She is so indulged in revelry that she almost does not realize when her boots dig into someone’s foot in the crowded room. She turns to sincerely apologize before she’s swept into them, narrowly tripping over herself; a split second of a forgettable interaction. Until a hand stabilizes her. “Wow those boots are a bit […]
Fall is upon us again, and Harvard students are gearing up to face the cold Boston weather. For most New Englanders, this means basic sweaters, jeans, and boots. Harvard students, however, are notorious for repping their club merch. Whether it is a CS50 t-shirt or a DHA crewneck, students love to boast about their belonging […]
Students rush to see a retelling of Shakespeare’s greatest play at Harvard.
In my years spent modeling in the creative capitals of the world, I never lacked inspiration; life working in fashion is hallowed by the haze of an urgent beauty. In New York City, popular restaurants are filled with idyllic voices of artists refining their visions over food with friends. Streets are lined by glass gallery […]
Can you imagine what it would be like living here next year? Hey, knock on wood – don’t jinx us getting quadded. Conversations centered around Harvard housing dominate Harvard first-years’ lunch conversations, text exchanges, and dorm hang-outs. The prospect of finally escaping the confines of Canaday’s red carpets or Straus’ slanted ceilings is oh-so appealing […]
“Say WHAT? SAY-BROOK!” From the nostalgic cheer of Saybrook College to the newer formation of Benjamin Franklin College, Yale’s housing system has evolved to aid in the growth of its student body through forging unique social and intellectual communities. And although Harvard’s fated rivalry often leads to the condemnation of everything associated with Yale University, […]
On November 17, 2023, thousands of Harvard students and alumni will trek to New Haven, Connecticut for a weekend of school spirit, tomfoolery, and camaraderie. This Harvard-Yale football game marks the 139th game between the famous Ivy rivals. The game starts at 12pm this Saturday, but most students kick off their H-Y weekend on Friday […]
The Harvard-Yale rivalry is entrenched in everything, not just football. Yale merch is informally forbidden on Harvard’s campus and jokes disparaging bulldogs and New Haven are abundant in Cambridge. There are significant differences between Harvard and Yale that are unrelated to football that fuel the rivalry between the schools. Harvard and Yale’s differences expand to […]
It’s clear from the low attendance at football games that Harvard is not as full of sports or tailgate fans as most other D1 colleges in the country. Go to any home game or read any of the Independent’s articles citing the general lack of school spirit, and you will get a glimpse into the […]
The Game needs no introduction. The annual football contest between Harvard and Yale is one of the most historic rivalries in all of college sports. The Independent has dedicated plenty of words to Harvard’s lack of school spirit, such as our Beanpot article that covered the near-empty student section for the biggest hockey game of […]