How to Avoid Housing Drama
A foolproof guide. As a freshman, Housing Day reminded me of Christmas. The night before and in the early morning, I was so excited to see what fate held in store for me that I couldn’t sleep. For the first time in my whole, albeit short, college career, I got up long before the crack of dawn, anxiously awaiting the […]
What Neighborhood Do You Truly Belong In?
The Indy tries its hand at some housing lottery magic. Housing letters may have gone out today, but in between dorm storms, celebrating (or commiserating) with your blockmates, and another year of new House bonding, you may have had a fleeting thought or two (or many, if your House lies on Shepard Street). Does your heart belong […]
A Letter to the House I Left Behind
Dear Leverett House, I know it’s hard, but it’s time to say goodbye. You and I have been together far too long, and I think we both know it. For all the bright moments, there war far too many dark ones. You were a godsend. When above and below me, I heard the gorilla cries of Mather, […]
Miracles, Obstacles, and Eight Exciting Chukkers
Harvard Polo wins Pre-Regional Tournament. “Hey, I got a couple tables over there,” Aemilia Phillips ’16 said as I walked into the Starbucks. She was waiting on line to order. I looked over and she had secured three tables in the Garage Starbucks: the first miracle of this story. Soon, ten of the men and […]
HUDS and You: Soups Edition
A review of some of Harvard’s soupy food offerings. Admission to Harvard certainly grants many desirable perks: a degree from a world-class university, access to Harvard’s massive collections of art and literature, and the opportunity to harness the tremendous intellects of some of the finest minds in the world via lectures and seminars as well […]
The Dancing Ghungroo
A Production by South Asian Association That the highlight of last weekend, without a doubt, was the South Asian Association’s riveting, gripping, hair-raising exhibition of “Ghungroo” goes without saying. The show was sold out for each of its four performances, and involved up to 400 dancers from all across the College. For those of us […]
HPT: Dragging Sexism Out
A call for inclusive arts programs. Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatrical’s have been putting on student written shows since 1844. With clever, punny titles and an over-the-top brand of humor, the annual Hasty Pudding show has become a Harvard Institution, world-renowned and uniquely Harvard. Such a Harvard tradition naturally came from an exclusive social institution. The […]
Open Harvard College Grant
The UC unveils $30K fund. A $30,000 fund has been allocated by the Dean of the College, the Office of Student Life, and Harvard’s Undergraduate Council to support initiatives addressing the compelling issues of 2016. Initiatives that address mental health, sexual assault and harassment prevention, race relations, and inclusive social life are eligible to apply […]
Support Alongside Prevention
A personal account of sexual assault on campus. Readers: Please be aware that the content of this article contains potentially distressing material. The Undergraduate Council has proposed new incentives to get student groups to engage with the issue of sexual harassment and assault. Unfortunately, it’s too late for me. The skit at the beginning […]