Harvard Square
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A man offers free hugs to passersby in Harvard Square on Valentine's Day last Sunday, February 14, 2010.
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A woman hands out free scones to tourists in front of Holyoke Center on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14, 2010, as part of "Love in the Square."
Hot Buns
After ten episodes of fist-pumping, hot-tubbing debauchery, we here at Flyby knew that Mike aka “The Situation” of Jersey Shore fame was a meathead. But now, thanks to the fine people at Bartley’s, “The Situation” is literally ground sirloin.
The Hidden Brain
Shankar Vendantam discusses his book "The Hidden Brain: How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control Markets, Wage Wars, and Save Our Lives" yesterday at the Harvard Book Store. The talk was followed by a question and answer session and a book signing.
Here's Your Chance To Get A Free Burrito
Competition does have its merits sometimes, especially when it could get you a free burrito. Boloco and Qdoba are fighting ...
Wine Tasting
Carol Fuccione of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates held a free wine seminar at Bertucci’s Italian restaurant yesterday evening. Bertucci plans to make this a monthly event showcasing wines served at the Cambridge establishment.
Editors Discuss Ralph Ellison's Novel Fragment
The editors of Ralph Ellison’s posthumously published second novel, "Three Days Before the Shooting..." told an audience at the Harvard Bookstore last night that the celebrated author’s unfinished work is not a masterpiece.
Speed Eaters Rock Qdoba
To some athletes, the annual Beanpot signifies feats of skating and shooting. To others, like these four burrito-loving Harvard students, it means chewing and devouring—fast.
Doing Good With Good Pizza
If, after two weeks back on campus, you’re starting to get sick of dining hall food once again, tonight might be a great night to treat yourself to a meal in the Square—and help fund a Harvard-based charitable endeavor, too.