Just in time for the start of the spring semester, Scottish director Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun offered me a new outlook on New Beginnings and adolescence. In this coming-of-age drama, eleven-year-old Sophie struggles to hold onto childhood while also rushing towards adolescence. She craves the best of both worlds: she wants a New Beginning with the […]
Next time someone asks you what the Harvard “rush” process is like, don’t think Cambridge Alphi Phi or final club punch. Think eight crazy-talented groups of Harvard students hand-selected through a week-long process semi-affectionately called “Hell Week.” Think acapella. Replace bid day with Final Night, socializing with singing, and you have Harvard’s high-intensity, high-reward acapella […]
Harvard students likely do not reach for a Snickers in times of stress, opting instead for a tried-and-true cup of joe. But should they? Small amounts of chocolate and sugar are proven to reduce perceived stress levels by reducing the production of the hormone glucocorticoid. Small doses of sugar present a viable alternative to consuming […]
Sometimes, you decide to go to a petting zoo in Straus courtyard. And sometimes, you feel like you’re in the petting zoo in Straus courtyard. A week or so ago, we arrived at the pop-up zoo expecting to pet some bunnies and goats, only to find a stagnant group of tourists clustered around the animals. […]