The Top 100 Harvard Students
An anonymously published list aims to rank undergraduates.
With the great range of interests and accomplishments that come from Harvard students, considering any one student superior to another can seem like an unreasonable task. Taking on this challenge, someone has written a document that attempted to definitively list Harvard College’s supposed “Top 100 Students.” Ironically, this list only included 99 names. Clicking a […]
Indy Sportsbook: Banking on Big Performances
Two four-leg NFL bets for next weekend.
With the NFL season in full swing, next weekend’s matchups promise fireworks—and serious betting potential for the weekend warriors. This week, we’re breaking down two ambitious four-leg parlays: one stacked with player props from yardage to TDs, and another loaded with anytime touchdown scorers. These bets aim to combine high-caliber performers with favorable matchups, positioning […]
Sports Spotlight: James Rozolis-Hill
Junior water polo player goes down in Harvard history as an all-time record breaker
On Oct. 12, Harvard history was made in Blodgett Pool by water polo player James Rozolis-Hill ’26 as he scored his 283rd career goal in a home game against Brown. By the end of the first quarter, Harvard had already secured a 4-2 lead, and Rozolis-Hill had broken the record for all-time career goals in […]
Mind Games
Winning the mental competition before the physical one.
Being a student-athlete in any Division I program comes with its challenges, whether that be physical or mental. As a result, significant amounts of money are devoted to state-of-the-art athletic training programs to ensure athletes have the support they need for optimal well-being. An area that has recently gained focus is the mental health of […]
Behind the Scenes with The Army, The Navy
Touring, creating, and evolving in the indie music scene
The Army, The Navy, an indie music duo made up of childhood friends Mia Cambriello and Sasha Goldberg, recently wrapped up their tour with pop musician Dora Jar. In our interview, they shared how their journey together began, what it was like touring with their idol, and the inspiration behind their songwriting process. The following […]
A Look Beyond the Books: Harvard Hidden Talents
A deep dive into Harvard students’ exceptional inner genius
They can be found everywhere on campus—filling the lecture halls, waiting in line at the dining hall, studying on the tenth floor of the Smith Campus Center. But behind the typical school routine, many Harvard students possess extraordinary talents. Concealed away in dorm rooms, rehearsal spaces, or back in their hometowns, these students have incredible […]
Harvard’s Treasure Trove
A look at some course recommendations—gems or otherwise!
At 4 p.m. on Oct. 23, an email appeared in every Harvard student’s inbox, stating: Spring 2025 Registration Opens on Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. — Begin preparing for registration now! Operating under a different timeline from past course registrations, Harvard College’s new system has met conflicted responses from students. Many students are unsure of […]
Old Branches, New Leaves
The Fourth Treetise, six years later.
“Treetises” is a column where I discuss the best trees to climb around Harvard’s campus. I wrote three Treetises—“The Best Tree in Harvard Yard,” “The Tree Trials,” and “Perchin”—during my junior fall, six years ago, in 2018. I left school after that year because I wanted to hitchhike and write. I didn’t plan on taking […]
The Classroom Conundrum
A look at how gender influences participation and confidence in the classroom
Debates surrounding gender inequality and women’s rights have taken center stage across the nation and on Harvard’s campus, especially in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June 2022. As these issues have intensified, they have cast a spotlight on how institutions like Harvard address—or fail to address—gender equity […]
Rest as Resistance
Defending our right to rest in a capitalist society.
In a society that celebrates overworking and rewards all-nighters, the pressure to always be productive has become inescapable. From calendars packed with back-to-back meetings to libraries thriving at 2 a.m., the push to do more is always there. Especially at Harvard, where boasting how much you overwork and how little sleep you are getting is […]
Ten Features Instagram Should Implement
A fool-proof way to make social media even more toxic.
Each social media platform simultaneously plays imitator and innovator to keep the position of people’s favorite app. Improvements to Instagram’s algorithm make my reel feed more entertaining, but Meta’s data has so much untapped potential. Instagram can track and share more data than users could ever possibly need. Imagine if Meta capitalized on it. Yet, […]
One of Many or One of a Kind?
A review of Tenoch’s new location in Harvard Square.
It’s no secret: Harvard Square has a lot of Mexican eateries. From late-night classics like El Jefe’s and Felipe’s to the more recently opened Achilito’s, satisfying that craving is easy. Yet in a market oversaturated with established competitors, Tenoch Mexican’s newest location on Mount Auburn Street (right where Jefe’s was two years ago) seeks to […]
Promoting Peace Through Art
Spotlight on Ukrainian artist Nikita Ivaniuta ’28.
Art and Activism At a school historically centered around a traditional liberal arts education consisting of classic humanities and STEM curricula, more creative communities, especially those within the fine arts, can be overlooked. The Independent interviewed Nikita Ivaniuta ’28, a first-year student from Ukraine who has used his art as a vessel for activism and […]
Anastasia: A Russian Princess’ Journey to Rediscovery
This fall’s student production of Anastasia holds a candle to the magic, wonder, and romance of the 1997 movie.
One step at a time. One hope, then another. Anastasia is an enchanting musical that explores the enduring mystery of Princess Anastasia Romanov through song, dance, and performance. The show follows a girl with an uncertain past, who teams up with two questionable con men as they try to escape St. Petersburg on a fateful […]
Ordering Mysterious Drinks
A reflection about boba.
When I drink boba, I think about my siblings. My sister Lucy sticks with the classics—black, jasmine, Earl Gray—all guaranteed to be very good. But my brother Jasper gets a little outlandish. He orders the wild, experimental drinks, like cheese and matcha yogurt with watermelon jelly—concoctions that feel like some sort of crime. Lucy and […]
Old Water, New Light
Weak I can still go to the river. Weak I can still let myself Go where the river flows. This is the freedom I needed— to return this adventure to well-worn waters. Skinvessel I am pulled together as but one temporary wetness,tightly. This is to witness, this […]