Crimson opinion writer

Katie H. Martin

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What Josh Kraft’s Loss Says About Excessive Ambition at Harvard

There is an unspoken — and often spoken — understanding among students that some of us will go on to hold enormous power. For those who do, Josh Kraft’s campaign should be a cautionary tale — a reminder of what happens when we mistake wealth for legitimacy, or when ambition hides behind philanthropy.


Conservatives Deserve Better than the Salient

The widespread disregard of the Salient is not because Harvard is inherently hostile to conservative thought; it is because the publication refuses to engage in serious debate. The Salient must reject its current insular platform and give conservatives the respected space they deserve.


Should Harvard Admit More Rich Kids? Actually, No

While admitting the children of donors might have some financial benefits, this blatant preference is unjust and undermines both Harvard’s educational mission and its stated admissions policies.


I Don’t Go to the Gym To Wait in Line

There is a direct relationship between exercise and mental health. Especially as freshmen transition to a strenuous and fast-paced schedule, the least Harvard could do is make the gym a more positive and stress-free environment.