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Eric A. Kester
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Getting In is the Hardest Part
I’ve got an embarrassing secret for you. Now I’ve got a lot of things in my life that I’m not
A Commentary
People ask me all the time, “What is the best part about being a Crimson columnist?” There are so many
A Suite Decision
It’s getting to that time of the school year when Harvard students must make a critical decision that has an
The Psychology of Humor
Like many Harvard students I follow a very strategic set of guidelines when choosing what classes to take in a
Jeepers Creepers
“My name is Eric Kester and I am not a creeper.” This is what I had to explain to the
Oh Brother
As you can imagine from the perspective of a middle-child boy in between two sisters, I have a lot of
Surviving the Job Interview
If you’re at all like me, your instinctive drive for success, your passion for competition, and your yearning for invaluable
Season’s Greetings!
Dear Family and Friends, Last night the "hoot-hooing" of the Snowy Owl as it glided on silent wings above our
First Annual HUDSIE Awards
It’s officially the Holiday Season, a time where our society starts focusing on the things that really matter in life
A Blog Too Far
The following is a running commentary written during one of my sections last week. Mom and Dad, I’m sorry that
Plagiarism*
There has been a lot of talk about plagiarism lately, and it’s gotten me a little nervous. I scrutinized all
This is Awkward
Honestly, do you know anyone who enjoyed middle school? For boys it was a nightmare—we suddenly found ourselves interested in
The Visit
I’m here to discuss a very important problem that most Harvard students must deal with at some point in their
You’re Embarrassing Yourself
This one goes out to all you freshmen. I feel sorry for you. I really do. You have so many
The Best Kaavya Article
Admit it. Unless your name is Mark Zuckerberg, you were a little jealous of Kaavya’s success. And who can blame
