Advice for stressed-out undergrads, from a stressed-out undergrad. Last summer I found out that one of my friends from high school got into some dark stuff. I’m really concerned for him, as I feel he’s on a destructive path and wasting so much potential. That’s right, he’s attending Yale. What can I do to help […]
Advice for struggling undergrads, from a struggling undergrad. Perhaps mistakenly taking for granted the gift that is University funded coffee, I spent ALL of my Board Plus 3 weeks ago (at which point the LamCaf barista laughed in my face) and now I am both cash-strapped and caffeine–deprived…How will I go on? – Utterly Undercaffeinated Dear […]
Introducing Our 2015 Summer Blog The Indy is proud to present its 2015 Summer Bloggers. As usual, the Indy is here to provide you with witty insights, in-depth social commentary, and unique perspectives. Our summer bloggers are all over the world doing amazing things from traveling through Asia, to working at big-name tech companies. Check our […]
A stream-of-conscious account of having sex. What’s more deafening and mood killing than my roommate occasionally blasting the Game of Thrones soundtrack or “Ode to Joy” when I bring someone over? My own mind! It distracts me from fully enjoying the sex I’m currently having! Watching sex scenes in movies and television shows gave me […]
A lot less glamorous than Gossip Girl. I remember playing truth or dare in seventh grade at a quintessential middle school sleepover. Most of the dares involved calling boys we admitted to having crushes on during truth’s using *67, except for the one dare which forced me to eat cat food because I would rather […]
The Science of Squirting. Girls are generally thought to be confusing creatures. But nothing seems more confounding than the female anatomy, especially with regards to sex. Unlike males, not all females can come during intercourse—why is that? Is the G-spot even a real thing? Can females, like males, ejaculate? Is female ejaculation the same as […]
Read The Sex Issue here. The Sex Issue
A Response to calling people out over email. Early this past Sunday morning at 2:26 AM, March 1st, the email that has had all of Harvard talking for the last few days was received over an underground mailing list. The message was short and simple. Subject Line: “Dear Ten man” Body: “Thought that was a […]
Personal experiences with Harvard’s Mental Health Services. I remember the first time I used Harvard’s Mental Health Services. The fall had been a struggle, largely due to the punch process. Two of my best friends had used HUHS since freshmen year, and they suggested that I reach out. I was nervous, but figured it was […]
Boston’s Long Island Shelter abruptly closes. By A CONCERNED GROUP OF HARVARD STUDENTS Imagine you are coming back to your house after a long day of class only to be told that Harvard officials deemed your residence unsafe. You are unable to go to your room and gather any of your belongings or important documents. […]