House Life
Pfoho Clarifies Position in Adams-Currier Kerfuffle
In a not-altogether-unsurprising turn of events, Pforzheimer House announced its position on the recent outbreak of war between Adams and Currier Houses. In the so-called "Mario Doctrine," named after Pforzheimer Building Manager and "Secretary of Depfense" Mario Leon and modeled on the Monroe Doctrine, Pforzheimer residents outlined that they "will not tolerate expansionist efforts from any River House."
BREAKING: Adams Declares War on Currier
A state of war exists between the Quad and the River. Last night, in response to a sabotage of the Adams House mascot poll by students in Currier House, Adams House suspended its poll and declared war on Currier.
Studying with Movie Scores
If you're anything like me, when you sit down to study with music, you may inevitably find yourself writing "I'm lost in the world / I'm down on my mind" instead of defining relevant aspects of life history theory. Watching TV while completing a problem set? The last time I tried that, I waxed poetic about Liz Lemon's dominant alleles. No, homework requires something else—something without distracting words or images. So whether you're tackling a paper or problem set, movie scores are a surefire accompaniment. The Arts Board presents you with eight classics.
Love Through the Fire Door
When I curl up in my fluffy comforter each night, I fall asleep to the meandering chatter of the couple next door.
Introducing Pfoho Croquet...The Sequel to Pfoho Golf
For those Flyby readers interested in English lawn games, prepare to be disappointed: Pfoho Croquet will not involve any actual mallets or wickets.
Portrait of an Artist: Lidiya V. Yankovskaya
Conductor Lidiya V. Yankovskaya is music director for Lowell House Opera's upcoming production of "Snegurochka."
Five Most 'Colorful' Sex Week Events
The organizers of Harvard's first annual Sex Week hope to spark a campus-wide discussion on issues ranging from sexual health and communication to gender identification and sexuality. Sex Week, which runs through Saturday, has well over twenty different events planned. From abstinence to BDSM, there is something for everyone. And with event names like these, we are confident students will have plenty to talk about. Without further ado, five of the most colorful events, in chronological order:
Prefrosh To Be Given Swipe Access to Dorms
For the first time, prospective Harvard students will have swipe access to all freshman dorms and upperclassmen Houses during Visitas, the College’s visiting program for admitted students.
Luciana E. Milano '14
In this series, we highlight decorative student dorm rooms deserving of special mention. If you think your room is fit to be profiled, let us know! The first thing that you'll notice as you step into the dorm room of Luciana E. Milano '14 in Pforzheimer House is that it is much more than a mere room. "The theme is homey," Milano said. From her fanned out stack of "Economist" magazines placed by the entrance to her neatly organized scarves hanging on the door, Milano has gone above and beyond to transform her room into a place where she can unwind. "It's just somewhere to relax, pray, or meditate. Sometimes I'll wake up in the morning and play soft music, brew my coffee, and do my morning prayers. It's a great way to start the day."
Houses Cultivate Community Spirit Through Service
The joint venture, called Harvard College Serves, is in its first year and hopes to introduce freshmen to the communities of their newly assigned Houses through public service initiatives.
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To enjoy the sunny weather, students spend the afternoon playing Spike Ball in the Yard. The students used their free time to practice for Club Spike.
Harvard for Pakistan banquet
Students gather in Winthrop JCR for the Harvard for Pakistan banquet fundraiser. They are working to respond to the devastating floods in Pakistan in 2010-2011 with humanitarian aid. They ultimately raised $1400 at the end of the night.
Housing Day, Sights and Sounds
Check out this multimedia project, a conglomeration of photographs, voices, and sounds from Housing Day on Thursday. There's a pretty good chance that you'll spot a glimpse of yourself in at least one of these photos, so take a look!
