The thin line between appreciation and appropriation. My knowledge of Halloween before the previous weekend was limited to the various episodes of American Television shows that I had watched back home; it wasn’t that I was particularly ignorant, but just that it is not a celebration observed in most countries in the orient. This […]
Some reflections on the latest Republican debate. The fourth Republican debate occurred on November 10, and with it, the American people once again had a chance to see candidates argue about who is the best option to take on the Democratic nominee (also known as Hillary Clinton — sorry Bernie). The major change from the […]
The UC has four referenda for debate this fall. Autumn, especially the month of November, is often a period of transitions, changes, and adjustments. Not only are we adjusting to the drop in temperature, change in the time sunset takes place, and adapting to the naked trees and their yellow and orange vestiges, but we […]
Starbucks heralds in the holiday season. Earlier today I walked into Starbucks and ordered my daily afternoon caffeine fix. After paying, I waited by the bar while listening to the soft jazz and admiring the black and white photographs on the wall. The barista handed me my drink, and I looked down to reach for […]
Our readers are joining the conversation. The Harvard Independent writes for its readers, and that is why this week we are featuring the comments, tweets, and Facebook posts from our readers. Our stories are meant to invoke critical thinking and share a new perspective. We want our readers to be able to engage in the […]
The Indy revisits an exclusive. By TOM STEMBERG’71 and MORRIS ABRAM’71 This week, the Indy digs deep into its vault to find this Harvard Independent exclusive from our May 9, 1970 issue. We are publishing this piece in remembrance of Tom Stemberg’71, a founding member of the Harvard Independent who passed away last week. […]
The Indy sits in on a smoker’s rights meeting. A couple of weeks ago I found myself in Stephen Helfer’s apartment at a meeting of the Cambridge Citizens for Smokers’ Rights. Helfer is the Citizens’ leader, and you’ve probably seen him if you’ve walked through Harvard Square enough times. He’s got an off-white mustache and […]
The Indy’s Guide to Halloween Costumes Fall means many things. The days are shorter, the wind is colder, and the leaves are falling off the trees. The air near the Harvard Starbucks smells of pumpkin spice lattes, and if you listen close enough, you can just hear the rustling of Canada Goose Jackets waiting to […]
Harvard restructures its mental health services. This week, the Harvard Independent is bringing you an article from our October 25, 1984 issue on Harvard deciding to restructure its mental health services. Going to Harvard is like walking a tightrope. It’s said they involve the same motions. The long passage from Yard to diploma can demand […]
In Iran the Baha’is wait for justice As the world debates the Iran deal, Baha’is wait with bated breath. After decades of persecution by the Iranian state, the deal could be the harbinger of recognition and equal rights that the outlawed Persian community has long awaited. Stateside criticism of the recently brokered deal has focused […]