On March 28, 2013, the Harvard College Events Board announced that the rapper Tyga would be the headline performer for the College’s annual Yard Fest concert. Within days a petition was posted on the grassroots organizing website change.org, demanding that the Events Board rescind the offer to Tyga, contending that his music “promotes sexism and … Read more
In November of last year, Iran and a six-nation group that included the U.N. Security Council and Germany signed a historic agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. Regardless of whether a permanent deal can be reached, the apparent policy shift on the part of Iranian leaders seems to validate the sanctions imposed by the United States, … Read more
The college application process is a labyrinth of forms, letters, and essays: a puzzle just as complicated as a Rubik’s Cube. Now, imagine seeing everyone around you receiving personalized instructions on how to solve the puzzle, except you. This was the experience of three recent college applicants. They were all undocumented immigrants at the time.For many … Read more