Op Eds
Academic Freedom and Free Speech Are Distinct. Both Matter.
All year we’ve bandied about phrases like “civil discourse,” “open inquiry,” “academic freedom,” and “free speech.” It’s time to clarify them, and what living by them requires.
A Divestment Referendum Is the Bare Minimum
Harvard and the HUA may have repressed the referendum on divestment for this semester, but the fight has only just begun.
Standardized Tests, Unstandardized Students
While it is reasonable for Harvard to seek an objective metric to compare its applicants, it is clear that standardized tests are an inequitable way to do so.
The Genocide in Gaza Did Not Start or End With Doxxing
The occupation and bombardment of Palestine is unfolding before our eyes; the genocide will not cease once the trucks stop driving around campus.
Do Not Delay on Safe, Sustainable Mobility in Cambridge
We are facing a transportation crisis in Massachusetts, etched onto our streets with each tragic incident that unfolds.
Introducing Harvard’s Values Statement
Let me introduce you to the Harvard University Statement of Values, the stepchild of our campus policies.
To the 2024 Visitas Attendees
Have fun during your visit here, and don’t take anything too seriously! And be thankful that, unlike last year, the weather forecast is clear and dry!
Dear Black Harvard, Class of 2028
Harvard is more than a dream for you now — it’s a reality, and you deserve some honest thoughts.
If Trump Wins, Harvard Should Ignore Him
A potential Trump administration re-do would be unpredictable and unprecedented. Harvard and other private universities would suffer losses under some of Trump’s proposed policies.
I’m the HUA Co-President. I Want to Set the Record Straight.
You have probably seen my name in recent headlines. I want to take this opportunity to set the record straight.
On The Path to Totality
I forget how many people make Cambridge their home, that is, until the sun comes out.
The NAIA Just Banned Trans Woman Athletes. Harvard Can’t Let the NCAA Follow.
The NAIA’s ban on trans women is abhorrent and unacceptable — we cannot let the NCAA bend to pressure and follow suit.
The Real Problem With Harvard’s Tourists
As tourism puts pressure on local affordability and threatens students’ sense of security, we need to consider whether opening Harvard’s gates to all might be doing more harm than good.
The Case for a Research Inquisition
The job of spotting scientific fraud should become a specialized career with its own tools, practices, and code of conduct.
Ramadan Mubarak: A Call for Collective Liberation
This Ramadan, I can’t help but think of Muslims across the world experiencing some of the most difficult days of their lives.
In Harvard’s Admissions Decisions, Signs of Progress but Some Data Missing
The College deserves credit for significantly increasing the share of first-generation college students during the legal fight over the use of race in admissions.
To the Class of 2028: Congratulations! Please Pick Harvard
Don’t let other people convince you whether or not to attend (unless they’re me).
Harvard’s Financial Aid Is Anti-Middle Class
Harvard's claim to meet “100 percent of our students’ demonstrated financial need” doesn’t tell the full story.
T Stands for Terrible: Boston’s Transit Woes Reflect a National Problem
This national crisis in mass transit is not only embarrassing, but it is also separating communities, hurting the economy, and harming the environment.
Without Ideological Diversity, Harvard Creates Leaders That Don’t Get America
Stifling heterodox opinions isn’t just bad for discourse — it’s bad for creating effective leaders.
Randomizing Harvard Housing Was a Huge Mistake
House choice has been made into a bogeyman of self-segregation. That couldn’t be further from the truth.