Olivia R. Nelson
Olivia R. Nelson ’29, a Crimson Editorial editor, lives in Hurlbut Hall.
Latest Articles
Leave the Phone at Home
Students are ultimately responsible for changing their habits, but a helpful push in the right direction provides guardrails without devolving into paternalism.
POV: You’re the Love Island Cast on Sophomore Declaration Day
There are a myriad of lessons we can take with us from the Love Island cast as we transition into a new semester. Now, we can only wait for one, or many, of their appearances at Harvard Business School for further words of wisdom (writing this to manifest it). Or, for any of you lucky sophomores reading this, a serendipitous scroll through Harvard Yard on Friday, October 9th. I hope you all have this date GCal-ed…
Don’t Sacrifice Critical Thinking for Efficiency
For Harvard and its students to keep up to date, it makes sense to inform students of the workings of AI. But perhaps the least appropriate setting thinkable for such advice is a class that ideally never yields a project touched by AI.
Letter Grades Cannot Be Our Only Marker of Distinction
In the pursuit of emphasizing distinction in grading, adapting and modernizing the SAT/UNSAT system is a necessary step.
Hate Makes the World Go Round
Be a lover girl? Yawn. Hating is where all the fun is at. We attribute such a negative connotation to hatred, but how bad is it really? People like to assume they are superior for not hating, but they just don’t want to admit the truth. Being a hater exists in all of us, and it is time we embrace this equality. Don’t let anyone dull your hatred.
Renovate Budgets, Not Buildings
A new building may produce the necessary space for research, but what good will that do without funding for Ph.D. students to conduct it? A renovation might open up hallways of new office space, but what purpose will it serve given the impending departure of some non-tenure track faculty?
Quincy House
Welcome to Quincy House! The people's house, Quincy is known for its iconic House events, tight-knit community, and HOT BREAKFAST! With its optimal location between the Yard and the river, Quincy is a crowd-pleaser that knows it.
How to Assert Your Place in the Top 20% (+4)
Think you have what it takes to lock in those A’s in the new 20% (+4) era? If not, don’t fear. Lucky for you, we’ve curated a guide designed to send you on your way to transcript success in these tumultuous times — no cap. Follow at your own risk.
Tutorial for Grade Resuscitation (NO gems, NO borax)
Grade inflation got you (and your grades) down? It might be time to reevaluate how you approach grades for the spring semester. Claim this for good luck, skip for all D’s.
In Defense of Gen Eds
True, Gen Eds often focus on niche topics, and it’s tempting to skip readings when an A is all but guaranteed, but they’re the last real vestige of liberal arts at Harvard. Though they may feel cumbersome at times, students should acknowledge — and appreciate — the value of Gen Eds.