Columns
The Trouble with Shuttles
I’ll admit it. I was on the infamous “hostage shuttle” on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. That’s right—I boarded the unmarked, ...
Breakfast in America
Over bagels and pastries earlier this month, President Barack H. Obama finally convinced this country that he is not a ...
Crimson Boasts Balanced Lineup
So often coach speak rings hollow. Teams talk about each person knowing his role or doing what it takes to win, while at the same time players are checking box scores and chasing personal accolades. But with the Harvard men’s basketball team, I’m beginning to believe the clichés.
My Jaguar: Nickname and Nahual
For many Mesoamericans the jaguar was more than just a symbol; it was the crux of their identities.
Growing Libraries--And Cutting Them Back Down
Taking a few books from home to college is like taking a cutting of one tree to start another.
Saving the World, One Class at a Time
In my freshman year of high school, I mastered the art of not paying attention in class. In particular, I mastered the art of hiding my Game Boy behind my chemistry textbook.
Depth of Focus
This weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to watch The Battle of Chile, celebrated Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzmán’s epic three-part ...
From Tweets to Fists in Tahrir Square
In July, I sat in Zamalek, Cairo, uploading photos of the pyramids to my Facebook account. I thought of that ...
Ancient Eight Favorites Emerge
A comeback starts as a seed. It’s invisible. No one in the stands can see it. Most of them never germinate. Out-of-town scoreboards are littered with these unrealized comebacks: 10-point deficits that become 10-point losses.
The Limits of Perception
It’s been a tough couple of years for fans of traditional cinema. Good old-fashioned talkies have been steadily losing ground ...
Ivy Basketball’s Midseason Awards
It’s the midpoint of the Ivy League basketball season, which means that everyone has had the chance to play everybody else. The main thing I’ve learned from watching every team play thus far is that the league is significantly more competitive top-to-bottom than in years past.
'Spider-Man' Turns On the Controversy
Say what you will about the relative merits of the show—“Spider-Man” has become a phenomenon.
Caverns Measureless to Man
What the LHC makes us confront is not immeasurability, but the mystery of what we measure.
Sister, Sister
Next year, the University should encourage the expansion of the sorority system at Harvard to include a fourth sorority, allow the chapters to advertise “Rush” across campus, and allow them to reserve University space for recruitment and chapter meetings.
The King's Speech
Departing from form, Sarah Palin said something bordering on clever the other day. Reacting to the vacuous festival of bromides ...
Perfecting Pre-Term Planning
Shopping week, though not unique to Harvard, is one of our school’s hallmarks. Allowing students to try before they enroll ...
A V-Day to Remember
During high school, Valentine’s Day was always unpleasant. It usually started with an uncomfortable assembly in which zealous feminists sang ...
The Curious Case of Tunisia
A specter is haunting the Middle East—the specter of radical Islamism.
A Culture of Disengaged Philanthropy
Making a difference has become so easy. With just one click you can support a cause on Facebook. Until recently, ...
Years Later, 'Metal Gear' is Still Solid
Unfortunately, there are no purple hearts or medals of honor for thwarting video game enemies.