As the pandemic continues, artists are finding new and creative ways to express their own views as traditional American societal values seem to be undermined and reshaped. Speaking from her own experience, Harvard artist Devonne Pitts ‘21 talks about her experience during the pandemic as a director and a writer. Currently a senior in the […]
This is a joke. For legal and social-distancing reasons, of course we didn’t get literal beer with a first-year. But so much of what we’ve lost from the pandemic is the chance for spontaneous conversations, wherein we would catch the pulse on campus life. “Beer with a First-Year” strives to do just that. In a […]
SMHL Leaders Spearhead Mental Health Initiatives CAMHS attendance is plummeting, and student leaders Trenfield and Boit are taking strides to reconnect students to mental health resources amidst pandemic By GRAHAM WALTER Over half of American college students have struggled with some form of mental illness in their university experience, according to the National Alliance on […]
My Experience With the Ghun-gods A behind-the-scenes perspective from an Independent staff writer By GRAHAM WALTER Ghungroo has been a wonderful experience for me for the past two years at Harvard. Practices twice a week are a lot but just as much fun, especially when first learning how to perform these styles of […]
The Sculpture Across From Lamont The Independent learns more about Henry Moore’s Large Four Piece Reclining Figure By GRAHAM WALTER The bronze Large Four Piece Reclining Figure by Henry Moore has sat in the courtyard near Lamont and Houghton Libraries as a staple piece for nearly 50 years. Harvard received the work of […]
68th Annual Beanpot Tournament Hockey teams from Harvard, Northeastern, Boston College, and Boston University compete at annual competition By GRAHAM WALTER and EMILY RYAN For sports fans growing up in Boston, nothing quite compares to the Annual Beanpot Tournament, a competition among four college hockey teams to which every Bostonian, in one way […]
Mariachi Veritas de Harvard A Faculty Dean’s reply to an email on the Lowell House listserv allows for a unique discovery By GRAHAM WALTER It is my personal initiative this semester to explore the diverse area of arts at Harvard, and, whether I am critiquing a show, or highlighting the underbelly of Harvard’s […]
Current and Former Instances of the Supernatural at Harvard By GRAHAM WALTER In a culture as superstitious as currently exists, there is a surprising lack of research into the existence of ghosts and other such spirits. Hollywood has broached the subject with mockumentaries such as “Paranormal Activity” or reflected on more religious-like spirits […]
Is Renovated Houghton a Renewed Houghton? Discussing the Harvard Library System with Students at Harvard College By GRAHAM WALTER Surrounded by Henry Moore, cherry blossoms, and Lamont Cafe, Houghton Library is one example of where Harvard can improve the accessibility of resources to its students and visitors. Houghton library, or the primary repository […]
The Harvard Undergraduates for Environmental Justice rally for Harvard’s divestment from fossil fuels while President Bacow maintains stance BY GRAHAM WALTER The divestment movement has reigned rampant amongst the various schools at Harvard, particularly at Harvard College. The Harvard Undergraduates for Environmental Justice (HUEJ) has pursued its mission to mobilize the community– at Harvard […]