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Stuff Going On This Weekend
Not sure what to do this weekend? Tired of drunkenly stumbling around Cambridge for the umpteenth time? Then check out Flyby's guide to the choicest happenings in town:
The Prefrosh You Meet at Visitas
Remember Visitas? That magical weekend when you acquainted yourself with your potential new home and met your fellow brilliant overachievers was not so long ago. As future members of the Class of 2017 prepare to come to campus sooner than you can say "advising fortnight," take a few minutes to walk down memory lane with us. By the way, for all you prefrosh out there: Hey there, future members of the Class of 2017! Welcome to Flyby. We've put together a little classification of the types of the characters you are likely to meet. See if you can spot these various species throughout the weekend.
A Crush, a Confession, or a Compliment? Your Guide to Harvard Facebook Pages
So this one time Harvard FML and I Saw You Harvard got jiggy, and now it's time to meet their mewling, puking offspring: the anonymous Facebook pages Harvard Crushes, Harvard Confessions, and of course Crimson Compliments.
What Your Freshman Dorm Posters Say About You
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Nothing brings sophistication to a dorm room like an eight-dollar poster of Audrey Hepburn. As she coolly surveys your scattered party dresses and unmade bed, Audrey is confident in you. Your secret that your “pearl” earrings are from Forever21 will be safe with her. If Holly Golightly can go from country bumpkin to a Manhattan socialite, surely you can nail down that coffee-fetching publishing internship in New York this summer. Or at least learn to do your laundry a classier number of times per month.
Tyra for Yardfest (and Other Modest Proposals)
It's pretty clear that if the College Events Board cancels Tyga as this year's Yardfest performer, the chances of finding a suitable and affordable replacement for the rapper between now and April 15 are slim to none. But fear not! Flyby's come up with a list of some celebs who maybe, if we asked nicely enough, just might agree to come yell slurs at Harvard students on a Saturday afternoon in the near future.
Flirting With Furniture
Are you worried that courtship is dead at Harvard? Have you been friend-zoned? Do you spend all of your time waiting to be called out on "I Saw You Harvard?" Has this ever happened to you?
Flyby's Guide to Spring Runs
It's finally spring: The snow is disappearing, the Charles is no longer frozen, and you can actually wear shorts outside without fear of frostbite. Celebrate the 50, and dare we say 60, degree weather with a jog outdoors, unencumbered by layers of cold gear and fleece. To get started, here are some running routes, all of which begin at the Curious George store in Harvard Square:
Easter Eggs or Grant Money?
The U.C. continued its now-annual tradition of hiding Easter eggs around the Yard today, but this time, chocolates weren't the ...
"It's Going To Be Elegant, Dammit," Radcliffe Dance Organizers Promised in 1964
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.
Is It Too Late to Date a Senior?
Welcome to "Listen Up!," Flyby's weekly advice column, written by two jobless, washed-up seniors from their futon in Winthrop. We rounded up some of your most poignant questions from the last few weeks and responded with our unfailing wisdom. Q: I'm interested in a senior. Too late to do anything about it? A: Is that senior one of us? Are you over 5'10"? Then it's never too late.
Who’s Got Spirit?: NCAA From the Sidelines
Harvard's third ever NCAA Tournament qualification was enough of an accomplishment. But a win from 14th-seeded Harvard against 3rd-seeded New Mexico? Let's just say the average Harvardian wouldn't have predicted it.
