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I often fall in love with the essences of certain places, as if they somehow embody the person I want to become—an indescribable concept of the atmosphere and identity each place nurtures. When I was younger, it was the glamour and elegance of Paris. In high school, I unfittingly labeled myself an “LA girl,” obsessed […]
The Push for Clean Energy: Will the U.S. Invest?
During President Donald Trump’s first week in office, he signed 37 executive orders—“Unleashing Clean Energy” among them. Clauses include the elimination of the “electric vehicle (EV) mandate,” as well as the freezing of $14 billion in funds designated to the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which was “the single largest investment in climate and energy in […]
The Case for Outdoor Miles
For almost half a year, Massachusetts has been endlessly dreary, wet, and cold. After this past weekend, it finally feels realistic to hope that the weather has finally turned from winter into a gorgeous spring. The banks of the Charles River are once again full of students and tourists enjoying the beautiful scenery, and outdoor […]
Harvard Responds to Trump
Three days after the Trump Administration sent a list of demands to Harvard, detailing a series of operational changes the University needed to make to maintain its federal funding, Harvard University President Alan Garber released his response. “The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights,” President Garber wrote on April 14 […]
Sports Spotlight: Harvard Men’s Lacrosse
This past weekend, at Harvard’s first annual Cambridge Day, the No. 10-ranked men’s lacrosse team welcomed its largest crowd ever at Jordan Field. The high-profile game for this team made the event a success on a day full of athletic competitions. Despite their 12-20 loss, the men’s team stayed within four points against the NCAA […]
Weekend Arts Wrap-Up
This past weekend, arts groups across campus were busy sharing their talent and work from all over the world with our Harvard community. This week, we’ll be highlighting four student-run performances that wowed their audiences on Friday and Saturday. The Harvard Undergraduate Candela Latin Dance Troupe Annual Showcase: “Un Viaje Por El Mundo” This past […]
Amped for Action: HUCEG’s Push for Clean Energy
As one of Harvard’s leading student organizations in climate and clean energy, the Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group serves as a space for students interested in sustainable development. With more than 350 active members, HUCEG offers a vast network of projects and partnerships in clean energy. In the face of what many classify as a […]
“We’re Not in Kansas Anymore”
Softness Breaks Quietly you’re breakfast in bed takeout when it’s raining jumping over cracks in the sidewalk lying on fresh laundry after a shower skipping down an empty street but we fall you tear out a page and leave it with me you smile with your eyes and hesitantly touch don’t start without me! but […]
No Harm, No Fowl
On April 16, the Trump administration, in conjunction with the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, proceeded with a proposal to redefine critical terminology in the Endangered Species Act—a motion that experts believe could have catastrophic implications on conservation efforts nationwide. The proposal aims to modify the current functioning legal definition […]
Congressman James Clyburn on Party Identity, Public Trust, and Lessons From the Past
In an era marked by political polarization and institutional distrust, many Americans are questioning the role of morals in public leadership. This reality took center stage during an April 14 discussion at the Harvard Institute of Politics JFK Forum, where Congressman James Enos Clyburn joined moderator Anthony Foxx to explore the importance of moral leadership […]
Turning Food Waste Into Climate Action
In a country where nearly 60 million tons of food are thrown away each year—close to 40% of the national supply—wasted meals have become more than just a moral or economic dilemma. They are a climate liability. As policymakers, businesses, and communities search for solutions, Massachusetts stands out for its innovative approach to keeping food […]
La Vie en Rose: My Love for French Flowers and Parks
Every day, I walk seven minutes down Rue Orfila to the Gambetta Metro Station to take Line 3 toward Levallois. The transit part of my commute stays the same, but my short walk often changes. I vary which side of the street I take and when I cross, picking without rhyme or reason. Lately, however, […]
Thoughts From New Quincy: Planetina, Plastic, and Performance
Earth Day feels like a funeral now. Not one with black veils or organ music—but a well-staged, well-catered wake. A jazz trio hums near the Science Center. Someone hands out succulent cuttings. There are cookies shaped like the Earth, iced in HUDS-friendly greens and blues—flavorless, but photogenic. A booth gives away bamboo forks in rice-paper […]
The Rise of Homo sapiens and Downfall of Our Planet
Due to the rapid industrial development over the past 300 years, the Earth’s biodiversity has taken an extreme hit—increased pollution, resource depletion, habitat destruction, and climate change—yet many protective measures are being aggressively targeted by the current presidential administration. Over the past few weeks, President Donald Trump has attempted to modify the Endangered Species Act […]
A Superstar in the Loeb
Ever wondered what a more modern-day version of Jesus might look like? Do you think you would be on Jesus’s side of history? The hit rock opera musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” sets out to answer these very questions. Created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the musical follows Jesus in his final days of […]
Earth Poems
swamp poem (i) we came to see gators of course but saw ourselves in a new wetness. this is an environment, different than we’ve known. in a new place you learn fastest at first, a child adapting to challenges, joys. everything touches me; i give body. on the other side of the imprint i feel […]
Abreast on Abroad: Letter Four
Hi my little tariffs, Apologies for the two-week hiatus. Shockingly, I have school and midterms—eye roll. Just kidding! It was 72 degrees and sunny in Paris. No work was done. But I wasn’t kidding about the midterms. Anywhoseldorf, welcome to the fourth edition of Abreast on Abroad: “Travel Diary Dump: Part Un.” As I’ve mentioned […]