Toxic productivity culture defines the way we interact with nearly every component of our lives on Harvard’s campus. Though it can feel insurmountable to tackle the vast and varied tasks that accumulate in light of our inattention to them, we owe it to ourselves to seize a free moment when it does arise. Though the […]
“Harvard is hard.” At one point or another, we’ve all come to the unfortunate realization that the phrase is actually true. But does Harvard have to be so academically rigorous? There’s no need to buy into the Harvard academic overachiever stereotype (I’m looking at you, LS50 and Math 55 first-years) when you can minimize your […]
“I’m so organized! I’m so OCD.” You’ve heard it, I’ve heard it. You’ve probably said it. I’ve said it, too. Except I’m not exaggerating, because I have a mild and clinically diagnosed case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It’s never been life-threatening, nor has it caused me any sort of extremely disruptive pain (though it can […]
On November 17, 2023, thousands of Harvard students and alumni will trek to New Haven, Connecticut for a weekend of school spirit, tomfoolery, and camaraderie. This Harvard-Yale football game marks the 139th game between the famous Ivy rivals. The game starts at 12pm this Saturday, but most students kick off their H-Y weekend on Friday […]
It’s clear from the low attendance at football games that Harvard is not as full of sports or tailgate fans as most other D1 colleges in the country. Go to any home game or read any of the Independent’s articles citing the general lack of school spirit, and you will get a glimpse into the […]
Every year, Harvard receives tens of thousands of applications from some of the brightest young students in the world. Just a tiny fraction of those students, 3.41% for the Class of 2027, ultimately get in. Many of these applicants, desperate to give themselves the greatest shot at admission, eagerly submit their applications under Harvard’s Restrictive […]
One of the most distinguishing parts of Harvard—its student body— is built around its admissions practices. The Early Action round of admission greatly benefits the Harvard community, enhancing the University’s ability to create a diverse, accomplished, engaged, and unique student body. Students applying to Harvard have two windows to submit their application: the Restrictive Early […]
Meena: Spring 2024 course registration has dawned upon us and the leaves haven’t even changed color. With much dismay, students will have to pre-register for their spring semester courses from November 1st to 15th for the first time since Harvard updated its policy. The traditional and beloved Shopping Week, allowing students to “shop” or sit […]
On October 23, 2023, former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan sent a strongly-worded letter to Harvard University President Claudine Gay, announcing his decision to officially withdraw from all Harvard fellowships this fall. Hogan cited anti-Semitism on campus in response to the war in Israel and Palestine as the reason for his decision, inviting a mixed response […]
Staying active is one of the most important things you can do for your mental and physical health. But as Harvard students, there is hardly enough time to get a workout in between classes, club meetings, and endless amounts of homework. So that you don’t waste your precious time in a workout class you don’t […]