Flyby Front Feature
Harvard’s Oscar Madness
Break out your inner fashionista, because the Oscars are tonight! Before you get ready to judge who wore it best and who was an utter train wreck, you might want to take a look at the mathematical genius behind predicting the outcome of the awards.
Courses You Should Have Taken
Another Fifth Monday has come and gone, and everyone’s schedules have been finalized. While some of us are already regretting not dropping Math 21a, others are more than thrilled with their schedules. A select group of students had the ingenuity to choose courses that are truly out-of-the-box.
Overheard at Tasty Burger
As soon as the clock hits 1:30AM, Tasty Burger instantly begins bustling with activity. I was just enjoying a guilty late night snack when I couldn’t help but overhear all the weird things that people were saying.
If Housing Day Videos Were Honest
Like most things media, Housing Day videos are all about the spin. To do students a service and set the record straight, we’ve come up with a few suggestions for more honest Housing Day displays.
Harvard Today: February 26, 2014
It’s Wednesday, which means that you’re halfway through the week! In light of midterms to study for and papers to write, gauge your level of desperation by seeing how many of the choices below you’d rather be doing right now than homework:
Quincy Lets Its Housing Video Go
Sunday morning, freshmen all around the Yard received notes under their doors. Quincy had released the first housing day video of the 2014 season.
A Monday Night Bachelor Party: An Interview with Harvard's Bachelor Enthusiasts
We interviewed “The Bachelor” enthusiasts Michael D. Hirsch ’14, William G. “Vas” Giahos ’14, and Cameron M. Brate ’14 to find out a little more about their "Bachelor" habit.
Flyby's Guide to Avoiding the Slush
The weather could not be more disgusting. From the snow that is still piled up from the last two weeks to the mist and rain that's permanently descending from the sky, finding ways to battle the slush on the ground has never been so important. But not to worry—we've come up with a list of ways to keep your feet dry while the ground is wet.
Hollywood at Harvard: Celebrity Doppelgängers
Celebrities grace Harvard with their presence pretty regularly (what up Kanye West), so it's not too surprising when spot a famous person walking through the Yard every once in a while. But sometimes those double takes aren't the real Hollywood/Washington bigwigs, but Harvard affiliates with an uncanny resemblance to the people who never follow back you on Twitter/Instagram. Here's a list of some doppelgängers we tracked down on campus. If you see them, don't forget to ask for an autograph and tell them you love their work, especially their appearance on Flyby!
Princeton Mom Is Back with More Romantic Advice
I was sitting at one of those coveted nook-desks in Lamont Library, merrily typing away at summer internship applications and finishing up some reading before lecture, when suddenly I felt a large, gaping hole emerging in my heart. And then I read Susan Patton’s Valentine’s Day editorial in The Wall Street Journal, and everything became clear to me.
Tummyzen: Soothing Yale's Burning Heart
Apparently Yalies have been suffering from an unusually large amount of heartburn; or at least, they’re interested in treating it.
Presidential Superlatives: Valentine’s Day Edition
This year, America’s two greatest holidays fell on the same weekend. Let’s celebrate while we still can (because a Valentine’s Presidents’ Day Weekend only happens four out of every seven years). As our forefathers so writ and intended, here are some presidential superlatives of an amorous nature. Happy V&P Weekend!
Say What?!
Whether you're strolling through the Yard or spending some quality time outside of your favorite final club, you’ve no doubt overheard some interesting conversations on campus. You’ve heard students complain about how busy they are, and lament about how attractive but unavailable their TF is. Sometimes you hear something so ridiculous that you wish someone else was there and you really want to tell your friends before you forget, but then they’re too busy in an Orgo lab. Well don't worry, because we've got you covered with a few gems recently overheard on campus.
V-Day Gift for your Hookup
Getting gifts for Valentines Day has always been complicated (do you use debit or credit?) but the Hookup Culture has made the situation even more difficult. You shouldn’t buy anything that comes off as too clingy, but then again, you probably shouldn’t be buying anything at all. Luckily, I am here with some helpful advice.
Picking Apart Piazza: A Culture & Belief 23 Case Study
You heard it in kindergarten, in high school, and even here at college: there’s no such thing as a dumb question.
