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Absurd Times in Halloweentown
Throngs of witches with broomsticks in hand wandered through the autumn air, weaving through crowds of wannabe 80s rockstars and skimpily-dressed Catwomen. This might seem like a scene from Disney’s 90s classic, "Halloweentown," but it’s a real sight in the town of Salem. On Saturday night, the Undergraduate Council sponsored a free Halloween outing to Salem, Massachusetts, home of the infamous witch hunts of the late seventeenth century, and I was one of the lucky few to go. A few minutes in Salem, and I realized how ridiculous the whole town looked, especially to a Californian like myself who has never before experienced this level of Halloween hype.
The Best 'Power Rangers' of the '90s
Two decades after the premiere of “Power Rangers” defined the childhood of millions, the show is still airing new episodes, but everyone knows the best episodes aired in the ‘90s. These classic episodes are still around thanks to the wonder of Netflix. In honor of the children’s show’s 20th anniversary, here are the “Power Rangers” series of the '90s ranked in order of awesomeness.
Want Bigger Attendance at Your Event? Make Sure You Advertise the Free Food
Only three students attended a discussion last week with Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith about what they want to see in the next Dean of the College. It was on a Thursday night, and it was in the Quad, but that’s still pretty embarrassing. Flyby put together some suggestions for administrators to keep in mind for future events if they want to attract some student attendance.
7 Harvard Apps That Should (But Don't) Exist
Whether it is used to wake you up in the morning, remind you to do your laundry before lunch, or fill that awkward silence a few minutes before class starts, your smartphone is a necessity. However, you may have been frustrated by the appalling scarcity of apps specificly designed for Harvard struggles. Here is a list of apps that should, but don’t exist (yet). CS50 kids, pay attention:
Connect With Your Pre-Teen Self This Halloween
In honor of the trick-or-treating we hope you do next week, Flyby came up with some ways to connect with your pre-teenage self on Halloween.
What OS X Mavericks Means for You
'Tis the season for new Apple releases, and with Apple announcing that the latest version of their operating system will for the first time be a free release, it’s almost like Christmas came early. But beyond the irresistible price and cat-free name, what’s new? Here are some highlights.
Harvard Today: Oct. 24, 2013
Go Sox! Fall weather continues today as the Red Sox line up for the second game of the World Series.
Which Books About Harvard Are Worth Reading?
At the beginning of every year, the Coop prominently displays books about the quintessential “Harvard experience,” implying that Harvard’s prestige makes it a mysterious, mythical setting on par with that of Hogwarts. These books, however, are usually meant to appeal to incoming freshman and those who haven’t gone to Harvard, who thus deem the books insightful, “tell-all” pieces. Here is the Arts Blog’s take on what’s worth reading and what’s best left behind in the bookstore.
Harvard #1 in... Online Awkwardness?
We all know—some of us a little too proudly—that Harvard ranks among the best colleges for just about everything, minus HUDS tater tots. Recently, Harvard was on top as #1 yet again - this time, in an online ranking of the top 100 social media colleges. This comes at little surprise, given that Harvard is the birthplace of Facebook and awkward social norms. But what exactly do these rankings mean?
More Than Just the Jersey Shore
Many Harvard undergrads hail from the state that everyone seems to sneer at, defying the stereotypes that are attached to their beloved home. The Dirty Jerz has one of the worst reps around town, but here are 5 reasons why Jersey deserves some respect:
