Just in time for the World Series, Norwegian band Ylvis has released a perfect paean to the Massachusetts loyalty that Harvard students harbor. In their new music video for “Massachusetts,” the long-tressed, Euro-pop trio—famous for their zoological philosophizing in “What Does the Fox Say?”—go on a Bay State road trip that takes them to the Boston Library, Nelson Mandela’s home, and a homoerotic moment in a truck near Massachusetts Bay.', [])

UPDATED: Oct. 23, 2013 at 10:07 p.m.

We all know—some of us a little too proudly—that Harvard ranks among the best colleges for just about everything, minus HUDS tater tots. Recently, Harvard\xa0was on top as #1 yet again—this time, in \xa0an online ranking of the top 100 social media colleges.

This comes at little surprise, given that Harvard is the birthplace of Facebook and\xa0awkward social norms. But what exactly do these rankings mean?

The site doing the ranking, Student Advisor, claims that “these innovative schools use social media to give students insight into their culture, personality and DNA.” Um, ok. I didn’t really know that Facebook had gene testing, but as long as we’re first, I guess I have no problem with it.

A look through the other schools that rank among the top ten shows that the survey seems really to be based on the connectivity of students and the prevalence of official university accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms.

Stanford is a close second due to the fact that it “uses social media data to study tourism rates of the world’s natural areas,” which is great for everyone who happens to be looking into visiting rural Palo Alto.

And Yale broke into the top five due to their new Tumblr blog and ramp-up of Facebook and Twitter, most likely due to an overly-defensive PR strategy in the aftermath of the actions of a certain famed\xa0feces-spreader (and no, it wasn\'t their bulldog).

But did we deserve to win?\xa0In my opinion, certainly. I don’t visit the Class of 2017 Facebook group often, but when I do, I see posts about lost phones, half-brags about trips to Djibouti, and wars with MIT. The fact that we even have the term “Facebook celebrities” is indicative of the honor, however dubious, we place on those who have established themselves online. At other places, like my high school, these people would be called “weird”. Kudos to you, Harvard.

So tweet on, my classmates, and I’ll see you online sometime.

Don\'t worry Harvard Law Class of 2014, there\'s still hope that you can take that non-profit or government job after all.

Even with those law school loans piling up, you may not have to sell your soul to the giant law firms—just your Hot Wheels collection. Just like this student, who is apparently\xa0trying to sell 240 die cast cars from his childhood on eBay in order to pay off the debts from his legal education, you, too, can find a way to make it work.', [])

Many Harvard undergrads hail from the state that everyone seems to sneer at, defying the stereotypes that are attached to their beloved home. The Dirty Jerz has one of the worst reps around town, but here are five reasons why Jersey deserves some respect:

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Given the hundreds of emails you probably receive every day, you, like all of us here at Flyby, have probably noticed a disturbing trend. People suck at emailing. Too many emails these days are overly formal when addressed to a buddy, not formal enough for a professor, annoying, trite, or just downright rude. While we can’t even begin to fix all the things even you are (probably) doing wrong, we have come up with a few good places to start.', [])

The Harvard Political Review released the Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Report of the U.S.A. last week, offering an analysis of the federal budget and challenges facing American spending policy.

Coincidentally, the report was published just hours before Congressional leaders announced that they had hammered out a deal to end the federal government shutdown, which began on October 1.

Flyby took a look at the numbers and decided that the best way to make sense of them was to put them in terms of three things we care about and think you probably do too—Ted Cruz, the Affordable Care Act, and the government shutdown.', [])

After watching the University’s new admissions video, current Harvard students themselves will wish they went to Harvard.', [])

Fall has come to Harvard Yard and you know what that means—Halloween! An excuse to wear whatever costume you please and to gorge yourself on candy. Speaking of candy, if you’re going trick-or-treating to make up for the childhood you lost studying, the one candy that you should make sure to receive is candy corn.

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Far away from the comforts of home, many of us are flabbergasted when confronted with the basic requirements of acting (and looking) like civilized human beings. This guide will serve as a roadmap to navigating the challenges of taking care of yourself in Cambridge.

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As much as every Harvard student loves the dining services, sometimes it’s nice—okay, necessary—to venture beyond the cafeterias and enjoy Cambridge’s culinary offerings. I certainly need breaks from my Annenberg meals and am always eager to go into the Square for food. Here are some of my recommendations and favorite spots for quick meals beyond HUDS:', [])

Last weekend, I woke up to some devastating news: numerous sources reported rumors that Prince Harry is either secretly engaged or will be engaged to Cressida Bonas within the next year. Tasked with a heavy day of studying for midterms ahead of me, I found myself brainstorming ways to break the couple up. My plan was always you, Prince Harry. So, Prince Harry, if you’re reading this, here are a few reasons that you should be marrying a Harvard girl (I’m not saying it has to be me, but it definitely could be...):', [])

It’s one o’clock in the afternoon. You had a long morning full of classes, but that’s over now. Congratulations, you made it to lunch, the best part of your day. Up the stairs and through the doors, swipe that HUID and you’re in the d-hall. You see some friends saving a spot at a table so you throw your backpack down, pick up your cutlery, and proceed to the buffet. The only obstacles in between you and a perfect lunch are a few of Harvard’s most pressing first-world problems.', [])

Now that midterm season is almost over, you might need something to do before midterm season begins again in two weeks. The solution: Make this upcoming Halloween special by taking the time to create a Harvard-themed costume. Flyby came up with a few ideas to get you started.

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