Student Publications
Harvard Law Review Faces Internal Turmoil After Vote to Block Piece by Palestinian Scholar
Editors of the Harvard Law Review, the world’s most cited legal journal, have been embroiled in internal strife following public backlash over their decision to block an article by a Palestinian legal scholar.
Hill to Lead The Crimson’s 151st Guard
J. Sellers Hill ’25 will lead The Harvard Crimson’s 151st Guard, the newspaper’s president announced Sunday, kicking off the next 150 years of America’s oldest continuously published daily collegiate newspaper.
Dozens of Student Editors for Harvard Kennedy School Policy Journals Call on Dean to Reinstate Their Publications
Dozens of students affiliated with the Harvard Kennedy School’s student-run policy journals signed on to an open letter last week calling on HKS Dean Douglas W. Elmendorf to reinstate 14 student policy journals as independent student organizations.
Chang to Lead The Crimson’s 150th Guard
Cara J. Chang '24 will lead The Harvard Crimson into its sesquicentennial as the president of the newspaper’s 150th Guard, the organization announced last week. Brandon L. Kingdollar '24 will serve as managing editor and Cynthia V. Lu '24 will be the organization's business manager.
The Harvard Crimson to Shift to Weekly Print Publication Starting This Fall
The Harvard Crimson will shift to publishing a weekly print edition this fall in a historic move toward a “digital-first” future, the newspaper announced Thursday.
Priscila E. Coronado Elected as Harvard Law Review’s First Latina President
The Harvard Law Review elected second-year law student Priscila E. Coronado as its president late last month, making her the first Latina to hold the role in the journal’s 136-year history.
Coronell to Lead The Crimson’s 149th Guard
Raquel Coronell Uribe ’23 will lead The Harvard Crimson’s 149th Guard, becoming the paper’s first Latinx president in its 148-year history, the organization announced Sunday.
Undergrads Revive Conservative Publication to ‘Encourage Diversity of Opinion’
To redress a “marked dearth” of conservative and political thought on campus, earlier this month undergraduates revived the Salient, a publication originally founded at Harvard in 1981 that aims to elevate contrarian viewpoints and promote open debate.
The Legacy of Harvard Law School’s ‘Unique’ Student Newspaper
Harvard Law School is famed for its premier student-run journals, manifold in both scope and speciality. The Harvard Law Record — an independent, student-run, nonpartisan newspaper — is a different sort of publication.
Hassaan Shahawy ’16 Elected Harvard Law Review’s First Muslim President
The Harvard Law Review elected second year law student Hassaan Shahawy ’16 as the journal’s president earlier this month, making him the first Muslim to hold the role in its 135-year history.
Su to Lead The Crimson’s 148th Guard
Amanda Y. Su ’22 will lead The Harvard Crimson’s 148th Guard, the organization’s President announced Sunday.
Former Harvard Employee Eric Clopper Sues University, The Crimson
Eric Clopper, a former systems administrator at Harvard, filed a lawsuit against the University, The Harvard Crimson, and 10 unnamed “donors and alumni” in federal court Monday over the school’s response to a 2018 performance that he held at Sanders Theatre and the newspaper’s coverage of the event.
HPR at Institute of Politics
The Harvard Institute of Politics was founded in 1966 as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy ’40.
Harvard Political Review Managing Editor Resigns Citing ‘Racist’ Incidents
Chimaoge C. Ibenwuku ’20 announced his resignation in a public letter posted to several social media platforms Wednesday.
Undergraduate Council Votes to Support Act on a Dream Against The Crimson
Harvard’s UC voted to pass a statement at its meeting Sunday in support of immigration advocacy group Act on a Dream’s concerns about The Harvard Crimson’s news policies and made recommendations to make reporting policies more transparent.
The Harvard Crimson to Resist Subpoena Issued By Winthrop Tutors
The Harvard Crimson objected to a subpoena issued by two Winthrop House tutors commanding a Crimson reporter testify in a deposition and give up reporting materials.
Harvard Law Review Elects Lauren Beck President
The Harvard Law Review elected second-year Law student Lauren N. Beck as its 133rd president, according to an email from outgoing president Michael L. Thomas. The publication is entirely student-edited with the largest circulation of any law journal in the world.
Comping Harvard
With so many organizations having comps and barriers to entry, Harvard becomes a difficult place to navigate. Intense comps often intimidate students, driving them away from new activities.
Activities Fair Draws Thousands of Undergraduates to Quad
While students praised the myriad offerings, administrators have expressed concerns about the priority that many students place on extracurriculars.
Exchange Between Law Record, Minow Raises Questions About Dean’s Accessibility
A tense, and now public, exchange this month between Harvard Law School spokespeople and the editors of The Harvard Law Record over the publication’s right to print an interview with Law School Dean Martha L. Minow prompted questions about Minow’s accessibility to students and journalists.
International Women's Day on the Radio
Madge Kaplan speaks fondly of her experiences working on a 24-hour radio show showcasing women’s voices on International Women’s Day during the 80s, while Kate Rushin, Eileen Bolinsky, Melanie Berzon, and Anita McFadden smile in remembrance.
Curtain Rises on New Theater Dance Media Magazine
Theater Dance Media, a new student-produced magazine focusing on design and performing arts at Harvard, debuted this week.
HLS Panel Explores the Future Frontiers of Space Governance
Representatives from NASA, Space Systems Loral, and SpaceX discussed the future of laws governing outer space during a panel at the Law School Wednesday.
Law School Launches Series on Diversity
After a year that saw Harvard Law School embroiled in debates over race and diversity, Law School Dean Martha L. Minow has launched a new lecture series entitled “Diversity and U.S. Legal History.”