Is Pride Pretentious?
When the Harvard Sailing team van pulls up to our regattas, we immediately look out of place. Everyone but our team is wearing matching team gear. My teammates are sporting unbranded sweats, jackets, and shoes—all Harvard logos out of sight. We seem far from a Division 1 Varsity sports team arriving to compete. Many students […]
Sundays in the Square
Fresh fruits and vegetables, music and movie posters, hand-crafted jewelry, and lots of thrifted clothing: With an open market running every Sunday until October 30th, and a farmer’s market practically year-round, Sundays in Harvard Square are filled with opportunities to talk and shop. I spent a few hours at the markets and asked students and […]
Tourists in the Yard
Sometimes, you decide to go to a petting zoo in Straus courtyard. And sometimes, you feel like you’re in the petting zoo in Straus courtyard. A week or so ago, we arrived at the pop-up zoo expecting to pet some bunnies and goats, only to find a stagnant group of tourists clustered around the animals. […]
Charities in Context
Since mid-June, record-shattering monsoons have ravaged Pakistan. As the death toll of the environmental and humanitarian crisis creeps toward 2,000, the Harvard College Pakistani Student Association (HCPSA) has turned to Harvard faculty and students for financial support. While the donations undoubtedly support a noble goal, some Harvard students have voiced concern over the HCPSA’s lack […]
Scrums, Songs, and Solidarity
Last Friday, after the Harvard Women’s Rugby team tackled, blocked, and ultimately beat Sacred Heart University, they serenaded their opponent with a song that both uplifted their rivals and promised future scrimmages: “here’s to Sacred Heart, we will play you ever more.” This scene encapsulated the spirit of the team, one that balances tackling and […]
“Never Stop.”
Last week, the JFK Jr. Forum hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a moderated discussion with former U.S. Secretary of Defense and Belfer Center Director Ash Carter. Speaking virtually from a bunker in Kyiv, Zelenskyy called upon The Ukrainian President has emerged as a hero, leading his country with resilience through Russia’s harrowing invasion of […]
Point/Counterpoint: Should Harvard Rename the Sackler Building?
Marbella Marlo ’24: Manny! I was just admiring some artwork in one of Harvard’s art museums, the Sackler museum, and felt the need to text you. Just last week, the Harvard College Overdose Prevention and Education released a 23-page proposal urging Harvard to rename the museum. What are your thoughts? Manuel Yepes ’24: I was […]