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Quest for Knowledge: The Senior Thesis
Narratives of intellectual exploration and discovery.
In the heart of many undergraduate academic journeys lies a pinnacle moment, representing years of learning, exploration, and dedication: the senior thesis. Crafting a senior thesis allows students to get involved in a rewarding process of exploring new challenges that leave a lasting impact on their lives. The senior thesis is a research project, typically […]
Mouse-Capades
Horror stories behind Harvard’s mice infestation.
The Harvard mice are more like you than you may want to admit; you both are in search of good food, comfy nesting quarters, and nighttime action. My roommate was the first to arrive on campus in early August, brimming with excitement to move into our dorm. As she climbed the stairs of Canaday’s concrete […]
A Professor’s Break
Harvard University educators discuss their opinions on the current structure of Spring Break.
Spring Break has come to an end. As we resume our final stretch of classes, we often disregard how much changes within the one-week University-wide break. As the campus quiets down and lecture halls empty, students attempt to immediately disconnect from the academic stresses of college and “forget about” their professors and classes. But Harvard’s […]
Beyond Stereotypes: Finding Home with PBHA
Unveiling Harvard’s commitment to social responsibility through PBHA.
Within Harvard, the stereotype often prevails: it is “a place where people prioritize making money over changing the world,” Alexandra Arguello ’27, a student in the Harvard Undergraduate Legal Committee (HULC), acknowledges. This perception stems from the College’s prestigious reputation and the predominant notion that its students are solely focused on personal achievement. Beneath this […]
Let’s Taco-bout it.
A review of Achilito’s Taqueria.
Every Harvard student’s good night out ends at one of the Square’s renowned late-night Mexican-style eateries. With this comes a fun debate on the walk home from a party over whether Jefe’s or Felipe’s will ultimately satisfy that 2 a.m. craving. The die-hard fans of each of these establishments will happily engage you with their […]
Here’s the Tea on Bubble Tea
Ten One Tea House: Harvard Square’s newest boba addition.
If you are an avid bubble tea fan, like many college students are, here is some exciting news: on March 1, a brand new bubble tea shop, Ten One Tea House, opened in Harvard Square on the corner of JFK and Winthrop Street. This Boston-area chain has finally come to Harvard’s campus. Priding itself on […]
Forum
Counterpoint: Silence is a Stance
Universities should not remain neutral on endemic social issues.
In the hallowed halls of academia, there exists an impossible dichotomy. On the one hand, universities are being told not to speak out against pressing political issues, and if they do, their comments are heavily critiqued. On the other hand, if they do nothing, then their ability to retain a diverse student body and maintain […]
Point: Major Decisions Take Time
Waiting until sophomore fall to choose your concentration will change your life for the better.
“What’s your concentration?” is a question all of us have heard one too many times. Even freshmen are faced with the infamous question, despite having months before they need to make their decision. The expectation is clear—we all need to have a defined path from the moment we step on campus. With course registration opening […]
A Joyous Spring Break in Pakistan
My ode to Harvard Pakistan Trek and other political musings.
Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister, Shahid Abbasi, turned towards me. “What’s your 9/11 theory?” I threw out my question to him from behind my cup of tea, perched in his living room post-dinner buffet at his home in Islamabad, Pakistan. The Al Jazeera journalist had left a short while ago. Her departure lent casualness and intimacy to […]
Lent Update!
Almost 40 days in review: the highlights of Lent 2024 and looking forward to Easter.
Prayer, fasting, almsgiving—the phrase Christians repeat over and over during the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. In the Christian tradition, across denominations, Lent is a time of “solemnity and self-reflection,” as described by the United Kingdom’s Christian Enquiry Agency. Christians use this time to repent for their wrongdoings and turn towards a more […]
Point: The Case for Institutional Neutrality
Nurturing critical thinking and open dialogue in higher education.
The role of universities in shaping public discourse has been widely contested, especially in recent months. In the wake of rampant debate on issues such as the Israel–Hamas war and President Claudine Gay’s resignation from her post, universities have been criticized for both partisan and neutral responses. Some institutions have released formal statements on these […]
The Case for the Communal Bathroom
Why ensuite bathrooms should be phased out.
Picture this: It’s the end of July, 5 p.m., and you just received your dorm assignment. After the typical 30-minute stalk that leads you to your new roommate’s 5th-grade chorus concert video, you parcel through dorm facts to find out what kind of room and bathroom set-up you will have. A communal bathroom, though shared […]
Arts
Artists After Hours
Harvard’s first of four annual staff art shows reveals hidden talents and passionate stories.
