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The Harvard Independent

Publications & Media

Student publication with editorial, business, design, and multimedia boards, producing weekly print issues with an alternative counterpoint to prevailing opinions.

Also known as The Indy

Joining
Comp
Not open to first-years · No experience needed
When
Usually recruits in fall and spring

About

Harvard doesn’t own our office. The 24-hour news cycle doesn’t constrain our coverage. Our editorials aren’t restricted to any fixed ideology. In 1969, student protests underscored an emerging need to break away from the openly biased press environment of the time. And so, the Indy was born. We were founded by a group of undergraduates who have gone on to write for many of the nation’s greatest papers and have founded influential media outlets. Since then, we have proudly provided a counterpoint to the prevailing opinions and a writing style that digs deep into every issue.

How to join

  • Comp — Doing the club's work for a while to show you can, then you join.

Details

Status
Recognized
Open to
Sophomores, Juniors
Dues
No dues required

What they do

  • Weekly print issues
  • Writing, graphic design, podcasts, photography, web design, Insta reels, ad sales
  • Newsletter and mailed physical issues
  • General meetings
  • Weekly publication of news, forum, arts, and sports coverage
  • Comps in editorial, design, operations, business, or multimedia
  • Illustration and photography
  • Free weekly newsletter

Mission, in their words

To break away from the openly-biased press environment and provide a counterpoint to prevailing opinions.

Sponsors & partners

The Sustainers (Independent alumni) · The Sustainers (alumni group funding office rent)

In the news

Sources

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