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Elizabeth K. Roosevelt
Elizabeth K. Roosevelt is an Editor at Large of the 151st Guard of Flyby Blog.
Editor Elizabeth K. Roosevelt can be reached at elizabeth.roosevelt@thecrimson.com.
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My Eliot Coffee Shop
This Flyby writer invested in her own espresso machine, and now she makes cappuccinos every morning! Maybe you could take a page from her book...
An Ode to the Renovation of Capital One Café
Capital One Café, our favorite corporate money making scheme, received a makeover over winter break. Is it worth a visit? Find out for yourself…
Flyby Tries: Seasonal Coffee Drinks
Here at Flyby, our trusty writers set out to try the newest (and some classic) seasonal drinks so you know exactly what to order the next time you need to take a study break from Widener and grab some extra motivation in Harvard Square.
Types of People You’ll see on FDOC
We’ve rounded up some of the stereotypical summer activities and jobs Harvard kids get up to on summer break.
Flyby Investigates: Blank Street Coffee with Co-Founder Vinay Menda
The new Starbucks and Faro Café? Love them, but that’s old news. Blank Street, a New York based chain known for its clean aesthetic, efficiency, and its fern-green trademark color, will settle conveniently to the left of the Smith Center, providing easy access to a pick-me up. Flyby interviewed co-founder Vinay Menda to learn more about the chain and what Harvard students can expect of this new coffee shop. You’re welcome.
Move Over Tatte, There's a New Cafe in Town
As much as we were tempted to gatekeep this treasured find, it didn’t work Faro Café’s bustling wood-white interior was just too cozy and welcoming to keep it a secret. It’s the perfect place for when you want to pretend that you have your life together and you did NOT spend 58 minutes in the CS office hours queue.
A Quick History of “The Game”
Besides being an excuse to party for 24 hours straight, there’s a bit more to Harvard-Yale. With the 138th annual Harvard-Yale Game approaching (and the first time it’ll be played at Harvard in six years!), let's take a trip through the ages to rediscover the history of “The Game” and get to the bottom of the strange turn of events that somehow ends with you drinking your Truly and freezing your butt off this weekend.
Flyby Investigates: The One Time Every Two Years Providence, R.I., Is Actually Relevant
Harvard-Brown typically falls into the shadow of the highly anticipated Harvard-Yale game, but — as part of the 0.00001 percent of the time when the student body decides to rally around something in the name of school spirit (even though we don’t have a real mascot #sad) — it can still be really fun. And judging from everyone’s Instagram stories from the weekend of the game, I’m not the only one with this opinion. So here’s how the day went:
Flyby Tries: Waking up at 4 a.m. to Watch Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
When the news broke of Queen Elizabeth II’s death on September 8th, one Flyby writer decided to wake up at the crack of dawn to watch her funeral live. Check out this account of sipping tea and munching on British snacks with friends while observing a historic moment, even on a laptop screen 3,270 miles across the pond.
A Beginner's Guide to Actually Stay Active on Campus
When we’re drowning in psets, essays, and the never ending cycle of club meetings, staying active (let alone finding time for yourself) is hard at Harvard. Check out these ideas to get those endorphins going!
Dear Freshmen, Here’s Everything You Need to Know: A Guide for First Years
First years, you’ve made it to Harvard. You’ve survived your Pre-O, probably got zero sleep during orientation week, and now you have a few days of class under your belt. However, your first few months will be an adjustment, regardless of if you think you’ve already hacked HUDS. Here are some reminders and tips that will help you find your way!
Visitas Do’s and Don'ts For Prefrosh and Hosts
In-person Visitas is back, bringing many lucky prefrosh to campus! Several pre-frosh will brave dorm life and stay with current undergrads, who will graciously host them for the weekend. Here’s Flyby Blog’s do’s and don’ts list for prefrosh and their hosts to avoid any and all drama.
