The Dis-ORIENT Players: Asian Americans in Theater

May is a month to celebrate the history, culture and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. In 1978, the U.S. government proclaimed the seven-day period starting on May 4 as “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week,” in honor of two historic events that occurred during this time: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the … Read more

Do Over: Harvard’s Second Shot at an Honor Code

Four semesters ago, Harvard introduced the Freshman Pledge system. It was a call for freshmen to reaffirm the values of integrity and kindness that was met with little fanfare. At the time, the general consensus was that the pledges were an overbearing move that overstepped the institution’s mission. This very publication referred to the pledge … Read more

Do Over: Harvard’s Second Shot at an Honor Code

Do Over: Harvard's Second Shot at an Honor Code

Four semesters ago, Harvard introduced the Freshman Pledge system. It was a call for freshmen to reaffirm the values of integrity and kindness that was met with little fanfare. At the time, the general consensus was that the pledges were an overbearing move that overstepped the institution’s mission. This very publication referred to the pledge … Read more

HPR Spring 2013 – The NFL on Trial

Staff writer Harry Hild ’16 talks about his article “The NFL on Trial” in the 2013 spring issue of the Harvard Political Review. Read the full article here. You can access additional content by subscribing to our YouTube channel and visiting our iTunes page. Editing and Production by Jenny Choi Interview by Colin Diersing Music by Dylan Perese

HPR Spring 2013 – Inside the Covers Topic

Matt Shuham ’15, Covers Editor, discusses the reasons behind selecting this issue’s cover topic, the Future of Conservatism, and some highlight articles to look out for in this issue. You can access additional content by subscribing to our YouTube channel and visiting our iTunes page. Editing and Production by Jenny Choi Interview by Colin Diersing Music by Dylan … Read more

To Reform or Not to Reform? Harvard’s Sexual Assault Policy

From two consecutive reports of rape on Harvard’s campus last August to a rape victim’s personal account of her painful experience at Amherst College to the recent Steubenville rape trial that gained national attention—awareness about the pervasiveness of sexual assault and rape culture has increased across the nation, sparking dialogue about the importance of combating … Read more

The 2013 Italian Elections: Beyond the Headlines

Media coverage of the Italian elections on Feb. 24 and 25 occasionally slipped into a complacent reaffirmation of old clichés. As the new parliament convened for the first time in early March, much of the political analysis offered superficial explanations for the outcome, accusing the Italians of being irrational voters and of avoiding reality. Yet … Read more