Convening to Fight Human Trafficking
Intercollegiate coalition holds first annual convention. By CAROLINE CRONIN “I remember thinking that I couldn’t imagine anything worse than being exploited as a child and day in and day out knowing that no one is going to come get you.” Such was Diana Sheedy’s first reaction to learning about human trafficking. Sheedy, a senior […]
Offering Prospectus
A student team battles misconceptions of conservatives. The Harvard Independent interviews Lisa Peng ’18, who has played a leading role in organizing the national conference, Prospectus, which is scheduled to take place this coming weekend. Through our conversation, we ask Lisa what she thinks is the objective that this conference aims to achieve, and why […]
By (User) Design
The Harvard Library presents newest research tool. The first thing I notice upon entering the room is a set of large posters on the wall. The next is a sheaf of pamphlets. Then, I notice the stack of business cards on the desk in front of me. I’m here to notice things, and to have […]
The Devolution of 2016
And why we all need to take a breather. The tumultuous nature of this 2016 Presidential election cycle has led to the dedication of massive news coverage. Political news has become the topic of popular discussion, even in circles that might normally be disinterested in the political realm. Politics has become a pop culture sensation, […]
SHE Will Be…
A one-gender show. SHE at Oberon will take the stage April 14th and 15th to debut a full cast of women celebrating modern womanhood. Inspired by true stories, SHE was developed by Liz Kantor ‘18 and Rachel Talamo ‘18 over the course of the year in collaboration with a cast and crew of over twenty […]
SHEATH Does it All
Students came out to Sex Weekend Events. This past weekend, Harvard students gathered to talk about everything from sexual communication to non-monogamy. Harvard’s annual Sex Weekend, run by the organization Sexual Health Education and Advocacy Throughout Harvard College (SHEATH), is the shorter April counterpart to November’s Sex Week. The weekend kicked off Friday afternoon with […]
Yes, No, Maybe
“Is this ok?” I have heard this question more times this year than perhaps in my entire life, asked tentatively, hands approaching with caution, whispered breathlessly into my ear. The prevailing attitude in most consent discourse is that, although consent is necessary, it is decidedly unsexy, and that questions like “Is this ok?” are inevitable […]