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Amelia F. Barnum

Amelia F. Barnum ’28, a Crimson Editorial editor, lives in Winthrop House.

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History 10 and the Fear of Facts

Harvard’s History Department should make History 10 a modern world history survey course that includes map quizzes, sit-down exams, in-class essays, and (gasp) even some date memorization.

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Why You Should Read Chris Rufo

Students need to practice reading ideas that they’ve been told are too Trump-adjacent, and therefore too offensive, to seriously consider.

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Harvard Should Teach Speech

Harvard should require a public speaking course for undergraduates. By doing so, the College would help students develop the skills for effective oral communication and allow students to practice engaging with peers on controversial issues.

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It’s Time To Ban Laptops at Harvard

Perhaps if students were actually forced to listen in class (or at least to not actively ignore), they’d end up taking more classes they find legitimately interesting, and embracing the sort of vulnerability that comes with making eye contact with a professor and with peers.

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