Driving around my hometown of Brentwood, Tennessee, I would always crane my neck to see if butterflies were affixed to the gate of 9510 Crockett Road. Only seven minutes away from my childhood home, the red-and-white mansion was barely visible from the street. But when the butterflies were there, we knew something important: Dolly Parton […]
Harvard is no stranger to pushback from the federal government; in the most recent installment of its legal disputes, the university made significant headway. In a memorandum issued Aug. 13, U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns granted Harvard’s motion to dismiss the antisemitism case brought by the U.S. Justice Department in March. The DOJ […]
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a massive Lorde fan. It’s in part because of her lyricism, and in “Still Sane,” the bridge repeats “Only bad people live to see / Their likeness set in stone.” This line has never been more relevant than it is today. It’s no secret that the political landscape […]
“The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” is no stranger to controversy. Over the years, the Kentucky Derby has faced backlash from those who condemn the barbaric treatment of horses for entertainment. They assert that it’s an extravagant “display of wealth and greed,” simply because the patrons can. Critics go so far as to call […]
It’s unusual for someone to be reprimanded for being in the right. But for certain athletes, criticism will follow them regardless of their conduct. On Jan. 22, the second-round 2026 Australian Open match between Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam singles champion and former world No. 1, and four-time titleholder Sorana Cîrstea turned sour. Osaka’s […]
Editor’s Note: Due to the sensitive nature of mental health support programs, some interviewees have requested to remain anonymous. As the spring semester begins in Cambridge, students are navigating seasonal and academic stressors that can affect mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as seasonal depression, is a subtype of depression that is most commonly […]
In the years following the turbulent 2020 election, characterized by election fraud allegations and the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, absentee voting policies shifted across American states. This year, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Utah all passed measures in their state legislatures to reduce existing grace periods for voting by mail, or to eliminate […]
It’s time we fix the time. Each year, on the first Sunday of November, most Americans turn back the clock and relish an extra hour of sleep as we “fall back” to Standard Time, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time until March rolls around. Though our Halloweekends were blessed with an extra hour of […]
For dancers at the Harvard Ballet Company, their work isn’t just about the artistry or showmanship: it’s about community. The organization’s creative energy and talents extend beyond the Harvard campus, fostering camaraderie with the dancers and expanding access to the allure of the ballet world. Founded in 1993, HBC is a student-led organization featuring classical […]
Campus life at Harvard College has seen a number of fiscal changes in recent months—student services, alongside residential policies, are no exception. Following the removal of Crimson Cash on July 1, the University transitioned to using One Tap Away laundry services, as well as the Touchnet payment system for Crimson Print. House dining halls and […]
