campus
Should Haverford give more academic awards to underclassmen?
Josh Bloom ‘28 When awards are announced on Honors Day, upperclassmen anticipate awaiting their moment in an unpredictable future. For many Third and Fourth Formers, who sit and wait, a…
Best places to hang out after lunch
Jack Collier ’28 and Seth Surman ’28 in the second-floor library study space, November 1,…
Fan section needs more Fords
Vaughn Smartt ’28 For decades, our school has carried down traditions of support and brotherhood. …
Haverford should be more mindful of its paper waste
A Haverford “recycling” bin – Index Staff Ryan Wang ’26 During my time at Haverford,…
The school should offer more field trips
Jonny Wang ’26 headshot Ever since I transferred from my public school in eighth grade…
Lunch is overcrowded – here’s how we can fix it
Adam Brown ’27 After sluggishly moving through the lunch line for an eternity, pushing through…
The new Café: pros and cons
Brandyn Luong ’27 This year, one of the biggest changes to student life was the…
Ranking community block events
Ayush Varma ’27 Haverford is special in large part because of the sense of community…
A vision for future campus improvements
Keith DiMarino ’27 Students are fortunate to have such an amazing campus. The school has…
A life goal: learning for learning’s sake
Brandyn Luong ’27 In a world of over eight billion people, it seems harder to…
History is the best use of your time while studying for finals
Jonny Wang ’26 As the year comes to a close, one thing becomes clear in…
off-campus
The downsides of fast fashion
Kent Foo ’28 In recent years, fashion has become more popular than ever. Short-form videos on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram constantly promote new styles and clothes, encouraging viewers…
Is Trump too old for presidency?
President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting, Thursday, January 29, 2026, in the Cabinet Room….
Government shutdown reflects ignorance of American values
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shutdown notice at Rice Lake in Minnesota – Lorie Shaull…
Why are we so captivated by the Louvre robbery?
Colt McDevitt ‘29 On a cold Sunday morning, four thieves dressed in construction vests pulled…
Experimental vaccine to fight cancer prompts immune response
Alex Schwarting ’29 Many members of the Haverford community have been affected by cancer, in…
One tiny update, one huge outage: how AWS brought the U.S. to a screeching halt
Jayden Thomas ’27 For students and faculty, the morning of October 20th, 2025 began like…
The importance of Latin in the modern world
Jayden Thomas ’27 Many consider Latin to be a dead language. Rather than tell you…
Twitch faces a class action lawsuit due to claims of censorship
Brandyn Luong ’27 In an era where entertainment has transitioned from television to livestreaming, debates…
Broken promises are hallmarks of Trump’s second term
Jonny Wang ’26 From the One Big Beautiful Bill to the secrecy of the Epstein…
The truth about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Cody Luong ‘29 ICE, although a government department, is not helping American citizens. What makes…
A wake up to political violence
Benjanim Qu ’28 In a world full of debate, rules and boundaries must be set….
