The Holidays at Harvard
December 17th officially concludes over two months of endless late night study sessions and commences a break to spend away from school. The difficulties of the finals period offer a chance to dream about upcoming holiday festivities, a period of relaxation after a grueling semester, and exciting adventures with friends and family. Yet, for some, […]
Remembering the Victims of the Ürümchi Fire
The march and vigil amplified Uyghur voices at Harvard and Boston
On December 3rd, over 80 people gathered at the steps of Widener Library to remember Uyghur victims and protest the Chinese Communist Party’s mistreatment of minority groups in crisis. On November 24th, 2022, a deadly fire ravaged an apartment block in a primarily Uyghur neighborhood in Ürümchi, the capital of East Turkistan, also known as […]
The Gravy Train Comes to Boston
Yung Gravy brought the energy to MGM Music Hall in November.
On Wednesday, November 16th, the Gravy Train made a stop at Boston’s MGM Music Hall for what was promised to be an “absolutely f*cking sensational experience.” Yung Gravy was joined by bbno$ for an hour and a half setlist of songs from his albums Sensational and Gasanova, as well as hit songs “Betty,” “Oops,” and […]
Out of Order and Slightly Out of It
Dominic Fike’s performance at the House of Blues on December 3rd brought all sorts of surprises to the audience
As the lights flared at Boston’s cozy House of Blues, out of the fog came Dominic Fike—swaying slightly, but very enthusiastic about the performance that was about to begin. “What’s up Boston? I’m wearing green pants right now. Let’s fucking go!” This somewhat unconventional start opened a concert packed with comical statements, crowd pleasing favorites, […]
Stop Pretending You Don’t Care About My Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped isn’t what it seems
It’s that time of year again: Spotify Wrapped has come and gone, signaling the end of 2022. Generated by Spotify every year since 2016, these colorful slides took Instagram feeds by storm last week, showcasing users’ personalized Spotify statistics from the past year, from their total minutes of listening to their favorite genres. But what […]
The Holiday Markets You Must Visit This Month
Looking for a place to go with friends or a spot to buy holiday gifts for your loved ones? This article has got you covered.
With the winter season comes everything festive, from music and food to decorations and lights. Ringing in the cold months ahead, holiday markets in Cambridge and Boston allow local businesses to sell their products and shoppers to come together in holiday spirit. Explore the festivities on display and the talented entrepreneurs behind them at some […]
Winter Wishes
The Harvard Independent’s holiday hopes
As both the year and the semester draw to a close, it is time to reflect on the events of the past months and profess our hopes for the next. We present to you the Indy’s holiday season recap, featuring our staff’s hopes and dreams for our Harvard experiences that hopefully Santa Bacow can fulfill. […]
The Pregame Always Prevails
At Harvard-Yale, University policy will not stop students from forming their own ‘unofficial’ tailgates
For the first time in four years, The Game came home to Cambridge on November 19th, sparking anticipation and excitement among Harvard students, alumni, faculty, and family. While students scrambled to make their celebration plans with each other and the large number of visitors, Harvard’s failure to announce a viable tailgate proved yet again our […]
A Retreat from Rankings
Harvard Law School’s withdrawal from the U.S. News & World Report will help improve legal education at large
Just hours after Yale Law School announced its official withdrawal from the U.S. News & World Report’s Rankings on November 16th, Harvard Law School followed suit. Yale’s decision became a catalyst for an exodus of other prestigious law schools from the annual report, including Stanford, Georgetown, Berkeley, and Columbia. While I’ll admit I appreciate discovering […]
My Final Editor’s Letter: Writing the Words That Matter
“HAPPY RETIREMENT!” screamed a chorus of voices as I walked into our office on 12 Arrow Street last night. For the first time in my two years serving at the helm of the Harvard Independent, I was completely surprised by what my staff had created for me: a surprise “Retirement Party,” featuring the dozens of […]