So. I’ve been feeling a little bit off-kilter lately, and with the perfectly-timed Weed Issue of the Independent, I have decided that this is the perfect excuse to engage in my favorite form of catharsis: writing while high off my ass. This week, I plan to get high and write every single night. (Okay, so […]
Although weed is strictly forbidden by the Harvard College Student Handbook, for the sake of this article, let’s pretend that killjoy little booklet of rules magically disappeared. Harvard is well-known for its diverse and impressive student body. It is likely one of the reasons you gave for wanting to attend this school aside from its […]
Sundazzles enormous stretch across the surface Of the Charles River, informing ripples From the sun through space directly splashing Upon the water of my eye to the depths Of this woven candle, this riverring starstuff. We are the ones learning now, we living Blood of the spirit, ancestors of the moment, Brainvessels beating an experience […]
There are moments when the art world feels like a quiet, distant thing—locked behind gallery walls. But in certain spaces, art belongs to everyone. Art breaks free, and the walls speak louder than ever. From April 18-21, Harvard University’s Gallery at 92 Seattle St. will host an exhibition that promises more than just art on […]
It’s springtime again, and with the changing seasons comes the annual event that everyone’s talking about: the annual Cultural Rhythms Festival. Throughout the week, student groups strutted the fashion runway, prepared their favorite foods from home, and showcased their heritages through dance and music—all to celebrate cultural identity and community at Harvard. This year’s culminating […]
As a self-proclaimed foodie, it is an understatement to say that Harvard University Dining Services is a massive disappointment. The cost for the meal plan for the Spring 2025 semester totaled $4,134, which breaks down to about $35 per day. This cost is widely agreed upon by the student body as simply too high, especially […]
It is officially munchies season, which means there must be “healthy” snacks and treats on hand at all times. Considering these cookies contain oats, milk, and peanut butter, they’re basically a hearty breakfast alternative. This recipe is no-bake and only takes about 10 minutes to throw together on the stovetop, so it’s perfect for a […]
Steve was your typical Harvard first-year. He planned on studying economics and had never felt freer now that he could hide his grades from his parents. He was in love with a girl who lived above him in Canaday, but he couldn’t remember if her name was “Chloe” or “Zoe” and was too scared to […]
After interviewing Will McKibben ’25 on cooking as an art form for the Independent, I could not stop thinking about the tension he described between fine dining and foods that are affectionately known as “munchies.” He made me realize that foods often dismissed as messy—late-night nachos, over-sauced burritos, crinkle-cut fries doused in mystery condiments—have the […]
In the culinary world, there seem to be two opposite realms: the casual, crave-worthy indulgence of “munchies” and the meticulously crafted masterpieces of Michelin-starred dining. At first glance, the two could not be further apart—one is messy, quick, and easy; the other is precise, time-consuming, and technically arduous. The former could be viewed as artless, […]