Columns
Behind the Old Scandals, a New Kane
The more I read Kane’s plays, the more intimate and personal they seem.
Skiing Trifecta Advances to NCAAs
The Crimson’s top three skiers, freshman Rebecca Nadler and sophomores Alena Tofte and Catherine Sheils, didn’t need the spotlight to succeed this winter. Their results proved to be statement enough: the trailblazing trio qualified to compete at the NCAA championships.
When the Party Ends
Too often, the focus is on convincing students not to drink in the first place and barring underage students from doing so.
Which Side Are You On?
The protests in Wisconsin are an inspiring sight, and show the kind of mass organizing for progressive causes that unions are capable of.
Missing the Picture for the Points
Art and science in Seurat are like two banks of the same river, forever facing one another, though separated by the river’s width.
The Lady Doth Too Much
Every time she opens her mouth and lets loose her latest litany of seizure-inducing inanities, the media—dutiful stenographers that they ...
Ancient Eight Locals to Meet
Among all the Ivies, Yale and Brown, at least in my mind, are Harvard’s neighbors. The three New England universities ...
They've Got the Power
Nearly everyone, from college students to corporate executives, has had to suffer through a tedious PowerPoint presentation, and Harvard is ...
The Trouble with Shuttles
I’ll admit it. I was on the infamous “hostage shuttle” on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. That’s right—I boarded the unmarked, ...
Breakfast in America
Over bagels and pastries earlier this month, President Barack H. Obama finally convinced this country that he is not a ...
Crimson Boasts Balanced Lineup
So often coach speak rings hollow. Teams talk about each person knowing his role or doing what it takes to win, while at the same time players are checking box scores and chasing personal accolades. But with the Harvard men’s basketball team, I’m beginning to believe the clichés.
My Jaguar: Nickname and Nahual
For many Mesoamericans the jaguar was more than just a symbol; it was the crux of their identities.
Growing Libraries--And Cutting Them Back Down
Taking a few books from home to college is like taking a cutting of one tree to start another.
