Don’t like The Crimson’s opinions? Comp the Editorial Board. Seriously!

From activism and protest, to culture and curriculum, to admissions and Harvard’s place in politics, our commentaries shape the conversation about one of the world’s most important universities and challenge it to be better.

And we know we can’t do it without a diverse and open-minded group of editors — committed to listening to, learning with, and challenging each other. We welcome students of all backgrounds to participate. No prior writing experience is necessary.

Our editors participate in tri-weekly conversations about the biggest issues and events at Harvard, as we produce daily staff editorials that have influenced administrative decisions and shown up in publications from the New Yorker to the LA Times. Outside of our meetings we spend time with each other at our socials and retreats, so that the Ed Board fosters a vibrant community that extends outside of our headquarters at 14 Plympton.

Editors also write regular op-eds of their own and some even decide to write a column. If you want a platform to share your vision for a better campus and community, believe that public discourse is an essential part of a healthy society, and want a nurturing community to develop your critical writing, speaking, and editing skills, Editorial is the group for you!

During the comp, prospective editors will:

• Attend weekly comp sessions, including interactive workshops, mock staff-editorial meetings, Q&A sessions with current board members, and shadowing meetings with the full board!
• Write and edit two op-eds and one staff-eds with one-on-one mentorship
• Meet new friends and join a community of passionate, engaged, and outspoken peers!

Any questions? Want more information? Don’t hesitate to contact our Editorial Comp Directors, E. Matteo Diaz (matteo.diaz@thecrimson.com) or Hea Pushpraj (hea.pushpraj@thecrimson.com) with any and all questions and concerns. We would love to talk more about our vibrant community, the Crimson’s financial aid program, and our ongoing debate about the rats of Harvard. We are committed to making the Editorial Board a nurturing space for students of all backgrounds and are happy to work with you in balancing the challenges of your semester.