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Dalevyon L.J. Knight
Contributing writer Dalevyon L.J. Knight can be reached at dalevyon.knight@thecrimson.com.
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This Yardfest, Think Beyond the Headliner
Simply put, we should be present in the moment, allowing ourselves to be taken back to a simpler time in our childhood, when the threat of midterms, papers, and grades were not looming over our heads.
Harvard, Reaffirm Your Commitment To Racial Diversity
Let us not allow a Supreme Court decision to dictate and distract from our core values. Do the right thing, Harvard. Reaffirm your commitment to racial diversity.
Every Harvard Student Should Write a Thesis
If we are truly going to change the world and make an impact in our respective fields someday, then we must strive to produce original knowledge. We can only do so, however, through an institution whose foundation and core curriculum includes original thought and scholarship.
Feeling Down About the Election? Here’s What To Do Now.
Our care for America must not merely be confined to a single month each election season. We can make our voices heard far more often — ideally, every day for the next four years.
‘Deal or No Deal’: Learning How to Follow My Intuition
“Deal or No Deal” has become a mantra, an ideology that governs what I — and others — accept or reject.
AI is Changing our World. It’s Time Harvard Recognizes That.
As AI changes our world, we must educate ourselves on its benefits and drawbacks. Let us not wallow in our fear and confusion — instead, let’s harness AI to use it as one of our greatest aids.
HUDS, Let Us Have a Seat at the Table
As the student body changes, so should our dining hall experience. No student should feel as though their voices are not heard about matters that affect us everyday.
Harvard Should Stop Giving Out Grades
The College should recognize the benefits of a lower-stress, more flexible system and replace letter grades with pass-fail.
Harvard, It’s Time for You To Explain Yourself
Harvard, I call on you to be explicit. There is still an opportunity to rectify the gaps in transparency and provide us with answers.
Pforzheimer House
Welcome to Pforzheimer House! With its unique polar bear mascot, four residence halls, and luxuries such as the “spfa,” Pforzheimer (colloquially known as Pfoho) is sure to truly excite. Let’s not forget the adorable “pf” puns that make for a fun and tight-knit community (though you might be temporarily sick of them by the time you get to the end of this article). In a world full of river houses galore, residents know that Pfoho is a hidden diamond that lies within the often-overlooked Quad.
No Longer Bound: Accepting All of Who I Am
This Black History Month, I am challenging myself to own all aspects of my identity.
An Ode to MQC
Dear MQC, I cannot thank you enough for the hours you have saved me throughout the week. Please never change your collaborative, stimulating, and chaotic self. I love you and all you have to offer, and the day Harvard gets rid of you is the day my GPA tanks.
Black Harvard Freshmen, You Belong Here.
Black students have the experiences, intellect, and determination to succeed at prestigious universities. It is time for us, Black Harvard freshmen, to believe in our prosperity.