Tucked away on the 2nd floor of the Smith Campus Center is the first exhibit of four in-person, diverse collections of multimedia artwork: the Harvard Staff Art Show. Close to 400 pieces from 242 artists, all Harvard University staff members, were submitted to be displayed in person for this year’s four shows. The first show […]
Return of the Mr. Asian Sensation Pageant
Seven dashing contestants valiantly compete for the prestigious title of Mr. Asian Sensation.
On March 23, for the first time in over a decade, the Harvard Radcliffe Chinese Student Association (HRCSA) hosted “Mr. Asian Sensation,” a pageant in which participants answer trivia questions, perform talents, and flaunt their best outfits in a fashion show. Seven contestants, Alan Wang ’24, Aaron Kang ’25, Justin Ji ’26, Jōsh Mysoré ’26, […]
In Poetry, In Love
A heartfelt encounter with the Grolier Poetry Book Shop.
When this is Done And the young become old the old become elders and elders become spirits — and spirits, what can be said of them? – Ifeanyi Menkiti, Coming To America (2022) Nestled between Harvard Book Store and TD Bank on Plympton Street lies the quaint, picturesque Grolier Poetry Book Shop. […]
The Discourse of Art
How the Israel-Palestine conflict on campus has manifested as protest art.
As controversy and tension from the Israel-Palestine conflict have proliferated on campus, so has art. Protest art at Harvard is nothing new—political buttons on display at the Harvard Kennedy School show how button art has been used to spread political and social messages. From installations to creative imagery, the Yard in particular has historically been […]
As Big as the What? The Super Bowl!
A look behind the making of Harvard Housing Day videos.
Barbie’s Dreamhouse or Ken’s Mojo Dojo Quincy House? Is it going to be “Pfoho at your front door” or the Mather gorillas? Will the Whole Foods by the Quad be your newest CVS, or is Cardullo’s still the spot? From River Run to dorm storming, if you are a first-year, you have surely been anxiously […]
IncARTcerated
A look into art created behind bars.
Behind bars, self-expression becomes a luxury. While making art can serve as a means of rehabilitation, allow for emotional release, and act as an empowering force for incarcerated individuals, the prison system all too often denies inmates the right to create. “Beyond Bars: Art from Inside”—an art show on the 10th floor of the Smith […]
Sports
Sports Spotlight: Nina Janmyr
Flipping between NCAA and international success.
Nina Janmyr ’26’s love of diving developed in improbable circumstances. After a week of diving camp in the cold and pouring rain, she discovered the sport that would become a major part of her life for the foreseeable future. Janymer’s mom could not believe that, after executing no more than 14 dives that week, she […]
Indy Sportsbook: Premier League Bets
The best bets amidst the Internationjal Break and Champions League confusion.
This upcoming Premier League gameweek has been thrown into chaos with the recent International Break and recently scheduled Champions League matches—however, the increasing chaos makes the betting twice as exciting. The International Break is a period in which professional soccer players are called by their home nations to compete in international tournaments or friendlies. This […]
Indy Sportsbook: March Madness
A preview of the magic and eroticism to come in this year’s dance.
As March rolls in, so does the biggest NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament of the year. March Madness is a once-a-year extravaganza that brings people together in celebration of the game we love. Win or lose, savor every moment of the tournament experience. Cheer for the buzzer-beaters, marvel at the upsets, and relish in the joy […]
Harvard Women’s Tennis: No Strangers to Winners
The team remains hot on a nine-game win streak.
The women’s tennis team is off to their best start in program history. Their three most recent wins on the road have put them at a 13-2 record this season, with nine straight wins including five 4-0 shutouts. After their last 4-1 win at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles, the team surpassed last year’s 12-10 […]
Battles Beyond The Field
While progress has been made, challenges remain for Harvard student-athletes who identify as LGBTQ+.
Long hours, daily practice, and pushing towards victory—that’s the life of the student-athletes at Harvard, who have to balance sports with their academic workload. Yet, some athletes on campus face an additional challenge—their identity. Historically, athletics in the U.S. have had a reputation for lagging behind other extracurriculars in terms of LGBTQ+ acceptance. It was […]
Indy Sportsbook: The Oscars
Top picks for select categories in this Sunday’s awards ceremony.
Puerto Rico, Spain, Portugal, and the Caribbean. Be prepared to swipe past a sunset photo from each of these destinations on Instagram every day this week. But if you are sitting at home this Sunday night and need a good distraction from the constant reminders of your friends’ sunny vacations, look no further than the […]