Natalie T. Chang

Film

"Pines" Reaches Beyond the Script

Director Derek Cianfrance and his cast, which includes Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, describe the process of filming "The Place Beyond The Pines," focusing on the importance of the setting and the process of forming each character's persona. The film's title refers to the city of Schenectady, where the story is set.

Yardfest scenery
Music

Forecast: Yardfest 2013

As news pours in from around the country about other colleges' spring shows, Harvard awaits the announcement of Yardfest 2013's lineup with bated breath. Will it be Panic! at the Disco (because so many of us apparently want to believe that)? Macklemore, because he, like many of us, only has $20.00 in his pocket? In the meantime, a list of our most likely candidates:

Health

Top 10 Lists I Considered For This Piece

“The reward of suffering is experience." - Aeschylus

Film

Five Movies To Make You Glad You Aren't With Your Family For Thanksgiving

It may feel rather lonesome staying on campus while your roommates go home and revel in hedonistic feasting, but there's a silver lining to every isolated, stranded cloud. If you'd like to be reminded why a break from your family could be advantageous, we at Flyby think you should give these films a shot on Thursday night.

Film

‘Lincoln’ Shows Not All Movies Created Equal

Even though 'Lincoln' suffers slightly from an overly partisan dynamic, the film's political message of one man against the odds rings true.

On Campus

Exploring the Sculptures of Harvard

Chances are you don’t always stop and examine the many outdoor works of art we have around Harvard. But the ...

Miley Cyrus
Music

A Sampling of Songmeanings.net

Ah, music. Our comfort, our solace, our aural version of macaroni and cheese. We're always listening, but how often do we stop and really think about what our favorite songs mean? Think back to the last time you were working on a paper at 4:30 a.m. and suddenly listening to Miley Cyrus seemed like a good idea. Did you stop and think about what went through her head as she sang about her fabled cardigan that she inexplicably wore as she partied in the U.S.A.? If not, let the internet do the job for you. Compiled below are some particularly profound interpretations of various songs from songmeanings.net.

Books

Reader Redux: Building up the ‘Library of Babel’

Natalie Chang describes the meaning behind her favorite book, "Library of Babel."

Film

Cop Thriller is a Satisfying ‘Watch’

Even though "End of Watch" features number of violent scenes, it's the bond created between Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña that truly sticks.

On Campus

Bacchanalian Designs

The SOCH renovations raise questions about what influences where Harvard students choose to spend the dark hours of their Saturday nights.

Music

After Successful Debut, The xx Run Into Sophomore Slump

However, the band’s forays outside its comfort zone and into dance music are much less successful.

Body of Work
On Campus

‘Body of Work’ Breaks Down Body Image

‘Body of Work’ features both student and professional art work concerning eating disorders and self-perception

College

Students Debate "Occupy Harvard" in IOP Forum

Undergraduates found an official forum to discuss "Occupy Harvard's" effectiveness and long term goals on Thursday night at the Institute of Politics

Apparel for The Game

Apparel for The Game
Yale

Apparel for The Game

We've done some scouting and come up with six shirts that are currently on sale for the upcoming Game on ...

Film

"Gatsby" Not So Great

University Finances

Faust's Earnings in 2011 Much Lower Than Those of Other University Presidents and Top Harvard Employees

Features

Female HLS Graduates Enter a Job Market Dominated by Men

Harvard Law School

In HLS Classes, Women Fall Behind