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How to Survive the (Next) Eclipse
This year’s eclipse placed my parents squarely within its path of totality, inciting a weekslong obsession with the eclipse and eclipse-related safety precautions. And, like the loving daughter that I am, I tried to listen. So, in case you’re fretting about it too, I’m here to share my generational wisdom on surviving the eclipse.
Types of Students During Reading Period
Reading period has us all in varying degrees of being unhinged. Try to stay in Lawful Good instead of Chaotic Evil!
Harvard Crying Spots Bingo
Do you finally need a win? Here’s something for you to cross off and feed your need for validation: Flyby Blog’s official Harvard crying spots bingo. First one to win needs therapy <3.
Flyby’s Crimson Print Cheat Sheet
Do you know how to use Crimson print? No? We thought so! One Flyby writer has generously created a step-by-step so you never have to stand awkwardly in front of a printer, hoping a kind passerby stops to help, again!
The Tortured Poets Department (Harvard’s Version)
Flyby has the inside scoop on Taylor Swift’s newest album. Spoiler alert! It was inspired by Harvard.
Flyby Tries: Jefe’s vs. Achilito’s
Flyby investigates whether Achilito's or Jefe's is the better spot!
An Ode to My Dying Laptop
How long have YOU been using your laptop? Read about this Flyby writer's struggle with keeping her laptop alive.
Harvard Bingo (Freshmen Edition)
Let’s recap all the things freshmen have said during their two semesters on campus, through Bingo!
28 Vocab Words for the Class of 2028
Class of 2028: let us be the millionth to say, welcome to Harvard! Here in the ivory tower, we have a lot of lingo that we will immediately throw around without explaining anything. We, that is, meaning people other than Flyby Blog, the best/coolest/most fun section of The Harvard Crimson (the school newspaper you’re currently reading — we’ll give you that one for free). So, trust us to give you everything you need to know to not be lost, literally and figuratively, during this weekend and the next four years!
Dear Class of 2028: Here's What Makes Harvard Unique
Hello, perspective prefrosh! First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you on stumbling upon the best piece of public service journalism you will find during your time as a Harvard student. But I’ll cut to the chase; here’s why you should attend this red-brick-road school that some call a “small liberal arts college outside of Boston,” instead of other colleges that are small OR liberal arts OR outside of Boston.
We’re Not Really Strangers: Visitas Edition
Before you commit immediate friendship transgressions by asking questions like “What other colleges did you get into?” or “Are you going to Bulldog Days after this,” let us be your guiding star. We’re Flyby, your trusty navigators through the treacherous waters of small talk. Because let’s face it, you’re not here to only collect LinkedIn connections and merch you’ll never use; you’re here to get to know the Harvard ~community~ and meet other members of the Class of 2028.
Dear Class of 2028: Don’t Be Fooled by Visitas
While Harvard arranged events with rose-colored glasses, the grass truly did seem to get greener for the weekend…and HUDS was slightly better than usual. Let’s talk about some realities of going here that will reveal themselves to you if you choose to drive into the Yard in August.
Best of: Flyby's Visitas Features
Since there are only so many Visitas-related one-liners we can write without repeating ourselves, here are a few timeless classics for you to reread instead of having us rehash prior years’ jokes for you (though we’re amazing at that). You’re welcome.
How to Make the Most Out of Visitas: Do’s and Don’ts
So, you got into Harvard, but what now? Visitas! Here’s how to maximize your experience at Visitas as a pre-frosh from a current freshman. Warning: these tips may cause you to fall in love with Harvard and immediately commit.
In Defense of Section Kids
Yes, section kids, a.k.a. the people who talk wayyyy more than anyone else in a section, can be annoying. But it’s time for me to come out of the closet (for the second and far less serious time): I am a section kid.
