Do Harvard students melt down over the minuscule? Or are their complaints of campus crises completely justified? Whether it’s sprinting across campus to make Annenberg Hall’s slim 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. dinner hours, battling the printers in Lamont Library, or making the outdoor trek in 20-degree weather to another building to do laundry, minor […]
Harvard College is home to a wide range of unique student organizations. However, the Harvard Organization for Latin America stands out due to its vibrant combination of culture, connection, and celebration. While many of Harvard’s students primarily hear about consulting or networking organizations, HOLA’s rich Latin American community makes its presence just as critical for […]
“You got to pay. You got to pay your bills.” No, these are not just the lyrics to Destiny Child’s hit single, “Bills, Bills, Bills.” This blunt statement was made in January 2025 by President Donald Trump as he expressed his frustration with the United States’s outsized role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization—one of […]
Richard T. Greener ’1870—the first Black student to graduate from Harvard College. George L. Ruffin ’1869—the first Black student to graduate from Harvard Law School. However, Clemont Morgan was the first Black student to graduate from both Harvard College in 1890 and Harvard Law School in 1893. After graduating, Morgan helped found the NAACP and […]
While some Harvard students never knew the “old Kanye,” they certainly do not condone the recent rhetoric of the “new Kanye.” In a three-day tirade, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, posted a series of tweets targeting Jewish and Black communities, women, and other Hollywood public figures. As Ye headlined news outlets for making loaded […]
Although 17% of the Harvard Class of 2028 was raised on classic New England clam chowder and a spattering of coastal towns, a similar number of current first-years had a drastically different upbringing. For most students starting their college education, they must learn to navigate life without parents, siblings, or other conventional childhood support systems. […]
Across 17 freshman dormitories and 13 upperclassmen residential buildings, Harvard undergraduates have the privilege of guaranteed housing during their four years on campus. However, graduate students, faculty, and University affiliates struggle to find housing as Harvard’s property acquisitions distort the Cambridge and Allston markets. Harvard University Housing owns approximately 2,900 apartments and 100 buildings, serving […]
One cornerstone of President Trump’s 2025 campaign was his “America First” foreign policy plan. Part of that vision centered around levying tariffs against U.S. trade partners, most notably Canada and Mexico, in the hopes that economic pressure would force America’s neighbors to address the steady influx of illegal immigrants and dangerous drugs like fentanyl, which […]
Harvard’s extensive list of accomplished alumni is teeming with figures who have been a part of global controversies for decades. From politicians like Al Franken ’73 and Henry Kissinger ’50 to business magnates such as Mark Zuckerberg ’17, Harvard graduates can be counted on to change history—for better or worse. Even the infamous Unabomber, Ted […]
The chill of February lingers in the air, but love is already blooming in Harvard Square. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, students are scouring the internet and local shops for thoughtful gifts that impress their special someone. Among the series of Yelp reviews and promising storefronts is Love Pop, which offers customers a twist on […]