Katie H. Martin
Latest Articles
Harvard’s Transplant Problem
No one wins when Harvard students remain socially and culturally detached from their environment.
Don’t Let Harvard Forget Epstein
As new information continues to emerge, Epstein’s ties to Harvard will stay under the spotlight. But when the files dry up, when his face is no longer plastered on the front page of every paper, so too will our collective fury for his crimes and his acquaintances’ complicity.
The Bandaids on a Pedagogical Bullet Hole
Both attendance requirements and “flipped classrooms” are bandages on the festering problems of lecture-skipping and a lack of engagement.
What Josh Kraft’s Loss Says About Excessive Ambition at Harvard
There is an unspoken — and often spoken — understanding among students that some of us will go on to hold enormous power. For those who do, Josh Kraft’s campaign should be a cautionary tale — a reminder of what happens when we mistake wealth for legitimacy, or when ambition hides behind philanthropy.
Conservatives Deserve Better than the Salient
The widespread disregard of the Salient is not because Harvard is inherently hostile to conservative thought; it is because the publication refuses to engage in serious debate. The Salient must reject its current insular platform and give conservatives the respected space they deserve.
An Open Letter to Campus Republicans
If Republicans want esteem on campus, you must recognize that words have consequences. Disagreement will make us stronger. But it must be informed, honest, and respectful.
Should Harvard Admit More Rich Kids? Actually, No
While admitting the children of donors might have some financial benefits, this blatant preference is unjust and undermines both Harvard’s educational mission and its stated admissions policies.
I Don’t Go to the Gym To Wait in Line
There is a direct relationship between exercise and mental health. Especially as freshmen transition to a strenuous and fast-paced schedule, the least Harvard could do is make the gym a more positive and stress-free environment.
Why Do Harvard Students Hate Harvard So Much?
Admitted students come to Harvard expecting it to be perfect. The fact that it isn’t takes some getting used to.