The Crimson Staff
Altruism Amid Anguish
The unity with which our communities confronted this week’s happenings deserves credit and praise. Police officers, emergency personnel, and the people of Boston have demonstrated incredible resilience and strength—a true cause for celebration
Welcome to Harvard
Congratulations, prospective Harvard Class of 2017. That word, “congratulations,” has probably been directed at you a lot lately, by parents, peers, and your Harvard acceptance letter; still, it is fully in order.
One More Take on Divestment
While we applaud the leaders and members of the campaign for engaging students, faculty, and administrators on the crucial issue of climate change, we still, as we have in the past, oppose the campaign’s call for divestment from the fossil fuel industry
When Tragedy Strikes
When tragedy strikes, we almost lose ourselves in horror and grief. Our faith in the world suffers a near-shattering blow. But when tragedy strikes, we also strike back.
Submit Stories of Heroism from the Boston Marathon
In the wake of Monday's marathon explosions, The Crimson is looking for your stories. We invite you to share with us any acts of heroism you witnessed or heard about at the scene of the bombings. Additionally, if you were nearby the explosions or know someone who was, please share your experiences with us. Click here to access the submission form.
The North Korean Crisis
Nonetheless, North Korea has been a focal point in East Asian geopolitical drama for the last few decades, and the rest of the world has previously navigated through political complications to provide humanitarian aid to North Korean civilians. It is imperative that we overcome current complications to continue to do so.
The One-Way Screen
For a few years now, George Orwell’s novels have been available on e-readers. But the next time you pick up a tablet, “1984” might not just be on the screen—it might be coming through it as well.
Let's Talk About Islam
It is particularly heartening that Islamic Awareness Month is happening in the context of a broader interfaith discussion, which has been occurring on campus through such events as the Atheist Coming Out Week that took place in February. We welcome Islamic Awareness Month as a contribution to an open and tolerant campus discourse about religion and spirituality.
Let Them Unionize
No one questions HEI’s right to own and operate hotels and resorts. Yet to prevent workers from using their only leverage point—their numbers—to improve their negotiating position strikes against basic notions of fairness.
Our Bodies, Our Choices
Of course, Harvard’s data is not necessarily representative of college students in general, but the same could probably be said of Freitas’ data. Her op-ed cites quite a bit of anecdotal evidence—individual students discussing their sex lives with her—and her unrepresentative sample (1,230 students, 45 percent of whom attend Catholic colleges) constitutes only a miniscule percentage of the 12.6 million college students in the United States.
Toward an Honor Code
The committee’s proposal comes as a much-needed administrative response to the debate on academic culture.
Farewell, Menino
Menino’s departure marks the end of an era in Boston politics. During his tenure, Boston has changed dramatically, and we hope the next mayor will bring an innovative perspective to face the novel challenges and needs of Boston in a new age.
