“Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin ’00 A beautiful novel that explores the depths of friendship over decades between two childhood friends, Sadie and Sam, who begin creating video games together alongside Marx, Sam’s college roommate. The novel is partially set in Cambridge—Sam and Marx go to Harvard, and Sadie attends MIT. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
I often fall in love with the essences of certain places, as if they somehow embody the person I want to become—an indescribable concept of the atmosphere and identity each place nurtures. When I was younger, it was the glamour and elegance of Paris. In high school, I unfittingly labeled myself an “LA girl,” obsessed […]
The 2025 Harvard Undergraduate Associate election voted Abdullah Shahid Sial ’27 and Caleb N. Thompson ’27 as the co-presidents for the upcoming academic year. The pair ran on a campaign to make the HUA actively student-first, resonating with voters amid campus uncertainty and demands for better campus life decisions. Sial and Thompson clinched the election […]
In practically every finance internship interview, I’m asked some variation of the same question—why Art History? I’ve come to understand art history as the history of culture: how we creatively express ourselves, respond to the world around us, and protest. Art is constantly in conversation with itself; artists revisiting and reinventing themes, variations, and […]
We meet for tea every Thursday afternoon at 3:45 p.m. Today, though, I am 10 minutes early. I sit at a table by the window facing the street. The taxis drive by, pops of yellow among the otherwise muted winery whites and grays of the building facades. The city moves at its usual pace, rushed […]
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 […]
Dear Class of 2028, Welcome to Harvard! This will be quite an exciting year. Take it from two girls who just experienced it—in the end, you will look back and think, woah. But amidst brand-new friendships, rigorous coursework, varying degrees of nightlife, and intense seasonal changes, it can be challenging to find time to take […]
Following a lively stream of people, we stepped into the Carpenter Center last Friday, April 26, to be met with a mesmerizing assortment of art in practically all forms. We walked through the massive gallery alongside artists, students, and professors, taking in the vibrant and breathtaking pieces that filled the space. The event—the Spring 2024 […]