Editorials
It’s the Priorities, Stupid
While President Obama’s stewardship of the economy has been admirable, it is important to also assess both the candidates’ past performances and their respective priorities when deciding who to support this November.
Beyond Binders
HKS should examine and consider reforming its system of tenure so that it may be more compatible with the lives of women.
Defending a Dream
The University has a duty to support its students no matter what their legal status, and thankfully, the University has delivered.
Supporting Sex Week
The more that people know about consent and the importance of respect in sexual relationships, and the more that sex is seen as a positive, affirming thing, the more likely people are to practice consent and respect.
The Future of Scholarship
A non-profit venture, edX was created to further a mission of accessible education started by MITx in 2011. With $60 million in startup capital provided by Harvard and MIT, edX constitutes one of the largest investments made in online education.
Sacrifice Print Over Writing
The ultimate, and likely inevitable, decision to put down Newsweek’s print edition came on the heels of a more truly tragic stretch, in which gaudy stories and cover images pasted over a decades-long journalistic tradition.
An Arms Race
The Brown-Warren race demonstrates the absurdity of our current campaign-finance system.
A Home Court Advantage
The higher profile of our team, and the accompanying spike in interest, has only made more urgent what has been long overdue for the Ivy League’s second smallest basketball arena.
An Offensive Voice
The Harvard Voice, a group on campus that runs a satire blog called “Noice,” has come under critique for a post that appeared on its blog last week. The post, entitled “5 People You’ll See at Pre-Interview Receptions,” attempted to present a “satirical” take on the types of people who turn up to on-campus recruiting events.
Reward Artistic Merit
In an age when such praise remains still largely reserved for Western work and is rarely divorced from political and social commentary, we hope that this award will be a sign of the Nobel Committee’s intent to recognize authors on the merits of their work, regardless of their politics or locale.
Breaking the Mold
As admissions get more selective, the market for those looking to increase their chance of admission gets more and more pricey.
Endorse Educational Equality
While we have come a long way since the civil rights era, there is no question that race still matters.
Columbusless Mondays
Although a three day weekend at the beginning of October is a well-timed holiday for many students struggling to cope with work, Christopher Columbus has left a negative legacy for many Americans.
Debased Debate
The very medium of debate is debased when one candidate chooses to make up policy on the spot.
Centered on Students
Most importantly, by building this student center, Harvard will move closer to creating a social environment not dominated by the same few players—final clubs, fraternities, and property-owning organizations. Hopefully, this will help break the culture of exclusivity and lack of safety that have come to define much of Harvard’s social experience.
