About the Independent

The Indy was founded in 1969, and has since become Harvard’s only student-run weekly news publication. The Indy is an alternative source of news, sports, arts, and opinion writing, and provides in-depth reporting and analysis on a wide range of issues and events. Although the Indy is a campus newspaper, it does not limit its coverage to campus events — writers are free to discuss local, national, and international topics. The Indy does not have a political affiliation and does not have an overarching message; its goal is to provide a diverse range of opinions on the issues that matter to the Harvard student body.

HOW CAN I JOIN THE INDY?

The Indy always accepts contributions, including articles, graphics, and photography. To become a staff writer for the Indy, writers and artists undergo a simple comp process with one of our current section editors serving as a mentor. The Indy’s sections and departments: News and Forum, Sports, Arts, Graphics, Design, Business, and Technology.

Want to learn more? Contact the Executive Board today!