In a digital age where friends can be reached instantaneously, social media allows us to share our thoughts for the entire world to see. At Harvard, these thoughts often make it over to Sidechat—a college-specific app that allows users to access and upload posts reflecting what’s on fellow undergrads’ minds. With some posts getting upwards […]
At my core, I believe creative spaces should be rooted in care, collaboration, and deep respect—spaces where artists aren’t just showcased, but supported. This belief led me to launch Les Adore nearly two years ago, a global production company built on nurturing creativity. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of leading a talented student team […]
Last week, I reunited with my family’s former host daughter, Lola, in Kraków, Poland. Unlike my usual weekend getaways, this trip was a full-fledged week of living with Lola’s family, allowing me to be more of a visitor than a tourist. I participated in all kinds of Polish Easter traditions and experienced Kraków with someone […]
I often fall in love with the essences of certain places, as if they somehow embody the person I want to become—an indescribable concept of the atmosphere and identity each place nurtures. When I was younger, it was the glamour and elegance of Paris. In high school, I unfittingly labeled myself an “LA girl,” obsessed […]
In a country where nearly 60 million tons of food are thrown away each year—close to 40% of the national supply—wasted meals have become more than just a moral or economic dilemma. They are a climate liability. As policymakers, businesses, and communities search for solutions, Massachusetts stands out for its innovative approach to keeping food […]
Every day, I walk seven minutes down Rue Orfila to the Gambetta Metro Station to take Line 3 toward Levallois. The transit part of my commute stays the same, but my short walk often changes. I vary which side of the street I take and when I cross, picking without rhyme or reason. Lately, however, […]
Earth Day feels like a funeral now. Not one with black veils or organ music—but a well-staged, well-catered wake. A jazz trio hums near the Science Center. Someone hands out succulent cuttings. There are cookies shaped like the Earth, iced in HUDS-friendly greens and blues—flavorless, but photogenic. A booth gives away bamboo forks in rice-paper […]
Due to the rapid industrial development over the past 300 years, the Earth’s biodiversity has taken an extreme hit—increased pollution, resource depletion, habitat destruction, and climate change—yet many protective measures are being aggressively targeted by the current presidential administration. Over the past few weeks, President Donald Trump has attempted to modify the Endangered Species Act […]
Hi my little tariffs, Apologies for the two-week hiatus. Shockingly, I have school and midterms—eye roll. Just kidding! It was 72 degrees and sunny in Paris. No work was done. But I wasn’t kidding about the midterms. Anywhoseldorf, welcome to the fourth edition of Abreast on Abroad: “Travel Diary Dump: Part Un.” As I’ve mentioned […]
Editor’s note: The Independent’s annual Weed Issue arrives amid upheaval on Harvard’s campus. On April 14, University President Alan Garber ’76 declared in a message to the community that Harvard would not comply with the terms set forth by President Donald Trump’s administration. The Trump administration responded by freezing $2.2 billion on multi-year grants as […]