After months of resistance against the federal government, Harvard University may soon reach a settlement with the Trump administration. Reports of these deliberations come just weeks after Brown University and Columbia University agreed to settlements to restore withheld federal funding. Persistent funding cuts to post-secondary academic institutions nationwide now total between $6.9 and $8.2 billion. […]
Ah, Annenberg Hall, the memories—and odd smells—you hold. Despite residing within the disappointing realities of the disenchanting Muggle world, the outspoken comparisons of Berg’s architecture to that of Hogwarts are not far off, as the historic hall certainly holds a palpable magic of its own. As an undeniable landmark to the first-year experience at Harvard, […]
Months of contention between American universities and the federal government have placed student journalism at the epicenter of political commentary. Student publications across the nation have devoted considerable portions of their content to documenting recent public demonstrations and administrative action taking place on college campuses. However, the latest crackdowns from the presidential administration regarding student […]
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 […]
On April 16, the Trump administration, in conjunction with the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, proceeded with a proposal to redefine critical terminology in the Endangered Species Act—a motion that experts believe could have catastrophic implications on conservation efforts nationwide. The proposal aims to modify the current functioning legal definition […]
The implications of using medical marijuana as an alternative to prescription drugs are certainly not a new discussion topic. “We’ve been using cannabis for 5,000 years,” Harvard Medical School instructor and medical cannabis specialist Dr. Peter Grinspoon pointed out in an interview with the Harvard Independent. “If you look at the big picture in human […]
After what seems to be a never ending first half of the spring semester, it is finally the long awaited week before spring break here at Harvard. If you’re a first-year student, you have likely already come to face many battles this far in your Harvard journey. After claiming that you were going to stage […]
This past weekend, hockey fans were left wondering if a stadium rattled with antagonizing boos during a national anthem could be a secret pre-game ritual to guarantee victory. The United States defeated Canada 3–1 deep in enemy territory Feb. 15 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. However, when defending their honor on the homefront on […]
