September 4, 2025 - Vol LVII - Issue 2 - Harvard Independent Special Issue

Sep 16, 2026

A special issue of The Harvard Independent dated September 4, 2025, Volume LVII, Issue 2, presenting a curated contents lineup of editorials and features spanning decades of Harvard student life. The issue introduces key sections and contributor roles through masthead information, and includes a Letter from the Editor that frames the paper’s 56-year history, highlighting its origins in 1969 and its ongoing commitment to critical, independent student journalism. Readers are invited to engage with campus, arts, sports, and civic coverage.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time6 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

Letter from the Editor: Be A Part of History

Head of the Charles: October 1975

Women at Harvard: May 1976

We Write for Our Readers, Not Our Resumes: September 1980

Affirmative Action: November 1980

Through the Covers

The Reagan Era: February 1981

Freshman Year Made Easy: September 1983

American Tragedy: September 2001

The Sex Survey: March 2012

The Imposter Among Us: September 2023

We Belong to No One but Ourselves

About the Independent

Masthead

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 VOL LVII, Issue 2 CONTENTS 3. Letter from the Editor: Be A Part of History 4. Head of the Charles: October 1975 5. Women at Harvard: May 1976 6. We Write for Our Readers, Not Our Resumes: September 1980 7. Affirmative Action: November 1980 8. Through the Covers 10. The Reagan Era: February 1981 11. Freshman Year Made Easy: September 1983 13. American Tragedy: September 2001 14. The Sex Survey: March 2012 15. The Imposter Among Us: September 2023 16. We Belong to No One but Ourselves About the Independent As Harvard College’s weekly undergraduate newspaper, the Harvard Independent provides in‐depth, critical coverage of issues and events of interest to the Harvard College community. The Independent has no political affiliation, instead offering diverse commentary on news, arts, sports, and student life. For general or business inquiries, contact president@ [harvardindependent.com. Address](harvardindependent.com. Address)[ ](harvardindependent.com. Address)[Letters to the Editor](Letters to the Editor), op-eds, or comments regarding content to editorinchief@harvardindependent. com. To subscribe to bi-weekly mailed print issues, email subscriptions@ [harvardindependent.com](harvardindependent.com). We belong to no one but ourselves. MASTHEAD MASTHEAD EXECUTIVE BOARD Katie Merriam ’26, President Layla Chaaraoui ’26, Editor-In-Chief Luke Wagner ’26, Managing Director Jonah Karafiol ’26, Managing Editor EDITORIAL BOARD Sara Kumar ’27, News Editor Rania Jones ’27, Forum Editor Meena Behringer ’27, Arts Editor Kate Oliver ’26, Sports Editor Kalvin Frank ’28, Editorial Comp Director Caroline Stohrer ’28, Associate News Editor Pippa Lee ’28, Associate Forum Editor Raina Wang ’28, Associate Arts Editor Alejandro Sanchez ’26, Associate Sports Editor Jules Sanders ’28, Editor-at-Large Mia Wilcox ’28, Columns Editor Tyler Dang ’28, Associate Editorial Comp Director Fred Klein ’28, Game Designer Courtney Hines ’28, CopyEditor Megan Legault ’28, CopyEditor Nashla Turcios ’28, CopyEditor BUSINESS BOARD Mia Tavares ’27, Business Director Keith Hannon ’27, Operations Director Tomas Arroyo ’27, Advertising Director Ella Bikoff ’27, Marketing Director Frances Connors ’26, Programs Director Sophia Gonzalez ’28, Business Comp Director Anya Govil ’28, Associate Operations Director Whitney Ford ’28, Associate Advertising Director Clara Thiele ’28, Associate Marketing Director Caroline Bae ’28, Community Chair Santiago Kelly ’26, Community Chair MULTIMEDIA BOARD Patrick Sliz ’27, Multimedia Director Daniel Rosario ’27, Website Director Ryan Irving ’27, Video Director Natalie Blanchfield ’28, Social Media Director Jordan Wasserberger ’27, Photo & Podcast Director Josie Whelan ’28, Multimedia Comp Director Bautista Martinez ’27, Associate Multimedia Director Janelle Souro ’28, Associate Website Director Janelle Wang ’28, Associate Video Director Wessal Bakry ’28, Associate Social Media Director John Sogutlu ’28, Associate Photo & Podcast Director Hudson Byrd ’28, Archivist DESIGN BOARD Kayla Le ’28, Design Editor Angie Li ’28, Design Editor Clara Lake ’27, Covers Editor Amelie Lima ’27, Art Director Emma Crago ’28, Associate Art Director Neshama Ryman ’28, Design Comp Director Kerrie Zhu ’28, Design Comp Director INDEPENDENT STAFF Adedoyin Adebayo ’26, Abril Rodriguez-Diaz ’26, Ilana Feder ’26, Annelise Fisher ’26, Anthony Goenaga ’26, Heidi Heffelfinger ’26, Sachi Laumas ’26, Andrew Morrissey ’26, KaylaReifel ’26, El Richards ’26, Alma Russell ’26, Gauri Sood ’26, Reeve Sykes ’26, Gary Zhan ’26, Isabella Andrade ’27, Breagh Bridge ’27, Riley Cullinan ’27, Sophie Dauer ’27, Sophie Depaul ’27, Anusha Kadiyala ’27, Madison Krug ’27, Frida Lopez ’27, Nicholas McQuilling ’27, Matthew Moore ’27, Han Nguyen ’27, Emily Pallan ’27, Sophia Rascoff’27, Brooklyn Sandridge ’27, Lucie Stefanoni ’27, Kelly Tung ’27, Britney Ampadu ’28, Maddie Bailey ’28, Sofia Bran

FAQs

What is the main theme introduced in the Letter from the Editor?

The editor’s letter emphasizes joining the paper’s ongoing story and reflects on the Independent’s history and purpose over 56 years.

When and how is this issue dated?

The issue is dated September 4, 2025, and labeled Volume LVII, Issue 2.

What does the Independent describe as its mission?

It presents in-depth, critical coverage for the Harvard College community, offering diverse commentary without political affiliation.

Sep 16, 2026

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