Dear Harvard, Given that it’s Valentine’s Day and all, and we have this entire season devoted to love, I figured it was an appropriate time to write this letter to you. Others are writing love letters to crushes and situationships, but you—arguably my most intense relationship—deserve one too. After all, I’ve given you more time, […]
Full from Thanksgiving’s feast, Harvard students return to campus in early December ready for a palate cleanser. Only three days of classes stand between us and reading period, which arrives just in time for relaxation, preparation for finals, and a moment of pause from the academic feast we’ve consumed. But what if reading period were […]
On a warm September morning, the steps of Widener were crowded with students smiling for photos with friends. Their signs read “FDOC,” commemorating the First Day of Classes. Beyond the unusual pre-10:30 a.m. cheer, one thing stood out: their outfits. Every year, students don their finest polos and sundresses for the first week to impress […]
Animals may not be able to speak with humans, but they are certainly not silent. If you spend enough time watching them, you might begin to wonder what is going through their heads. This photo series has no claim for accuracy—but rather, offers a guess at the inner monologues and wild thoughts of the animals […]
As a self-proclaimed foodie, it is an understatement to say that Harvard University Dining Services is a massive disappointment. The cost for the meal plan for the Spring 2025 semester totaled $4,134, which breaks down to about $35 per day. This cost is widely agreed upon by the student body as simply too high, especially […]
At the start of the semester, just a week after winter break, two friends sat in Bluestone Lane deep in conversation about studying abroad. One, a junior who had just voided her final opportunity to study abroad for the spring, admitted to feeling unsure about whether she would come to regret the missed opportunity. Her […]
It’s 11:30 p.m. on a Tuesday night. I have a 10:30 a.m. class on Wednesday, and I have just finished most of my readings for tomorrow’s classes. Satisfied with this work, I decide it’s time to hit the hay. I brush my teeth, put my retainer in, and crawl into bed. I put my blue […]
They can be found everywhere on campus—filling the lecture halls, waiting in line at the dining hall, studying on the tenth floor of the Smith Campus Center. But behind the typical school routine, many Harvard students possess extraordinary talents. Concealed away in dorm rooms, rehearsal spaces, or back in their hometowns, these students have incredible […]
When you step into Brattle Square Florist, not only are you greeted by a vibrant array of flowers, but owner Stephen Zedros welcomes you with a smile. At this remarkable flower shop, fresh-cut flowers coexist with the deep-rooted family history the shop has in Harvard Square. Brattle Square Florist is the oldest flower shop in […]
Trading in their flip-flops and eternal sunshine for rain boots and 4 p.m. sunsets, Harvard students from California quickly learn that attending a college on the East Coast entails more than just a new campus—it’s about learning a whole new lifestyle. Part of this lifestyle includes adjusting to a revised schedule, room, and curriculum along […]
