“Open the door,” they instructed her. “It’s time.” “Yes,” she thought to herself, and nodded although she was afraid. This was perhaps the most important decision of her life. She asked them which door to open, but they insisted she decide. The doors all looked identical from the outside, each one significantly taller than her, […]
We are anxiously in-between the release of ChatGPT and its full effects on education, unable to imagine academia without it and unable to fully envision academia with it. And it is exciting. Artificial intelligence will prove transformational; a tool both students and professors must embrace. But conversations and collaboration must remain at the forefront of […]
“You are more than your resume.” This catchy slogan promotes a dynamic survey aimed to connect many disillusioned Harvard students to environments where they can do work that matches morals rather than a brand name. Kushan Weerakoon ’05, co-founder of the startup-in-progress, described his intentions behind the idea: not to become rich and successful, but […]
On October 9th, Harvard University increased its list of awe-inspiring Nobel Prize Laureates by one. Claudia Goldin, Harry Lee Professor of Economics, was awarded the prize “for having advanced our understanding of women’s labor market outcomes,” according to the Nobel Prize’s official website. Jakob Svensson, Chair of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences, […]
A photo of an older woman in a bright yellow coat materializes on the screen. The audience cannot see her face, but she appears in motion, with purpose and somewhere to be. A ray of sun lands on her hair, creating a prism of light at her shoulders. This photo and close-looking exercise began “Seeing […]
Taking time off can seem like an unfeasible task. While four years of college can be overwhelming, many students attempt to juggle classes, clubs, and work with no breaks, often in fear of falling “behind.” However, this consistent grappling for a work-life balance may lead many students to feel academic or social burnout, or struggle […]
In late night hours before the p-set is due, the CS50.ai duck greets struggling students. It takes code input, questions, and requests. It explains computer science terminology and concepts, corrects bugs, and provides pseudocode for students struggling with computer science. CS50 is Harvard’s introductory Computer Science course, and one of the most popular courses offered […]
Dear Harvard Independent Readers, As conversations surrounding the conflict in Israel and Palestine continue to escalate on campus, we must recognize our positions as both Harvard students and human beings, and the role we play in public discourse. Over the past decade we have reported on students organizing with respect to Israel and Palestine. Our […]
September 26th, 1960: Princess Alexandra of Kent, representing Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, arrived in Lagos, Nigeria smiling from her car as she was greeted by the cheering of schoolchildren. A few days later: on October 1st, the princess would preside over the official freedom charter where Nigeria was declared a sovereign state. […]
“Harvard College: The NHL Factory.” Not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Harvard,” but a moniker well-earned nevertheless. The Crimson has produced some of the NHL’s greatest current and past talent. True superstars like Norris Trophy-winning New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox, two-time Stanley Cup Champion Alex Killorn, and Ted […]