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Rank and Defile
At the end of the day, the rankings really amount to a pseudo-objective reflection of subjective reputation.
You are Better than Punch
By choosing to punch, you are reinforcing and legitimizing this system of shame, where people are made to feel inadequate and ashamed solely by dint of being poor, of color, queer, or a whole host of other things that don’t fit with the socially reinforced norm of being a wealthy white straight man
Urban Renaissance
Arts programs have managed to have an unmistakable impact of young people, even in the face of budget cuts and policy changes. Though not a panacea, they have shown themselves to be an important part of a long-term economic strategy for urban renewal.
The Confessions of a Guilty Catholic
In 2013, it’s certainly not easy to be a Catholic. Perhaps it has always been this way; after all, the great apostle Peter could not even muster up the courage to say he knew Jesus. And it would be foolish to believe that religion is supposed to be easy; if that were the case, everyone would do it—in the form of Pascal’s Wager at the very least. Yet, it probably isn’t supposed to be this difficult either.
SEASON PREVIEW: Despite Losses, Football Gunning for Title
“There’s no question it’s different,” Crimson coach Tim Murphy said.
Queerness Considered
Daniel Solomon ’16 is a Crimson editorial writer in Pforzheimer House. His column appears on alternate Thursdays. Follow him on Twitter @danieljsolomon.
The Sexual Politics of Harvard
Final clubs have been lambasted by some activists and journalists for their reputation as sites of sexual assault
Containing Multitudes
In the absence of a perfect formula for fostering future Pulitzer winners, the writing scene at Harvard is multi-faceted, varied, and as often as not, a collective rather than a solo pursuit.
Juliet Macchi ’12 Remembered for Creativity, Fearlessness
The former Lowell resident, who died following a car crash late Saturday night, was described by those who knew her as a free-spirited individual and artist who shied away from convention and indulged in her own unique passions.
Athlete of the Week: Hempel Leads Football to Opening Win
After waiting behind standout quarterback Colton Chapple ‘13 last season, junior Conner Hempel began right where his predecessor had left off last fall.
The Shopping Period
The overcrowding problem of “Fairy Tales and Fantasy Literature” is far from unique. Due to lack of qualified teaching fellows and classroom size, students have to compete for class spots.
A "Bigger, Better, Faster" Museum
The Fogg Museum's galleries are closed now. One of the largest collections of art in the country, spanning numerous continents, periods, and media, has been under wraps since it closed for renovation in 2008. But from the remnants of the Fogg, a new structure has risen—devoted to broadening and refining the role of the "teaching museum."
How Harvard Teaches Artists (Or Doesn't)
The College continues to increase the presence of the arts in its curriculum—including offering course credit for extracurricular arts organizations this year—but students and graduates worry that Harvard as an institution does not fully prepare them to pursue a career in creativity.
Interactive Feature: Class of 2017, By the Numbers
Scroll through graphs and charts for a visual representation of the Class of 2017. The data was collected in an email survey conducted by The Crimson during the month of August.
Freshman Survey Part IV: Sex, Drugs, and MacBook Pros
They scored well on the SATs, but it appears Harvard freshmen aren't quite as good at scoring in bed.
