Fantasy Roundup: Week 3
Throughout Week 3, we played the game of “Who’s that quarterback?” “What team does Tyrod Taylor play for?” “What about Marcus Mariota?” “Mac Jones isn’t on the Patriots anymore.” There were 23 interceptions thrown, with four being converted for a pick-six. For full team rosters, see Week 0’s issue. First and Lowell (2-0) vs Bring […]
A Look Into the IOP’s Fall 2025 Application Cycle
The Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics closed its fall 2025 Common Application on Sept. 12. Since then, its 18 student programs and four coalitions have welcomed a new cohort of undergraduates committed to civic engagement. Following a politically turbulent summer, the IOP reported one of its most engaged application periods in a non-election year […]
Laundry, Dining, Printing: Campus Reactions to Service Changes
Campus life at Harvard College has seen a number of fiscal changes in recent months—student services, alongside residential policies, are no exception. Following the removal of Crimson Cash on July 1, the University transitioned to using One Tap Away laundry services, as well as the Touchnet payment system for Crimson Print. House dining halls and […]
Harvard University Affiliates Mourn the Closure of the QuOffice
On Sept. 19, Harvard students and faculty gathered at the Cambridge Commons and held a pride flag at half-staff to hold a funeral for the University’s Office of BGLTQ Student Life, often endearingly called the “QuOffice.” The ceremony was organized by the Harvard Undergraduate Queer Advocates and the Queer Students Association. The QuOffice, alongside the […]
The Harvard College Class of 2026 Elects its Class Marshals
On Sept. 19, the Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard College Fund announced the first and second marshals, program marshals, and Harvard College Fund Marshals for the Class of 2026. Charisma Chen ’26 and Mohan Hathi ’26 were elected first and second class marshals. The program marshals elected are Toluwaniase Ademola ’26, Kirthi Chigurupati ’26, […]
Who We Go to War For and Why It Matters
In response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, many prominent conservative voices have proclaimed that a state of “war” has befallen the nation. A war of ideology, left versus right, “our truth” versus “their truth.” Amidst the trigger words and headlines, we must take stock of where we are as a nation and ask […]
Thoughts from New Quincy: Residue of Rooms
This summer in London, I visited the Tate to see Do Ho Suh’s installation. Entire apartments were remade in translucent fabric: doorframes, corridors, kitchens, even the seams and edges of walls rendered in color so thin it felt like memory given form. They are monuments to impermanence, preserving the memory of rooms that no longer […]
Point/Counterpoint: What to Wear to Class
On a warm September morning, the steps of Widener were crowded with students smiling for photos with friends. Their signs read “FDOC,” commemorating the First Day of Classes. Beyond the unusual pre-10:30 a.m. cheer, one thing stood out: their outfits. Every year, students don their finest polos and sundresses for the first week to impress […]
Learning the Words
Striped, terry-cloth towels hang flimsily from the ceiling beams as my cabin of 16 12-year-old campers scream about Taylor Swift, Sharks and Minnows, and what we’ll have for lunch. I make attempts to stay clued into their pop-culture discourse—teaching them the “Pitch Perfect” cup song at Camp dinner and the lyrics to Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten” […]
Come to the Golden Arm
One of Harvard’s best-kept secrets is its private, student-run movie theater, The Golden Arm. The Golden Arm presents Harvard students with the rare opportunity to enjoy an elevated theatre experience without leaving Harvard Square. Every Thursday night, students gather on the second floor of Fairfax for the week’s next showing—a new location since its founding […]
A Senior’s Guide to Harvard
When you first begin your senior year of college, you are oftentimes faced with the notion of it being your last chance to do and see all of the things on campus that you haven’t before. While this concept may inspire adventure, there are some clear boundaries seniors should no longer cross. So if you […]
Back to the Book
It’s 2014. I am eight years old. My parents say goodnight, flick off the light, and pull the door shut just before leaving my room. I count their footsteps like some kids count sheep—one, two, three—until I know they’ve settled back on the couch, immersed in “Grey’s Anatomy.” Like clockwork, I begin my nightly rebellion, […]
Crimson Threads
Autumn has long been established as one of the pinnacle seasons in terms of style. The highly anticipated Vogue September Issue is considered the most important magazine issue in the fashion industry, featuring fall and winter trends that set the tone for the upcoming year. Released in mid-August, it signals a departure from the summer […]
Playoff Potentials
With the 2025 Major League Baseball playoffs just days away, the regular season has already delivered its fair share of excitement. As teams jockey to secure their place as October’s contenders—or fade as season failures—the season has made a few things clear: Aaron Judge remains the heartbeat of the Yankees, the Mariners’ young core looks […]
Sports Spotlight: Robby Meek
Robby Meek ’27, who competes in double-handed fleet racing, single-handed fleet racing, and double-handed team racing, won the NEISA Open Singlehanded Championship for the second time in a row on Sept. 13. Harvard sailing has opened the 2025-2026 season strong with a recent 7-0 round robin victory at the NEISA Match Race Championships on Sept. […]