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Heated Harvard forum with Kellyanne Conway shows growing political tensions on Boston campuses

Nov 25, 2024 | wgbh.org | Layla Chaaraoui

November 25, 2024 A Harvard forum discussion with Kellyanne Conway last week took a turn when the question and answer portion of the talk grew heated. The former advisor to Donald Trump, who has often been criticized for her spin on the president-elect and violation of the Hatch Act for disparaging political opponents, spoke about Trump’s recent presidential victory and where she felt the Democrats went wrong.
Pro-Palestinian Emerson alumni urge a boycott of the college

Nov 18, 2024 | wgbh.org | Layla Chaaraoui

November 18, 2024 A group of Emerson alumni has launched a new social media campaign urging alumni to boycott the college and refrain from donating or appearing at official events until the school endorses a ceasefire in Gaza. “Hopefully, it at least puts the college on edge,” said one alum who did not want to be identified due to potential professional repercussions.
In the News: In Case You Missed It

Aug 29, 2024 | harvardindependent.com | Layla Chaaraoui

Harvard Announces its New President: On Aug. 2, Penny Pritzker, Senior Fellow of the Harvard Corporation, announced in a message to the Harvard community that Interim President Alan Garber ’76 will serve as the University’s president through the 2026-27 academic year. This puts an end, for now, to the presidential search that was initially poised to begin earlier this year.
We looked at the cost of a night's hotel stay around commencement, finding a big gap

May 17, 2024 | cambridgeday.com | Layla Chaaraoui

For graduates, commencement season in Cambridge is an exciting moment marking the culmination of years of hard work and personal growth. For families, it’s a very big hotel bill. Graduation dates fall closely together: Harvard University’s commencement ceremony is May 23; MIT has commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 29-31.
Labeling Claudine Gay as a “Diversity Hire” is a Problem

Jan 10, 2024 | harvardindependent.com | Layla Chaaraoui

From the start of her Presidency, Claudine Gay’s critics have cast aspersions on her qualifications to hold the position as Harvard’s first Black and second female president.
Massachusetts' Public Schools Have Been Grappling with Educational Inequity for Decades. Cambridge has a Solution. - Harvard Political Review

Jan 5, 2024 | harvardpolitics.com | Layla Chaaraoui

School districts in Massachusetts have struggled with educational inequity for decades. Stemming from disadvantages in certain communities and a lack of government funding, inequities in education lead to unfair advantages for some school systems and less than adequate resources for others. Massachusetts, despite being ranked as the state with the "best school system" in the United States, is a textbook example of a public school system rife with educational inequity.
12.07.23: Snow Day

Dec 8, 2023 | harvardindependent.com | Noah Tavares |Piper Tingleaf |Marbella Marlo |Layla Chaaraoui

BY JORDAN WASSERBERGER ’27 Hello Indy reader! For those of you who have listened to the Excelsior podcast, it’s nice to see you again—in writing this time—and please enjoy this deep dive into your favorite podcast. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, now’s your chance to rectify that. Let’s […]
An Ode to the Snow Day

Dec 7, 2023 | harvardindependent.com | Layla Chaaraoui

Growing up in Philadelphia, many snow days were scheduled all throughout elementary and middle school. My day consisted of hot chocolate, snowmen, and sleeping in, giving me some of my fondest childhood memories. The death of the “snow day” is another one of the many long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harvard, Driven to its Breaking Point

Oct 26, 2023 | harvardindependent.com | Layla Chaaraoui

Rescinded job offers, public outcry, and doxxing.
Becoming Harvard State

Sep 29, 2023 | harvardindependent.com | Layla Chaaraoui

Note: The account owner of Harvard State wished to remain anonymous to continue the “mystique” of the movement. Throughout this article, he is mentioned as “Harvard State” or by his pronouns. Harvard State’s origin story began in the fall of 2021. “It was Harvard-Yale Week. I realized that the school didn’t have as much school spirit as I wanted it to, and I want to have that type of college experience where people went to games and it’s packed out,” the account owner said.