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Car Bombs on Coaches, Love Story Begins, and Reagan Revelry
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.
No, You're Not Crazy
Yes, you did just hear the Lowell Bells ring. Yes, it was midnight. Yes, it was for Halloween. No, that's not really a reason. Yes, Lowell did it anyway. From all of us at Flyby, have a very Happy (bell-free, please, Lowell?) Halloween!
'stop blowing chunks flyby'
There's never a dull moment reading through the Flyby Tip Box submissions. From entries that really should have remained between the curious searcher and his/her own hand (see Sept. 10) to unsolicited statements about movies and food stuffs (see Oct. 6 and Oct. 16), the mistaken searches and comments submitted through the Tip Box are always a riot to read, if not one of my finest daily pleasures. Below, a selection from September and October.
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Some people distract themselves from heavy workloads by taking a walk, others de-stress by eating, while still others spend hours looking up cute pictures of animals on the internet. Winthrop tutor Wendi X. Zhang is now making it easier for everyone to procrastinate with a new tumblr dedicated to her beloved corgis, Fizzy and Chief.
Students Give Dining Hall Staff a Standing Ovation
While you spent the day in pajamas scrolling through your newsfeed thinking about all the homework you should be doing, Harvard University Dining Services went about their business as usual, grilling your veggie burgers and dishing out quinoa. When all of Harvard shut down for the third time in its entire history, HUDS was one of the few staff services that did not get to stay home. For their hard work, students and staff decided to show their gratitude through a standing ovation.
Where No Burger Has Gone Before
Last Saturday, Harvard students launched the first burger into space.
Admissions Office Extends EA Deadlines
Now high school students have a reason to rejoice as much as we are: The Harvard Admissions offices announced that ...
NO SCHOOL!!!
With severe weather approaching the Cambridge/Boston area, Harvard University has suspended all but core operations for Monday, October 29. This means that classes and most other programs are cancelled and only employees whose roles are vital to core operations are expected to report for work.
Happy Birthday, Harvard
On October 28, 1636, Harvard College was founded when the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony passed a legislative act that established our dear old school as the first university in the nation. Happy 376th, Harvard! Too bad there wasn't any cake.
DAPA Warning: Avoid Ending Up Like This
As you suit up for tonight's round of Halloween festivities, take note of this friendly reminder from DAPA, featured on ...
Harvard Business School's Weird Admissions Questions (And Some Of Our Own)
"How would your parents describe you when you were twelve?" Shy? Unruly? Already reading The Economist front to cover every night before bed? Don't laugh; it's an important question. So important, in fact, that it could determine your admission status to Harvard Business School.
Marriage Talk, Horseless Carriages, and the Sackler in Mourning
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.
