Editorials
The Myth of False Accusal
We should ask what kind of society we have constructed if false rape accusations are considered a likely and easy mode of retaliation.
Overhaul Pre-Term Planning
The difficult and byzantine structure of the PTP tool is an added hassle that deters students from taking it seriously
More Cafés Please
Harvard College’s administration deserves commendation for taking steps in establishing and supporting potential solutions to its social space woes in spite of an uncertain fiscal climate.
Follow The Money
Ultimately, a federal solution is necessary to combat the outsized costs of an education; the government must take the initiative to dramatically increase the federal aid it provides to universities, particularly public universities.
Announcing the 139th Guard of The Harvard Crimson
PRESIDENT E. Benjamin Samuels ’13 of Pasadena, Calif., and Lowell House
Ultimate Recruiting
In order to maintain the vitality of this storied rivalry in the absence of alcohol, we ought to compete in something at which both schools really do excel.
Confronting Cruelty
As members of the Harvard community, we all have the opportunity to urge Harvard faculty and administrators to regard charges of animal cruelty with the utmost seriousness and to recognize our institution as a leading university that should set an example for many other institutions.
A Painful Necessity
In order to provide the services that push the boundaries of knowledge forward, the libraries may have to shed some workers.
The Dome Moves On
However glad many on campus might have been to see the dome go, we should make sure that students and faculty are allowed to continue the activities that are within their rights. Harvard should not impinge upon the right to dissent and to critique, both of which are, after all, important aspects of the free speech that our community holds dear.
Super PACs Drown Democracy
There was certainly no dearth of political advertisement prior to the recent advent of super PACs. Quite to the contrary, the detrimental effect of money in politics motivated legislators to enact campaign finance reform at various points throughout the past sixty years.
Celebrating Primal Scream
It’s always been a little bizarre that on the last night of reading period, people with the most limited of Facebook profiles and most careful of ambitions run around naked in front of all their friends and their cameras.
HEI: A First Step
As one of the largest investors in HEI Hotels and Resorts, Harvard has come under criticism for its connection to a company facing accusations of labor rights violations and operates four hotels under boycott. We are pleased that Harvard has finally agreed to launch an investigation into the ethics of its investment in HEI.
A University, Not A Think Tank
To be sure, there are ways that Harvard can continue and expand its commitment to greater social equality without trips to Washington. As an institution, Harvard should promote greater social responsibility by encouraging an ethic of public service among its students and provide those students with more opportunities and information about careers in that field.
So Long Swamy
Swamy has shown himself to be unfit to be a member of the Harvard community, and we are thrilled that he will not be teaching this summer.
Eat Ethnic in Boston
No matter where we travel in Boston, we find hugely diverse and multicultural communities. As hungry college students, we believe that one of the best ways to experience Boston’s vibrant immigrant cultures comes through food.
A Frank Homage to a Great Man
We lament the loss of Frank as a legislator and a top-flight public figure. His distinguished career in congress was a brilliant example of what an ambitious and passionate Harvard graduate can accomplish, and his career should serve as an inspiration for all politically minded young people.
Rethinking Reinvestment
In light of the controversy surrounding HEI’s treatment of its workers, Harvard’s administration should consider halting further investment in HEI.
Occupy Recruiting
Occupy Harvard’s targeting of a Goldman Sachs recruiting event presents a facile and trivializing interpretation of the root causes of the economic catastrophe and debases our national conversation on the issue.
Don’t Be Fooled By UHS
Attempting to use undisclosed statistics as evidence for the success of new anti-drinking policies turns what should be an open discussion on the subject into a kangaroo court, where only those rendering the verdict have seen the evidence.
Using Early Action
So far so good for a return to the old way of admissions. Harvard College recently announced that it has received 4,245 applications in its first early action application cycle since 2006.
Tailgate Safely
Tailgating the Harvard-Yale game is a time-honored tradition for the students and alumni of Harvard and Yale, and for many, the tailgate is inextricable from The Game itself.
Justice for Janitors
We hope that this contract sets a precedent for positive relations between the union and the University in future contracts and influences the University to apply similarly high standards for its other employees.
Proud to Apply to Harvard
We welcome the College’s decision to offer students the option to self-identify as queer.
A Whole Week Off
Even with the condensed semester, Harvard, if it wanted, could create a week-long holiday such as the one many of our peer institutions enjoy.