Columns
We Aren’t Too Old for Field Trips
If Harvard is truly committed to building the leaders of tomorrow, experiential learning — like the kind that occurs on field trips — needs to be a requirement within the Harvard curriculum.
Under Trump, Institutional Neutrality Cannot Mean Institutional Inaction
The University must clarify — explicitly — that institutional neutrality will not equate to institutional inaction in the face of policy harmful to Harvard’s academic mission or community members.
I Voted for Harris. Harvard’s Reaction to Her Loss Was an Embarrassment.
In the wake of Election Day, my peers played right into the hands of the right.
Dissent: Libraries Are For Studying, Not Protesting
Harvard and its administrators have it right: Libraries are for studying. Not protesting.
Science Is Being Threatened. Researchers Can’t Stand By.
In the coming years, scientists must work tirelessly to regain public trust. Science alone won’t speak for itself.
Want To Solve Grade Inflation? Focus On Feedback Instead
Especially if grade inflation is here to stay, a renewed focus on feedback could help revive academic rigor.
Academic Exploration Is Harder for Low-Income Students. Harvard Must Fix That.
Low-income students pushed harder than anyone to get here. Harvard needs to make it easier for them to succeed — not just by solely acknowledging their backgrounds but by supporting them too.
Universities Must Become More Political — Not Less
We must reckon with the popular mandate of this anti-intellectual movement or we may well see its most dangerous proposals become reality.
The American People Spoke. The IOP Can’t Pretend It Didn’t Hear.
If the IOP is to remain true to its mission, it must champion engagement over exclusion and dialogue over isolation.
What Trump’s Mass Deportation Policies Mean to Hispanics Like Me
I genuinely believed that Hispanics would turn out for Harris. I thought moral clarity would guide us to the humane choice. I was wrong.
Everyone Should Have Class on Friday (But Not on Monday)
Harvard’s academic calendar has an equity problem.
Maybe Harvard Really Does Need More Republicans
If we really believe it is our strength and that the value of a Harvard education hinges upon exposure to new ideas and new understanding — it might be time to admit a few more Republicans.
I Don’t Need Kamala Harris to Vocally Defend Trans People. I Need Her To Win.
The right wants to legislate transgender people out of existence, and, for all the shortcomings of Democrats on trans issues, it’s imperative we vote to stop them.
This Election Could Hurt Harvard. Vote to Stop It.
If you care about America, reject populist extremism and favor sensible policies — liberal or conservative. Think of Harvard when you vote.
I’m a Political Organizer. Here’s How Harvard Can Get Out the Vote.
If four years of organizing have taught me anything, it’s that anyone can make a real difference this Election Day — and all it takes is giving a call to a few friends and family.
Conversation Starters at the Halloween Party
Hi! Any idea where the bathroom is? It’s going to take me at least 20 minutes to unzip this thing and pee.
Harvard: Our Education is on the Ballot. Vote to Protect It.
Make a plan and VOTE. The right to our education is at stake.
I’m a First-Time Voter. Is This Really What Politics Are Like?
I feel more prepared to have my first legal drink than to vote in my first presidential election.
Institutional Neutrality Has Gone Too Far
Rather than retreating into silence, Harvard should embrace the expertise of its professors, enabling them to engage meaningfully in the world’s most pressing issues.
It’s Not Massachusetts’ Job to End Legacy Admissions. It’s Harvard’s.
No state should interfere with the core functions of a private university simply because they don’t like how it chooses to operate.
AI is Changing our World. It’s Time Harvard Recognizes That.
As AI changes our world, we must educate ourselves on its benefits and drawbacks. Let us not wallow in our fear and confusion — instead, let’s harness AI to use it as one of our greatest aids.
Harvard Must Reconsider Its Preposterous Library Protest Policy
Yes, you heard that right: Members of Harvard's own faculty cannot access its flagship library.
I’m Getting Worse at My Native Language. Here’s Why I’m Not Sad.
It's given me an opportunity to connect with my roots in a different way: as a student.
A Harvard Thing a Day: Tomorrow, Try Something New You Can Only Do Here
Ten years from now, I may not remember the extra hours I spent cramming for exams, but I’ll certainly remember my chats with Stefan Löfven, a former Prime Minister of Sweden, and all my late-night talks with friends. Those are the moments that will define my Harvard journey.
Haphazard Harvard and the Terrible Tailgate Troubles
Something is seriously wrong with this school, and it has nothing to do with intellectual vitality.