Is Renovated Houghton a Renewed Houghton? Discussing the Harvard Library System with Students at Harvard College By GRAHAM WALTER Surrounded by Henry Moore, cherry blossoms, and Lamont Cafe, Houghton Library is one example of where Harvard can improve the accessibility of resources to its students and visitors. Houghton library, or the primary repository […]
Plant-based provisions such as zucchini noodles, cauli-mashed potatoes, and Beyond Meat are now being served in the new Harvard Square location at a time when plant-based eating is becoming an increasing sustainability priority of the University BY MARISSA GARCIA During the festivities of Harvard Square’s annual Oktoberfest celebration, Veggie Grill, the plant-based chain […]
By Michael Kielstra In a country with universities famous for endless debate and controversy, one group stands out. They hear students refer to them every day by a name unliked, and yet they pursue politeness and community integration with a passion. The group referred to, unsurprisingly, is the Harvard University Police Department. It is […]
Conversations with Students Who Have On-Campus Jobs By ALAYA AYALA According to the Harvard Student Employment Office website, 78% of students have had a part time job at one point during their time at Harvard, on or off campus. 39% of graduating seniors began working during their first year on campus, and the […]
An Interview With Professor Harvey Mansfield By ANA LUIZA NICOLAE Professor Harvey Mansfield has spent much of his adult life at Harvard. The Independent had the opportunity to share time with the “last conservative Professor on campus” and hear about what it’s like to have been at Harvard for 70 years, with a hiatus of […]
A Presidential Candidate Speaks Boldly after Debates By JOSE ESPINEL In the heart of Warren country, a different candidate danced onto the stage. Andrew Yang arrived at sunset and addressed a crowd of several hundred in Cambridge Common. Most were young. A group of high school volunteers in the front row arrived an hour early […]
The Harvard Undergraduates for Environmental Justice rally for Harvard’s divestment from fossil fuels while President Bacow maintains stance BY GRAHAM WALTER The divestment movement has reigned rampant amongst the various schools at Harvard, particularly at Harvard College. The Harvard Undergraduates for Environmental Justice (HUEJ) has pursued its mission to mobilize the community– at Harvard […]
To Eat Sustainably Results from student survey reflect desire for improvement in vegetarian and vegan options, suggesting that Harvard may be precluding itself from encouraging sustainable eating habits By MARISSA GARCIA It was the end of the season, and a Harvard athlete on the women’s swim team was seeing a steep decline in her performance. […]
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Democratic Candidate Town Hall Harvard IOP and CNN bring together leading Democratic Candidates By TUSHAR DWIVEDI On April 22nd, CNN, in conjunction with the Harvard Institute of Politics, hosted a Town Hall of five democratic candidates: Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Amy Klobuchar, and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. While the questions and answers […]