Crimson opinion writer
Matthew R. Tobin
Latest Content
Harvard Students Don’t Need To Work Harder. Administrators Do.
While the College has needlessly zeroed in on making the academic realm inordinately demanding, it does so at the expense of the other — arguably more important — transformations.
This Housing Day, Dename Winthrop House
As soon as Winthropians stormed my dorm, I started praying the house would be renamed before I graduated, maybe to DuBois House, Winthrop (Perkins Boynton) House, or even Adams House II.
Faculty Time Caps Hurt Harvard’s Students, Too
Simply put, we, the students, deserve good teachers. By refusing to end time caps, the University won’t let us keep them.
Harvard Classes Don’t Have To Be This Boring
So, as the College reconciles with the findings of the Classroom Social Compact Committee, I’ll remind them that if they want active students, they need to embrace active learning.
Winter Break is Too Long
And if we want more holidays — like Election Day, the week of Thanksgiving, or a fall break — the days have to come from somewhere. Rather than let winter break hoard all of them, we could spread them a little more equitably throughout the year.
How (Not) to Choose a President
As the Harvard Corporation, the University’s highest governing body, begins reviewing its selection process for University President Alan Garber’s successor, one thing is clear: higher education needs a champion.
Harvard Needs More International Students
Harvard claims to be committed to promoting diversity, even after the downfall of affirmative action. It should be. It’s important for Harvard to represent all of the people of our country — but why draw the line at our borders?
Everyone Should Have Class on Friday (But Not on Monday)
Harvard’s academic calendar has an equity problem.
Harvard’s Too Easy. I Looked Into Literally Every Possible Way to Fix That.
You might have heard grades are going up. I’ve compiled every proposal I can find for solving grade inflation.
Faculty Are Back on the Ad Board. It’s Time to Let Students Join Too.
By embracing student representation, Harvard can create a more just, equitable, and effective disciplinary system — one that truly reflects the values and interests of its entire community.
Say Goodbye to the Harvard Intro
Tell me anything! But please do not ask for my house and concentration.
To the Class of 2028: Congratulations! Please Pick Harvard
Don’t let other people convince you whether or not to attend (unless they’re me).
