News
The Ins and Outs of Wintersession
A look into the range of programming offered to Harvard College students in January.
After the fall semester’s final papers, exams, and projects have ended, there is a brief academic lull before the spring semester begins. While some students spend their extended holiday break with family, catching up on sleep, or re-planting their hometown roots, a select population participates in Wintersession.Wintersession at Harvard, colloquially known as “J-Term,” is part […]
Harvard Versus Its Own: Trump’s New Cabinet
Harvard alumni selected for Trump’s cabinet have repeatedly clashed with the University.
The relationship between Harvard and two alumni appointed to key positions in Donald Trump’s administration has been marked by tension and public clashes. R-NY Elise Stefanik ’06 and Peter Hegseth ’13 have criticized the University on multiple occasions, basing their criticisms on what they view as Harvard’s liberal agenda. Stefanik, nominated as the next U.S. […]
Furman Forecasts Trump’s Second Term
Professor Jason Furman speculates on the economy under President-elect Donald Trump.
Harvard Kennedy School and College Professor Jason Furman ’92 discussed the future of the American economy under President-elect Trump’s second term at a panel this Monday. The event was organized by the Charles River Economics Labs (CREL), a team of undergraduate pro-bono researchers. CREL co-presidents Julien Berman ’26 and Abhay Duggirala ’26 asked Furman questions […]
Starting School with a Start-Up
How Harvard students maintain (or not) the businesses they founded before college.
Founding a start-up is undeniably hard, but some Harvard students undertake this monumental task before even setting foot on campus—whether to boost their applications, pursue a passion, or make some money. So what happens to these projects once students arrive and get settled at Harvard? Harvard students have reported that many start-ups fizzle out as […]
Traditions and Turmoil
A look into the history of celebrating Thanksgiving.
Every Thanksgiving, millions of Americans gather around dinner tables to celebrate a holiday steeped in tradition and controversy. On the day of Thanksgiving at 8:00 a.m., an army of floats, balloons, and elaborate costumes marched down New York City’s Central Park West. This year was the 100th anniversary of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an […]
Holding Space for Defying Expectations
Harvard first-years share what surprised them about the fall semester.
It is impossible to ignore the outsized role of Harvard relative to other universities in the minds of people around the world. Its name evokes visions of The Social Network, Legally Blonde, and, as many first-years learn during orientation week, Love Story. Its hallowed place in the American psyche is compounded by over eight million […]
Forum
I Now Pronounce You Debt Free
Why you should ditch the cheap chocolate and get married this Valentine’s Day.
Like many members of Gen Z, I’ve come to question the institution of marriage. Once seen as a lifelong commitment, it now feels more like a fragile contract—nearly 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Add the traditions rooted in misogyny, the cost of throwing a wedding in this economy, and the […]
The Tragedy of the Comment
How dating apps turn desire into dependency.
In the age of social media, the mechanism of desire is caught within the machinery of repetition and addiction. Nowhere is this clearer than in online dating, where the exchange of affect is indistinguishable from mass production. The platforms that claim to liberate the subject by granting them access to infinite potential suitors only further […]
Paris Vous Aime: Feeling Loved by the City of Love
How an extrovert never feels lonely while soloing abroad.
I don’t seek out alone time. I don’t actively avoid it—though my packed G-Cal might suggest otherwise—I simply prefer company. I’m an extrovert, so being surrounded by people, any number, energizes me. At Harvard, this means countless lunches, dinners, club meetings, and working in social spaces where I can always have people around me. Applied […]
A Space for Grief
Where can we go after loss changes our communities forever?
You have one message unread. Text messages have become my new norm for receiving bad news. Fresh off the high of finishing my college applications, I was heading home when my phone buzzed. A seemingly blasé occurrence, I glanced at my iMessage notifications and froze. Your Opa has just passed away. My Opa (German for […]
to love me, to love me not
every year when valentine’s day rolls around, i find myself questioning my current understanding of love. sure, this holiday is conventionally focused on secret admirers and forever soulmates. however, my upbringing, shaped by trauma rather than tenderness, leaves me wondering if i can recognize, let alone celebrate, such a loaded emotion. a few weeks ago, […]
Tales of a Failed Situationship
The One with the Ghoster On a campus with so many students, the world often feels unexpectedly small. It raises the question: is it truly possible to ghost someone? For those who have been the unfortunate victim, you eventually reach the point where you stop waiting for the text back and instead look forward to […]
Arts
“We Real Cool”
Reflections on the Black Arts Collective’s coming of age.
