Mudders shouldn’t be afraid to join 5C clubs, so that they can fully reap the benefits of the consortium, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.
Author: Serena Mao
OPINION: Don’t lose yourself by saying ‘yes’
Set limits to your ‘niceness’ so you don’t diminish your individuality or overextend yourself at the cost of your own well being, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.
OPINION: Eliminate the zero-sum game of quota grading
Quota grading fosters competition over collaboration and does not reward improvement, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.
OPINION: Mudders, take charge of your honor code
The Harvey Mudd honor code is under threat, and infractions may have a bigger impact than we realize, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.
OPINION: Harvey Mudd first-years need sleep, not 8 a.m. classes
Pushing back the start times of HMC core classes means students will be better rested and more productive, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.
OPINION: First-years at Harvey Mudd, there’s no rush to date
Harvey Mudd freshies should take their time to start dating, and first prioritize adjusting to college life and academics, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.
OPINION: Harvey Mudd should solicit student input on COVID-19 policies
Harvey Mudd College needs to solicit more student opinion in the Covid-19 policy making process, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.
OPINION: When it comes to academic teamwork, collaborate with caution
While Harvey Mudd College’s approach of collaboration for school work has its benefits, beware of the often overlooked downsides, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.
OPINION: The 5Cs are responsible for promoting safe alcohol use on campus
Role models that students are exposed to upon entering college are crucial for the development of a culture of responsible drinking on campus, writes Serena Mao HM ’25.
OPINION: Flipped classrooms should have no place at the 5Cs
Flipped classrooms are a fad, hurting students more than they help, says Serena Mao HM ’25.