It is a Sunday morning. I am in middle school, having just woken up at my best friend’s house from the sleepover we begged for. My friends are still asleep, so I tiptoe upstairs and rush out the door, my mom waiting outside to drive me to religion class. As I halfheartedly listen to my […]
The weather is getting colder, which means a new season for Harvard Athletics! While most fall sports have finished their regular seasons and are heading into post-season playoffs, winter conference play is already underway. It’s an exciting time for fans to watch their favorite teams develop early in the season. Field Hockey (15–2) On Friday […]
During a game on Oct. 29, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs reached the end zone and placed his hands behind his back in a mock handcuff gesture. Jacobs later claimed the celebration was an ode to the gospel song “Break Every Chain,” but the imagery was an uncomfortable call to reality. Just months […]
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters nationwide cast their ballots in one of the most contentious midterm elections in recent history after months of furor over federal policies, legal battles over voting rights, and aggressive campaign efforts by the Trump administration. The results were staggering: Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress, flipping eight Senate […]
On Oct. 15, the Harvard Management Company released Harvard’s annual financial report, detailing the state of the University’s endowment. The report shows that Harvard’s endowment grew to a record $68 billion, generating a 27.1% return. At the same time, Harvard cut $104 million from salaries and wages, in part through layoffs. The gap between those […]
The Harvard Public Opinion Project (HPOP) recently released its 53rd edition of the Harvard Youth Poll, the largest survey of young adults in the United States. Released on Oct. 22, the poll showed growing disillusionment among young Americans, consistent with the frustration young voters expressed in the midterm elections. Run by the Institute of Politics […]
“BEEEP BEEEP BEEEP.” The blaring of a fire alarm filled Sanders Theater around 7:40 p.m. on Nov. 6. Having lived in Adams House, I found it nothing new. However, the shrill alarms and flashing strobes interrupted a conversation between Yo-Yo Ma ’76 and Stephen Colbert, cutting short a performance featuring Ma and the Crimson Cellos. […]