Op Eds
Stages of Quad Grief
The moment had come, and this time it was for real. We were quadded. Thus commenced the five stages of Quad grief.
Ethnic Studies and Disability Studies Go Hand in Hand
For a discipline that seeks to understand the experiences of up to one-in-four Americans and 1.3 billion people worldwide, there is a glaring lack of disability education on Harvard’s campus.
Divestment Keeps Harvard Neutral
If Harvard chooses neutrality, its leaders should pursue a policy that allows for divestment and changing decisions on where Harvard’s money flows.
What To Look for in the Upcoming Release of Harvard’s Diversity Numbers
The racial makeup of Harvard's Class of 2028 will provide important clues as to what traits Harvard’s admissions officers have been prioritizing among applicants.
We (Still) Need More Women in STEM
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I am especially appreciative of women like the Harvard computers, who quietly set a precedent that made it easier for students like myself to participate in science.
This Women’s History Month, I Find Myself in Grief
This Women’s History Month, I find myself grieving for women — not those fighting for their historical contributions to be celebrated, but those fighting for their lived experience to be simply recognized.
Allston Is Gentrifying, but Harvard Isn’t To Blame
Harvard owns 360 acres of land in gentrifying Allston, but is it actually shaking up the economic landscape?
Lessons of Loss
I wish it hadn’t taken me a year to write something about Jordan; I wish there wasn’t a reason to write anything in the first place. But why write at all?
Datamatch’s Flaws Run Deeper Than a Leak
Let’s stick to skimming through questions with friends and grabbing free Joe’s Pizza on Datamatch’s dime.
A Safer River Run is a Better River Run
The University is best served by opening the gates, dropping the guards, and otherwise staying out of student affairs.
Harvard Is Inevitably Political
The question should not be “how can we remove ourselves from politics,” but rather, “what is the right thing for our institution to do?”
Larry Summers’ Undisclosed Corporate Ties Threaten Harvard’s Credibility
With his extremely public role, Summers’s punditry and nondisclosures not only imperil good governance — they also damage Harvard’s reputation for commitment to the truth.
No Longer Bound: Accepting All of Who I Am
This Black History Month, I am challenging myself to own all aspects of my identity.
Stop Apologizing for the Antisemitic Cartoon. It Isn’t Good Enough.
If you ever want to confront your antisemitism — the antisemitism you continue to assure us you reject — you must come face-to-face with the cartoon of the noose-holding, money-hungry Jew.
Harvard Held the Future of Education in Its Hands. Then We Sold It.
The story of edX has demonstrated the difficulties of democratizing access to knowledge, but there is no need to end the story here.
Stop Assuming People With Disabilities Need Your Product
The language used by biotech companies to discuss disability and promote their products often imply necessity — that the consumer needs their product in order to better their life. This messaging must go.
On the Antisemitic Cartoon
A deleted post and swift institutional apology will not be enough. As entities dedicated to progress, PSC and AFRO have serious work to do.
Confessions of the Apathetic Activist
The spirit of late Congressman John R. Lewis’ “good trouble” continues to flicker, running deep in the blood of my generation, but this passion can unquestionably dwindle.
The Price of Love: Capitalism’s Grip on Valentine’s Day
When it comes to Valentine’s gifts, it should be the thought that counts — not the sticker price.
The FAS’s Proposed Changes Matter. Here’s Why.
Undergraduates should be alarmed by the FAS’s latest plans to take away even more flexibility from students.
Enough Hide-And-Seek, Harvard: It’s Time To Face the World
Will we cower with our hands tightly pressed over our eyes? Or will we open them, stand up, and build something better?
With New Fund, Ackman Cashes In
The Ackman Show channeled America’s hate and hope, pitting the nation against itself. Now it’s time to pay up.
Facing Black Fear
The enslavement and systemic oppression of Black people in America are inextricably intertwined with everything else I know about my people’s history. Neglecting this history for years made it all the more glaring when I finally confronted it.
Why I Choose To Be Alone
Consider the possibility that moments spent alone can — without guilt or shame — be your moments of greatest joy.
Winthrop House: Keep the Name, Change the Meaning
Harvard should rename Winthrop House to Winthrop Perkins Boynton House.