Founded by friends in 2021 out of freshman-year jam sessions, the Harvard Black Arts Collective is still coming of age. For the 2024 fall semester, Comp Directors Helena Hudlin ’27, Najya Gause ’26, Santi Kelly ’26, and I welcomed the largest comp class to date into our fold. Despite our recent establishment, this comp class […]
Spring 2025: What’s on at the HRDC?
A preview of the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club’s spring 2025 theater season.
At the beginning of every semester, the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club (HRDC), Harvard’s primary undergraduate theater organization, announces the productions that will take the stage across Harvard’s theaters. This semester, the HRDC has announced an exciting mix of original student work and established productions that students can audition for, staff, or mark in their calendars as […]
From Dusty Shakespearean Relic to Radical Reinvention
A beautiful, reckless, and painful Romeo & Juliet.
In the arts, there are rare moments when innovation, vision, talent, and collaboration converge to redefine the creative landscape—watershed moments that signal new eras. In 1920s Paris, Gertrude Stein and Alice Toklas helped shape the Modernist movement in their salon. In 1947, Marlon Brando’s Broadway performance in A Streetcar Named Desire marked a transformative leap […]
Break on a Budget
Make your stay-at-home winter break exciting and productive without draining your bank account.
This year, we have almost six weeks of winter recess. During finals week, it often feels like those weeks will be the most peaceful, perfect break from school. But after the holidays, things start to slow down, and it is easy to find yourself with nothing to do. When everyone returns to school, while your […]
How to Talk Politics Over the Holidays
A satire on the do’s and don’ts of making your family dinner a political minefield.
The holidays are a time marked by joy, togetherness, and at least a little bit of family drama. With the results of the latest election cycle looming large, political conversations this holiday season are likely to be more charged than ever, so why not lean into the chaos and make things a bit more memorable? […]
Experiencing the Holiday Season Through the Arts
From The Nutcracker to Shakira to small saxophone shows, there is something for everyone this Boston winter.
As we transition into the holiday season, many of us seek new activities to celebrate this special time—whether with friends, family, or just ourselves. Luckily for those of us in Boston, the city brims with activities to enjoy this time of year. Whether it is a Christmas-themed play, a classic theater production, an iconic ballet, […]
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Aku Koskenvuo
Harvard’s Finnish goaltender takes center stage in the 2024-2025 season.
I’ve watched every Harvard Hockey game since I got to Harvard. I’ve heard the call “Save by Koskenvuo!” a thousand times, and I might hear it a thousand more before we even get to Thanksgiving. The 6’4” junior has played like a possessed man to start the season, boasting a .916 save percentage in five […]
Indy Sportsbook: Betting Against the Bulldogs
A collection of bets for the upcoming Harvard-Yale matchup.
It’s that time of year again: The Game. A clash with so much history that even people who couldn’t name a single Ivy League quarterback will nod knowingly when it’s mentioned. Looking back at the 2023 Harvard-Yale showdown, it’s clear that some bets hit their mark while others fell short—just like Harvard’s offense that day. […]
Pre-Game Sex: Power Move or Energy Drain?
How getting it on before sports games affects sexual performance.
Among sports rituals that have been debated for centuries, pre-game sex stands the test of time. From the first ever athletes to modern Olympians, athletes have pondered the effects of sex before competition: does it build confidence and calm, or leave players distracted and drained? Dating back to the ancient Greeks, athletes would abstain from […]
Indy Sportsbook: Swipe Right Madness
In search of the hottest college mascot.
It’s the Sex Issue, and here at the Indy Sportsbook, we’re laying down odds on which mascots we’d most likely swipe right on—which ones we think are the best for a one-night stand. From swoon-worthy swagger to unexpected charm, these mascots bring more than just school spirit. Let’s dive into the top contenders, complete with […]
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 […]