Editor’s note: The Independent’s annual Weed Issue arrives amid upheaval on Harvard’s campus. On April 14, University President Alan Garber ’76 declared in a message to the community that Harvard would not comply with the terms set forth by President Donald Trump’s administration. The Trump administration responded by freezing $2.2 billion on multi-year grants as […]
From March 28 to March 30, about 20 Harvard students will display more than 50 original artworks, including photography, watercolors, acrylics, ceramics, basket weaving, and other mediums, at Harvard’s Office for the Arts Student Art Gallery. This pop-up exhibition in the main OFA offices will showcase artwork from both undergraduate and graduate students, celebrating the […]
The Harvard women’s water polo team is riding high, showing no signs of slowing down. This past weekend’s dominant 16-9 win over Brown pushed their streak to an impressive 14 games while also marking a significant milestone for head coach Ted Minnis—his 250th career victory. This remarkable run is record-breaking. Ranked No. 8 in the […]
In her first public event since leaving Washington this past January, former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum stage on Feb. 26 to discuss the Biden administration, journalism, and democracy. ABC News national political reporter and Spring 2025 IOP Resident Fellow Brittany Shepherd joined Jean-Pierre, as well as […]
For the first time since 2019, the Hasty Pudding Institute hosted their 8th Annual Golden Sphinx Award Ceremony on March 2. The Order of the Golden Sphinx, named for the Pudding’s traditional symbol, “recognizes individuals in the entertainment industry for their extraordinary contributions to the performing arts” and is the Institute’s highest honor. This year, […]
For Lizbeth Ibarra ’26 and Kathy Villanueva ’26, flowers are more than just beautiful—they’re a way to express affection and connection. “I see it as an act of love and self-care. Flowers always signify an embrace,” Villanueva said. The Independent spoke to the duo, known as the “Florecitas,” about their decision to share their passion […]
You might be surprised by the abundant similarities between Jon Hamm and a pound of deli ham, but according to Bernardo Sequeira ’26, they do not share one thing: an Oscar win. On Friday, Jan. 31, the Hasty Pudding Theatricals (HPT) honored actor Jon Hamm with their prestigious Man of the Year award. During the […]
I had a plan before arriving on campus. I had read the horror stories about joining too many clubs or getting caught up in the Harvard “bubble.” In my notes app, I kept a list of the organizations I was eager to join after hours of research—Expressions Dance Company, the Institute of Politics, and WHRB […]
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 […]
“We have more work to do,” President Alan Garber ’76 wrote, describing the results of the 2024 Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness (HESMA) survey in an Oct. 21 message to the Harvard community. Conducted in April, the survey polled 10 universities and gathered responses from 8,439 Harvard undergraduates and graduates, representing 35.1% of the […]