Decline of the Man Hunt
Why post-grad single Harvard women struggle in the dating field.
Little girls around the world are bestowed a fragment of destructive wisdom—if you play dumb, he’ll probably like you more. And there it is, the beginning of our problem. Women everywhere are encouraged, no, programmed, to believe that if we shield our intelligence in the face of a man, then he will like us more. […]
Why is Harvard So Single?
Many Harvard students have a lonely Valentine’s Day. Why is love so hard to find at Harvard?
“Lowest acceptance rate and lowest body counts” is how Sidechat, the anonymous social media app, characterizes the Ivy League. While it’s a bit rude, the quote isn’t entirely wrong. According to The Crimson, approximately twenty-five percent of respondents in the graduating Class of 2022 survey were single for all four of their college years, and […]
Sports Spotlight: Ben MacDonald
A profile on one of Men’s Varsity Hockey’s rising stars.
It is no secret that the 2023-2024 season has been rough for Men’s Varsity Hockey. The team has weathered a season-long storm of injuries, and as result currently sits with a losing record of 4-14-4. That said, the injuries have also given the younger players a remarkable opportunity to step up and quickly develop their […]
Nude Beach Dysphoria
At some point in my girlhood, undefined, I drew in a broad breath which I never released. So long I’ve been the lone moon of a solar system forsaken. Acne — pockmarked like a seagull scooped out the pulp of my face, cratered like a sallow gray planet marinating in a toxic atmosphere of discontent. […]
A Sad, Empty Beanpot
This year’s men’s Beanpot brought a crowd no different than any other Harvard sporting event.
Much to the Indy Sportsbook’s sadness, Harvard Men’s Ice Hockey was not successful in upsetting Northeastern in the first round of the Beanpot Tournament. Still, we saw an exciting game this year, with a Huskies win 33 seconds into overtime after tying it late in the third period. There was a second disappointment from the […]
Till Death Do Us Part
A Galentine’s murder mystery story.
Brittany had one hand on the phone, the other on her best friend’s head. But Securitas had come too late—Sarah was dead. … It was a cool February morning, the smell of love in the air. Teddy bears and flowers roamed the Yard, but Sarah didn’t care. A romantic dinner with roses, she’d dream and […]
Indy Sportsbook: Betting The Beautiful Game
No cash for a fancy date? Look no further.
An average date in the state of Massachusetts costs over $200! Since I know that every one of us could use some extra cash around Valentine’s Day, the Indy Sportsbook is looking to help you finance the Valentine’s Day date of your dreams, whether you are taking your lover to Jefe’s or Tuscano. But before […]
High Heart Rates: From Competitions to Crushes
How do intra-team relationships affect the team dynamic?
The all-encompassing name for when two members of the same sports team start some form of relationship—either brief or long term—has been affectionately dubbed “teamcest” by collegiate athletes around the country. This phenomenon is not nearly as vulgar as its unfortunate nickname suggests, but it is still taboo amongst the 42 rosters of Harvard Athletics. […]
Harvard Parties Aren’t Dead
How Reverb, Harvard’s underground electronic music group, is redefining Harvard nightlife.
Although Harvard students might disagree about many things, it seems like they all can agree on one: Harvard parties suck. Pre-game in a dorm. Go to a function with mediocre music. Eat Jefe’s or Joe’s. For a school filled with extraordinary talent and people, going out is often an unremarkable experience. Yet one group on […]
Exploring The Attic
A treasure trove of hand-picked vintage clothes.
Nestled on the corner of Mass Ave and Bow Street, The Attic Cambridge peeps out at the semi-basement level. It’s easy for passersby to miss it, but if you know what you’re looking for, it’s worth the trip down. I certainly thought so. This isn’t your average thrift store. Every piece of clothing is hand-picked […]
A Review of Donald Glover’s New Show Mr. and Mrs. Smith
The stylish remake of the blockbuster brings laid-back energy and spy thrills in equal measure.
Loosely based on Doug Liman’s 2005 film starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Amazon Prime’s new Mr. and Mrs. Smith only really relates to its predecessor by name. The show deviates from the premise of the original, which saw the two stars play a husband and wife unaware that the other is a spy working […]
Blue Cuban Waters, Blue Man Group, Blue Lipstick
Award-winning actress Annette Bening makes a splash as this year’s Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year.
On Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, Annette Bening was honored as Hasty Pudding’s 74th Woman of the Year (WOY). The Woman of the Year award is the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ (HPT) oldest honor, bestowed annually on “performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment.” The festivities began with a parade through […]
Data-Driven Dating
Harvard’s Datamatch uses mysterious Algorithm™ to foster community relationships.
’Twas the week before Valentine’s, when all through Harvard, singles were stirring, with hope in their hearts. Their survey answers were entered into Datamatch with care, in hopes that finding love soon would be there. The lonesome were nestled, all snug in their beds, while a computerized cupid “Algorithm™” toiled, several steps ahead. Harvard students […]
In The News
Short briefings of upcoming news developments on Harvard’s campus poised to make waves.
Since returning to campus, Harvard has made several strides in reversing its missteps from last fall, such as creating task forces to tackle both Islamophobia and Antisemitism on campus. However, the aftermath of the events of last semester, ranging from campus demonstrations to presidential resignations, continue to unfold with no clear resolution in sight. Moving […]
Stop and Smell the Roses
A profile on John Selletto’s Petali Flowers.
In the heart of Harvard Square, tucked away on Mount Auburn Street, sits Petali Flowers—a floral boutique that has been a community staple since its owner, John Selletto, opened the store in 1989. Walking into Petali feels like stepping into a different world. Surrounded by every color under the sun and the delicate fragrance of […]
Are We Ready for It?
What to expect from Harvard’s first-ever Taylor Swift course.
Whether you are in her top 0.5% of Spotify listeners or only listen to her music when forced to while shopping, it is safe to say that we have all had a run-in with Taylor Swift. But for people in Lowell Lecture Hall every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00-1:15 P.M., what was once their guilty […]
The Love of Doing Nothing
Reconciling our relationship with mundanity.
Around this time last February, my eyes sprung open as the morning light flooded my 10 ft. x 10 ft. dorm room. Icy wind chilled the side of my body through the window I intentionally placed next to the head of my bed and cracked open as far as dorm regulations would allow. I hated […]