enrollment
On the evening of April 29, Harvard University affiliates gathered to protest recent executive orders jeopardizing the institution’s ability to enroll international students unless they disclose requested information on foreign students. This demonstration comes a week after University affiliates similarly resisted the Trump administration’s same warning and a day after the school announced it would […]
I Regret My Vote for Trump
I received my absentee ballot back in early October. I filled out most of it without hesitation. The School Board race was a no-brainer—“Jeff” was my mom’s friend. For the U.S. House, I picked the incumbent who had served my community for 15 years—“Mike.” But not all of my choices were this simple. I left […]
Why Harvard?
I applied to exactly three colleges. I got into all of them. As a senior, writing my “Why College?” essays, I thought I had the perfect idea of what I wanted for my college experience. Yet, choosing between MIT, Stanford, and Harvard was easily the hardest—and most important—decision I’ve made in my short 20 years […]
What Will Become of the Roman Catholic Church?
On April 21, the Bishop of Rome, Head of the Catholic Church, and Patriarch of the West, Pope Francis, was pronounced dead. Just the day before, Francis celebrated Easter Sunday with his traditional blessing, Urbi et Orbi—“to the city and world.” He prayed for ceasefires, for liberation for prisoners of war, for humanitarian aid, and […]
30 Minutes Too Long: Campus-Wide Alert Failure
“Put your running shoes on,” I said to my best friend as I knocked on her door at 2:50 p.m. on April 20. Three minutes earlier, Harvard University Police Department’s Alert system sent out a campus-wide email: “Transit police are reporting shots fired at the Harvard Sq MBTA Station. CPD, Transit, State, and Harvard Police […]
Déjà Vu: Seeing History in European Cities
Last week, I reunited with my family’s former host daughter, Lola, in Kraków, Poland. Unlike my usual weekend getaways, this trip was a full-fledged week of living with Lola’s family, allowing me to be more of a visitor than a tourist. I participated in all kinds of Polish Easter traditions and experienced Kraków with someone […]
Out and About: Top Outdoor Study Spots Across Campus
Picture this—you’re drowning in work, stressed out of your mind, and have been sitting in a cubicle on the second floor of Lamont for the past four hours. It’s finals season, and that’s what finals season calls for… right? Wrong. You have options, I promise. As the weather gets warmer and April showers become a […]
Spring
The sun wakes me up right around half past six every morning. It’s my fault—I refuse to ever close the blinds. Today, it’s especially bright. A stack of unread books that I’ve promised myself I will one day finish rests on my windowsill. Well, that’s only partially true. I’m halfway through the book on top—The […]
ETERNAL to LEGACY: Eleganza 2025
Eleganza is a dance fashion show, uniquely fusing clothing and movement to create a unique, vibrant production that is equally thrilling for both audience members and performers. As model Della Williams ’27 exclaimed, “[Eleganza] was truly one of the best days of my time here.” The show was founded in 1994 by Black C.A.S.T., Harvard […]
The Legalities of Institutional Freedom
On April 21, Harvard sued the Trump administration for its recent infringement on the University’s federal funding. This comes after the Trump administration announced its plans to freeze $2.2 billion in research grants from the institution, shift University hiring practices, and alter school diversity policies. Filed in the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, the University […]
Censorship in the Trump Era
Less than three months into his second term, President Donald Trump and his administration have revived tactics from his first term, including what critics describe as direct attacks on the press, public misinformation, and a strategy of “disinformation overload.” While critics argue that these moves endanger democratic discourse, Trump and his allies maintain that they […]
Indy Sportsbook: Power Playoffs for Power Payoffs
In the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Florida Panthers dismantled what appeared to be an untouchable Boston Bruins team 4-3. Fans were stunned as the Bruins had achieved the best statistical season in NHL history and were undoubtedly favored to win the Cup. Following their improbable upset, the Panthers went on […]
Sports Spotlight: Peter Carter
When Peter Carter ’69 first arrived at Harvard, he planned to join the men’s ice hockey team. A five-year starter in high school at Milton Academy, Carter expected his college experience to be defined by his time spent at the rink. But after losing the starting position to the other goalie in his year, he […]
“Our Kids Need You Now, More Than Ever.”
“Should the Department of Education exist?” asked David Deming, professor of Political Economy at the Harvard Kennedy School and Faculty Dean of Kirkland House at the Institute of Politics JFK Jr. Forum on April 22. Former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona chuckled in response. “The Department of Education definitely needs to exist,” Cardona said. […]
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Future of U.S. Economic Power
As America’s trade policies and fiscal stability face growing scrutiny, Harvard economics professor Jason Furman ’92 and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) on April 23 took the stage at the Harvard Institute of Politics’ JFK Forum to discuss the future of the U.S. economy. Against a backdrop of rising tariffs, mounting national debt, and geopolitical tensions […]
Beyond the Résumé
At Harvard, student organizations, such as Harvard University Consulting Group, Harvard Undergraduate Law Review, and Harvard Financial Analysts Club, serve as a hub for pre-professional opportunities for undergraduates. These extracurricular endeavors reflect the high-performing student body, impassioned not only by their selected concentrations and career prospects but also by their chosen student organizations. Students within […]
Attention, Harvard: It’s Time to End Scholarship Displacement
“100% of students can graduate debt-free.” That bold promise greets visitors to the Harvard financial aid website. It sounds like a great guarantee—until you read the fine print. In reality, this pledge often falls apart for students who use outside scholarships to fund their education. Harvard’s financial aid policy is clear: grants and scholarships from […]
Point/Counterpoint: Sidechat
In a digital age where friends can be reached instantaneously, social media allows us to share our thoughts for the entire world to see. At Harvard, these thoughts often make it over to Sidechat—a college-specific app that allows users to access and upload posts reflecting what’s on fellow undergrads’ minds. With some posts getting upwards […]
When Creative Community Falls Flat
At my core, I believe creative spaces should be rooted in care, collaboration, and deep respect—spaces where artists aren’t just showcased, but supported. This belief led me to launch Les Adore nearly two years ago, a global production company built on nurturing creativity. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of leading a talented student team […]
Thoughts from New Quincy: Permanent Collection
I. You don’t remember arriving. The museum breathes with a low mechanical rasp—the kind of sound that, once heard, can’t be unheard. The overhead lights buzz, a grid of harsh rectangles sunk into the ceiling. They stutter, casting a cold, exhausted glow. The floor tiles, the color of old teeth, shift slightly underfoot—almost like the […]