In kindergarten, one of my closest male friends shoved a banana into my crotch at lunch. Uncomfortable with the sensation, I told my teacher and asked to be moved away from him in the seating assignment. The next thing I knew, I was dragged into the principal’s office and asked to report it. I was […]
On Oct. 9, one of the most iconic Harvard movies released a companion film in theaters called “The Social Reckoning.” While “The Social Network” follows Mark Zuckerberg as he creates Facebook at Harvard and navigates the legal trouble it brings, “The Social Reckoning” takes place about 15 years after Facebook’s launch, after it has grown […]
When humidity suffocates me and the air smells of seawater tinged with garbage, I know I am home. This is probably not how the tourism board would introduce the city. They would want to show you Hong Kong Island across Victoria Harbor at night, with its bright skyscrapers backed by mountains. Of course, these attractions […]
Have you ever asked someone from Michigan where they’re from, only for them to show you with their hand? They probably made a mitten with one palm and explained it was the state’s outline after noticing your raised eyebrow. But this representation forgets that Michigan has another peninsula, one that often gets overlooked: the Upper […]
In Harvard College’s “Othello,” produced by Hyperion Shakespeare Company, power is visible before anyone explains it. The opening scene begins with Roderigo (River Wynne ’30) rowing a boat while Iago (George Atkin ’28) sits upright beside him, holding himself above the man doing all of the work. Against ominous music, designed by Brian Hawkins ’30, […]
As the second month of school wraps up, Harvard’s fall sports are moving from packed schedules to morning lifts and the occasional matchup. For many fall sports, this is the last week of regular-season play before conference playoffs. Meanwhile, winter sports are finishing their preseasons and starting their first games. With parents and families on […]
Cultural events take different forms worldwide, creating a shared bond that remains unique to each people. Coming-of-age celebrations have distinct names and customs across Jewish, Latin American, and Māori communities, but the core idea stays the same. Harvest festivals in the United States, Canada, and India vary in practice, but they celebrate similar themes. Sporting […]
After this past summer’s World Cup, millions of viewers have evaluated which teams were the best, who had the most infectious energy, and who had the most fun on the pitch. But few took a serious look at the fans. A team’s most fervent supporters can reveal a lot about their nation—and the crowds themselves. […]