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 […]
What does it mean to show one’s existence? What mark can one make as proof of their time on Earth? These are broad questions with no definitive answers. Nonetheless, we ponder these questions as we age, as every moment in life seems more important than the last. It is this tension between impermanence and the […]
In honor of the year’s end, the “Harvard Independent” has compiled a list of books with new beginnings—meant for the seniors who are moving forward with their lives and the undergraduates who have the opportunity for another collegiate term. Whether the protagonist is young or old, spirited or resigned, each work grapples with the struggles […]
“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 […]