What defines a home? Is it the soil where we are born and raised? Or is it the roots that weave within us? “Rooted” marks the 37th year of Ghungroo at Harvard, an annual tradition that has grown to become the University’s largest student-run production. As Harvard’s premier showcase of South Asian culture and heritage, […]
“Gruesome Playground Injuries,” written by Rajiv Joseph, is an unconventional play that blends heartbreak, pain, humor, and recklessness into the complex, lifelong relationship between Doug (former Independent Editor-in-Chief Andrew Spielmann ’25) and Kayleen (Lauren Mei ’27). Directed by Texaco Texeira-Ramos ’26, the show ran from Feb. 20–23 in the Loeb Experimental Theater, offering the audience […]
Last weekend, my friends pointed out to me that they had never seen my dorm. My room—a Canaday hallway single that cannot imaginably exceed about 120 square feet—isn’t somewhere I spend a lot of time, largely on account of the (probably wrong) size estimation I just provided. Yet my friends’ assertion that my room was […]
As one of Harvard’s closest neighbors, MIT has long drawn students to its campus for academics, events, and even the occasional frat party. Alongside the school’s many academic attractions, the MIT Theatre Guild stands out for its impressive productions. This season’s performance of “Cabaret” was no exception. “Cabaret” is a musical set in 1930s Berlin—a […]
Last December, my classmates and I had the privilege of attending the Boston premiere of “A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet. We had just spent an entire semester in “Bob Dylan: The Classic” exploring the man, myth, and legend. True to its name, the course was housed in the Classics department […]
We’ve reached the bleak midwinter here at Harvard, where all students are tempted to stay in bed and out of the icy winds until spring break. It’s what I like to call “museum weather”—perfect for spending the day inside appreciating the arts. Here’s how you can get up to that in Cambridge this winter: Spotlight […]
So, you’re disappointed about spending Valentine’s Day alone. Maybe you’re used to buying yourself chocolate, or maybe this is the first time in a long time you don’t have a Valentine. Either way, you’re dreading that inevitable pit in your stomach that will accompany seeing the countless affectionate Instagram posts and boys walking in Harvard […]
BY: SHAMELESS SHAKESPEARE ’27 It’s been too long since you’ve made me cum, It’s not your fault Zoloft’s making me numb. Still, though, a girl has needs And I don’t like to plead So I think we should have a threesome. Shakespeare’s sonnets fall short of describing The pounding in my naughty bits when I […]
For Lizbeth Ibarra ’26 and Kathy Villanueva ’26, flowers are more than just beautiful—they’re a way to express affection and connection. “I see it as an act of love and self-care. Flowers always signify an embrace,” Villanueva said. The Independent spoke to the duo, known as the “Florecitas,” about their decision to share their passion […]
May Art always fill your caps. This, which the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 75th Woman of the Year, actress and vocalist Cynthia Erivo signed in the Pudding honoree guestbook, rings true to the Hasty Pudding’s motto, Concordia Discors (discordant harmony or organized chaos), christening a day full of joy, love, and laughter. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, […]