The red brick walkways in Harvard Square have always been uneven. They catch the toes of my sneakers the same way they did ten years ago. The T station still smells like stale peanuts and damp concrete. Now, though, slick glass facades and minimalist pastry shops have slid into the spaces where distinctly musty bookstores […]
Nothing like a change in weather to jump-start a new era in life. I start my fall mood-boarding at the end of July, long before the birds begin their migration and the bears start to hibernate. Fall promises excitement with Halloween around the corner, growing piles of leaves lining the streets, and decadent sweets to […]
The coastal city of Salem, the setting for the notorious 17th-century witch trials, offers visitors a unique and vibrant experience. The gothic stores, whimsical streets, and eerie homes might make it seem like the city is doing its history justice—but is that really the case? People have practiced witchcraft since prehistoric times. Where people lived, […]
When people hear the name Harvard, they think of prestige, education, talent, or drive. While these are certainly true of some of the school’s population, others recognize that Harvard’s real best quality is its wide range of bars. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible for an undergraduate student to take proper advantage of these alcoholic lounges. […]
Meet the veterans of the theater department in the world of “macbitches.” Lexi, a foul-mouthed senior played by Gemma Dean ’27, spits conversational daggers every time she speaks. This confrontational community-theater nepo baby specializes in destroying self-confidence in the name of honesty. Tahraji Milsap ’27 plays Cam, a witty junior who uses comedy as a […]
Maybe your quirky aunt tells you stories of destiny, or maybe you stumbled upon one of those “this video was meant to find you” reels with face-down cards on the thumbnail. But have you ever learned the art of predicting the future? In a tarot deck, each card shows a scene with a figure at […]
Tucked away on the third floor of the Harvard Art Museums, past Ancient Egyptian art and a gallery full of photographs, is an eclectic curation of works with no clear throughline. “Engravings,” you think as the intricate black-and-white works by Albrecht Dürer, Sebald Beham, and Hans Baldung Grien first ensnare your eyes. You glance at […]