All in the Family

Right now, connected parents are one of society’s most inequitably distributed resources.

Nelson Grievances Scissors

Five O’Clock Somewhere

We would do well, now and again, to remember a little of that emotional rush we felt not so long ago.

Permanence is So Passé

Let’s talk about marriage and haircuts.

Harvard Coach Breaking Mold

If only rowing were a more mainstream sport, perceptions about female coaches might begin to change because Linda Muri has proven sports knowledge is not restricted to those with Y-chromosomes.

The Varieties of Moral Experience

Atheists should not pretend as though they do not inherently take a leap of faith from "is" to "ought."

Artifacts Take Their Rightful Place as Art

Etruscan, Greek, Chinese, and Islamic vases find a place among the vast collection of the Harvard Art Museum alongside the work of European masters like Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Picasso.

A Second Look at Comedy in Twain

“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is undoubtedly a classic of American literature, but too often literary scholarship tries to defend every aspect of a masterpiece as a successful aesthetic decision of the author.

An App, By Any Other Name

Names are a crucial factor in the success of any company, yet far too often startup software companies give themselves or their products hastily picked names that don’t do them justice.

Whose Fault Is It?

Harvard’s social resources may not be on par with its academic offerings, but they’re not as shabby as many assume either.

Oh, the Money You’ll Blow!

The problem, therefore, is that the market for higher education is rigged. Schools block cheaper competitors from entering, and government encourages prices to rise.

Co-captains Louis Caputo, shown here in earlier action, and J.P. O’Connor will end their wrestling careers as the winningest tandem in program history.

Captains Leave Lasting Legacy

We should not lose sight of the timeless maxim often overlooked in competitive sports: it’s about the journey, not the destination.

A Visit to Mr. Orwell

Why do people visit authors’ graves? What do they expect to find?

Stellar Season Ends for Hockey

The Harvard women’s hockey team is no stranger to March heartache. It’s made runs to the national championship game and been stopped on the doorstep of the NCAA field. But each of the last nine Marches has brought the same thing—a season-ending playoff loss.

In Defense of the Cornhusker Kickback

Caring for the less fortunate is a sign of humanity, not corruption, and the Nelson deal’s critics should be ashamed of suggesting otherwise.

Criminalizing the Crazy

The insanity defense is a necessary aspect of any legal system concerned with human rights.

Nurturing Twins on Primetime TV

I am overprotective of the television shows I like, especially when it’s clear from their low production values and offbeat ...

Illusions in the Motherland

As the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Russia will find it difficult to close the door on the glimpse Vancouver has provided of a fake superpower with an ego problem.

Run, River, Run

So why all the uproar over excessive alcohol consumption?

Giving Raw Food the College Try

I began to worry after I’d eaten my seventh banana in two days.

Healthcare Mythology

Yes, healthcare reform is a noble cause. In the short term, it may even cut some costs. But no matter what the president says, passing a bill ends no “journey.” It won’t “solve a pressing national issue.”

Harvard Sweeps National Titles

Harvard co-captain Colin West ended his distinguished career on a high note after finally capturing the trophy that eluded him for so long, while freshman counterpart Laura Gemmell capped off her first season with the same accolade—a national individual title.

Vision CWest

Senior Colin West, shown here in earlier action, finally captured an elusive individual championship this past weekend. Freshman Laura Gemmell won the individual title on the women’s side, giving Harvard a clean sweep.