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Transcript of Interview with Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon

01.10.13

This is the partial transcription of an interview with the former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón conducted by Fernando Berdion Del Valle and Chrissie Long on March 25, 2013. Q: You were a student at the Kennedy School in 2000. How does it feel to be back at Harvard? A: It feels very good. I’m […]

Loans restricted for international students

01.4.13

By Saurabh Agarwal We don’t often realize the effect that our individual actions can have on future generations. It is said that “with great power comes great responsibility.” Studying at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) is one such power and privilege. As students and future alumni of HKS, we owe responsible behavior not only to […]

First world problems and the fragile humanity in all of us

01.4.13

By Irene Shih I’ve been thinking about the term “first world problems,” an obligatory hashtag we must wear to show our awareness of privilege. It’s an immaculate badge of immunity. It grants us street cred. We may not have lived through terrors of other worlds, but we know they exist and Mother, May I Milk […]

A film screening on Bahrain sparks dynamic discussion

01.4.13

By Citizen Staff The Arab Spring has been attracting significant academic interest at Harvard University. Bahrain, a relatively progressive state in the Arabian peninsular region, has traditionally been a few steps ahead in terms of socio-political rights for its citizens. When Bahrainis began their recent fight for democratic rights, it became relevant to discuss the state of […]

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