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Layla Chaaraoui

About Layla Chaaraoui

The Managing Editor, Layla Chaaraoui ’26, studies Government and Global Health and Health Policy. Layla is passionate about journalism and strives to report on the issues that matter most around the world. She calls Pforzheimer, Philadelphia, and the Independent her home.

Articles written by Layla Chaaraoui:

JFK Jr. Forum

This Week at the JFK Jr. Forum

The Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics hosts a star-studded post-election lineup

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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 […]

HESMA Results Released

Results from Harvard’s Student Survey on Sexual Misconduct and Awareness (HEMSA) demonstrate University progress alongside room for improvement.

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“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 […]

In The News: The Independent’s 2024 Political Survey

Results from the Independent’s political survey of 391 undergraduates.

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For our 2024 Political Issue, the Independent surveyed Harvard College undergraduates on their political beliefs and feelings towards the upcoming presidential election. Over a two-day period, we received 391 varying responses. Note that all questions were anonymous and optional, so not all 391 respondents answered every question. Demographics The survey received an almost even split […]

Sports Spotlight: Ben Abercrombie

Sports Spotlight: Ben Abercrombie

A Harvard journey of recovery, football, and lots of Jefe’s.

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“I like the competitiveness, and I’ve always been more fiery,” Ben Abercrombie ’25 reflected when discussing his love for football. “I grew up in Hoover, Alabama. Here in Alabama, you basically live and breathe football.”  Abercrombie got recruited by Harvard his junior year of high school, he recalled in an interview with the Independent. Though […]

Crimson Creators

Crimson Creators

Meet the Harvard students making a name for themselves online.

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In our current digital and cultural age, Harvard students are making their mark not only in academics but also online, cultivating followings across various social media platforms. From YouTube vlogs to TikToks, Harvard content creators have leveraged their unique Harvard experiences to inspire and connect with audiences within the college and worldwide.  Helen Piltner ’25 […]

In the News: In Case You Missed It

In the News: In Case You Missed It

Harvard University administrative and campus news updates from Summer 2024.

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Harvard Announces its New President: On Aug. 2, Penny Pritzker, Senior Fellow of the Harvard Corporation, announced in a message to the Harvard community that Interim President Alan Garber ’76 will serve as the University’s president through the 2026-27 academic year. This puts an end, for now, to the presidential search that was initially poised […]

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The Future of Our Democracy

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the 2024 Presidential election, the Israel-Hamas war, the United States health care crisis, and other pressing issues.

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On April 12, Senator Bernie Sanders took the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum stage at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics. Institute of Politics Director Setti Warren spoke first, warning the audience to adhere to Harvard Kennedy School dissent policies and refrain from protesting—an uncommon preface for a Forum event. Former New York City […]

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Ramadan Reflection

Ramadan felt different this year, in more ways than one.

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One of the most rewarding experiences of my time at Harvard thus far has been taking advantage of the opportunity to grow closer to and understand my faith. Growing up in a mixed-religion household, my parents have always been completely supportive and helpful in understanding my beliefs. Islam was a choice I made on my […]

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“If We Succeeded”

Former HUA Co-President candidates Lucas Chu ’23-25 and Trinity Dysis ’27 discuss their motivation to run for office and the ultimate conflict that led to their ticket’s dissolution.

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“We feel that we have been slighted…We want to make sure that our message is present: that the HUA needs to be replaced.” Though Trinity Dysis ’27 is “well aware” that she is a freshman, since arriving at Harvard, Dysis has understood the problems that have faced Harvard’s student government for quite some time. “It […]

My Classroom, My Rules?

Harvard University leadership and professors have been forced to update their protest and dissent policies after campus controversy.

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Note: Students interviewed for this article were offered anonymity for privacy protection. They are referred to by the pseudonyms of Ryan, Alex, Charlie, and Avery.  Harvard has a history of using campus protesting as a means of public expression. Ranging from demonstrations to die-ins, student activists have used protesting to express grievances or demand action […]

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