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Emerson L. Giese
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How To Live Without TikTok
If you’re still recovering from the temporary TikTok ban and feeling a bit put-off by the on-again-off-again nature of the app (it’s giving toxic situationship energy), we’ve got just the cure for you: a curated list of hobbies to entertain yourself that don’t involve swiping, liking, commenting, or reposting. Enjoy!
93 Hard: The Harvard Student’s Semester-Long Challenge
I’m sure we’ve all heard of the 75 Hard Challenge. It’s this quite unrealistic and often completely counterproductive 75-day process where you make yourself miserable on the off-chance of retaining better habits. With 93 days in this spring semester, I have formulated a super realistic plan of action to make this semester the best it can possibly be! Here’s Harvard’s own version of the 75 Hard Challenge: 93 Hard!
Ode to the Extra Roommate
The extra roommate (your roommate’s significant other) can drastically shift the dynamic of the space. Is it for better or for worse?
Awkward Freshman Moments
We all remember freshman year. Your young, hopeful self, so full of optimism and excitement, not yet aware of the sometimes less-than-appealing Berg food (can we please have another conversation about grapes on pizza?!), the endless p-sets, and the insane amount of time spent in Lamont crying. Some of us probably wish we could go back to our optimistic, naive freshman self. Others of us, well, we remember the less commemorable aspects of freshman year that easily alleviate any FOMO we might have. Here are a few awkward freshman moments we should all be grateful to be rid of…
When We’re Back in Boston: Metropolitan Vignettes
Here is a collection of vignettes that demonstrates what exactly makes The Crimson’s Arts Board feel the pulse of Boston in that special, intangible way.
Mather House
Welcome to Mather House! The Concrete Jungle. Huge singles. Lots of windows. Great people. The stomping grounds of both Conan O’Brian and Cornel West. Or, as HoCo co-chair Anna G. Dean ’25 would say, “Crazy lit movie.” In addition to its quirky exterior, its culture, community and atmosphere makes Mather House a Mather Home.
Flowchart: Days in the Trenches
When did the week start and when did it end? Is this even worth it? This flowchart might not fix most of those problems, but at least you will know what day it is.
How To: Saltburn Your Way Into A Relationship
The dating pool (or should I say bathtub?) is shallow, and anything would be better than yet another lonely Valentine’s Day. A recent film gave a step-by-step set of instructions on how to make a relationship happen, and maybe more?
‘Family Day’ at Harvard Art Museums: A New Kind of Inclusivity
Families worked together to build sculptures, and therefore found connection with art not only as a viewer, but as a creator as well.
Alex Winston: Finding Authenticity
Winston’s journey in finding herself and creating authentic and honest music has not been easy, but it has allowed her to grow into who she is today.
Five Types of Students at Harvard Football Games
This weekend, while you're trying to get over the fact that you're in New Haven, try to see if you can spot these five types of Harvard students in the game crowd...
‘FBoy Island’ Premiere Review: A Good Kind of Predictable
If you are looking for originality in anything other than concepts, you won’t find it here.
Disney Princesses and Body Image: Is This What Little Girls Should Be Looking Up To?
With a 100 year legacy, the princesses of the past are always going to be watched and idolized by little girls. So how does Disney move forward?
A Guide to The New York Times Games
The New York Times games can all be fun brain-teasers or ways to relax. They are all an enjoyable experience, and highly recommended.
