Op Eds
If Trump Wins, Harvard Should Ignore Him
A potential Trump administration re-do would be unpredictable and unprecedented. Harvard and other private universities would suffer losses under some of Trump’s proposed policies.
On The Path to Totality
I forget how many people make Cambridge their home, that is, until the sun comes out.
I’m the HUA Co-President. I Want to Set the Record Straight.
You have probably seen my name in recent headlines. I want to take this opportunity to set the record straight.
The NAIA Just Banned Trans Woman Athletes. Harvard Can’t Let the NCAA Follow.
The NAIA’s ban on trans women is abhorrent and unacceptable — we cannot let the NCAA bend to pressure and follow suit.
The Real Problem With Harvard’s Tourists
As tourism puts pressure on local affordability and threatens students’ sense of security, we need to consider whether opening Harvard’s gates to all might be doing more harm than good.
The Case for a Research Inquisition
The job of spotting scientific fraud should become a specialized career with its own tools, practices, and code of conduct.
Ramadan Mubarak: A Call for Collective Liberation
This Ramadan, I can’t help but think of Muslims across the world experiencing some of the most difficult days of their lives.
In Harvard’s Admissions Decisions, Signs of Progress but Some Data Missing
The College deserves credit for significantly increasing the share of first-generation college students during the legal fight over the use of race in admissions.
To the Class of 2028: Congratulations! Please Pick Harvard
Don’t let other people convince you whether or not to attend (unless they’re me).
T Stands for Terrible: Boston’s Transit Woes Reflect a National Problem
This national crisis in mass transit is not only embarrassing, but it is also separating communities, hurting the economy, and harming the environment.
Harvard’s Financial Aid Is Anti-Middle Class
Harvard's claim to meet “100 percent of our students’ demonstrated financial need” doesn’t tell the full story.
Without Ideological Diversity, Harvard Creates Leaders That Don’t Get America
Stifling heterodox opinions isn’t just bad for discourse — it’s bad for creating effective leaders.
Randomizing Harvard Housing Was a Huge Mistake
House choice has been made into a bogeyman of self-segregation. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
Stages of Quad Grief
The moment had come, and this time it was for real. We were quadded. Thus commenced the five stages of Quad grief.
Divestment Keeps Harvard Neutral
If Harvard chooses neutrality, its leaders should pursue a policy that allows for divestment and changing decisions on where Harvard’s money flows.
Ethnic Studies and Disability Studies Go Hand in Hand
For a discipline that seeks to understand the experiences of up to one-in-four Americans and 1.3 billion people worldwide, there is a glaring lack of disability education on Harvard’s campus.
What To Look for in the Upcoming Release of Harvard’s Diversity Numbers
The racial makeup of Harvard's Class of 2028 will provide important clues as to what traits Harvard’s admissions officers have been prioritizing among applicants.
We (Still) Need More Women in STEM
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I am especially appreciative of women like the Harvard computers, who quietly set a precedent that made it easier for students like myself to participate in science.
This Women’s History Month, I Find Myself in Grief
This Women’s History Month, I find myself grieving for women — not those fighting for their historical contributions to be celebrated, but those fighting for their lived experience to be simply recognized.
Allston Is Gentrifying, but Harvard Isn’t To Blame
Harvard owns 360 acres of land in gentrifying Allston, but is it actually shaking up the economic landscape?
Datamatch’s Flaws Run Deeper Than a Leak
Let’s stick to skimming through questions with friends and grabbing free Joe’s Pizza on Datamatch’s dime.
Lessons of Loss
I wish it hadn’t taken me a year to write something about Jordan; I wish there wasn’t a reason to write anything in the first place. But why write at all?
A Safer River Run is a Better River Run
The University is best served by opening the gates, dropping the guards, and otherwise staying out of student affairs.