Romy Dolgin
Latest Articles
Why SNL Isn’t Funny Anymore
If we can laugh at the forces that divide us, we take away their power. Only from there can we proceed to remedy what ails this nation.
Dissent: Wi-Fi Contact Tracing Is An Unacceptable Violation of Privacy
We do not support the University — a body which holds considerable power over the lives and futures of its affiliates — tracking our every movement. We all have a right to privacy; we must defend it.
Eulogy to An Acquaintanceship
For most of the student body, this will be a semester, if not a year, of remoteness. Yes, physically remote from the campus we usually call home, but also emotionally remote from the varying ties that bond us as a community.
What’s Your Love Language?
It takes bravery to show love and bravery to accept love. The very least we all can do it make sure we recognize it when it comes our way.
In Support of Athlete Admissions
Athletes are pointy students like any other, and therefore do not deserve the position they’ve held in the discussion regarding Harvard’s admissions practices.
Writing Creatively
By only allowing the most talented writers into the classes, Harvard is perpetuating the idea that a student has to be the best in the field to even qualify for consideration.
Big Failures and Little Wins
Three auditions, three days, no callbacks. I failed, and it hurt.
How to Be an Ally to Sexual Violence Survivors
We all must strive to be allies to those who have suffered, even when it is difficult. If we build networks of support, we can tear down the isolation and silence that perpetuate this epidemic.
Finding Work-Life Balance at Harvard
At Harvard, especially because the vast majority of students live in on-campus housing, it’s nearly impossible to feel like you’re going home at the end of the day.
Why I’m Not Woke
Maybe we can broaden the definition of “woke” to include these characteristics from both sides of the political spectrum, but until then I remain contently un-woke.