Around Campus
The Tortured Poets Department (Harvard’s Version)
Flyby has the inside scoop on Taylor Swift’s newest album. Spoiler alert! It was inspired by Harvard.
Flyby Tries: Jefe’s vs. Achilito’s
Flyby investigates whether Achilito's or Jefe's is the better spot!
An Ode to My Dying Laptop
How long have YOU been using your laptop? Read about this Flyby writer's struggle with keeping her laptop alive.
What Olivia Rodrigo Album Are You? Harvard Edition
Does the number of psets you have due this week leave a sour taste in your mouth? Or maybe you’re ready to spill your guts out as you write this long overdue paper. Regardless, read on to determine which Olivia Rodrigo album you are at this point in the semester.
Ode to the Suite Life
I wouldn’t trade the suite life for anything… but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice.
Harvard Bingo (Freshmen Edition)
Let’s recap all the things freshmen have said during their two semesters on campus, through Bingo!
Dear Class of 2028: Here's What Makes Harvard Unique
Hello, perspective prefrosh! First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you on stumbling upon the best piece of public service journalism you will find during your time as a Harvard student. But I’ll cut to the chase; here’s why you should attend this red-brick-road school that some call a “small liberal arts college outside of Boston,” instead of other colleges that are small OR liberal arts OR outside of Boston.
Dear Class of 2028: Don’t Be Fooled by Visitas
While Harvard arranged events with rose-colored glasses, the grass truly did seem to get greener for the weekend…and HUDS was slightly better than usual. Let’s talk about some realities of going here that will reveal themselves to you if you choose to drive into the Yard in August.
In Defense of Section Kids
Yes, section kids, a.k.a. the people who talk wayyyy more than anyone else in a section, can be annoying. But it’s time for me to come out of the closet (for the second and far less serious time): I am a section kid.
An Ode to the Easter Candy Aisle at CVS
With Easter just around the corner, we’re all eager to dive into some classic holiday treats! So, to celebrate, here is an ode to our favorite CVS’s stunning Easter candy aisle.
Flyby Tries: Touching Grass
We here at Flyby Blog tried to regain some of our brain cells back by touching grass… wherever we could find it.
An Ode to the Smith Center
Learn why this Flyby writer thinks the tenth floor of Smith is the superior study spot!
Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Yay or Nay?
Are you suffering from spring break withdrawal or, better yet, reminiscing about this past weekend’s Crimson St. Patrick’s Day party? Well, look no further than Flyby’s very own review of Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade to bring you right back to a time when you were able to forget about p-set deadlines and GCal invites.
Flyby's Official 2024 Housing Day Video Ranking
Flyby gives the housing day videos an OFFICIAL (because we say so) ranking.
The Flyce Purity Test
Flyby made a new purity test, full of things Harvard students have actually done...
Flyby Investigates: Nowruz
While the celebrations and festivities might be over for some now that we’re back on campus, Persian students on campus, such as myself, still have one last hurrah to look forward to before completely submitting to the demands of our academic schedules – Nowruz! We here at Flyby have compiled our list of traditional items to include in a haft-sin for this very special occasion and hope that we can teach you a thing or two about this holiday. Eid-e Shoma Mobarak!
Flyby Tries: Spirit Airlines
If you’re anything like us, when it came to spring break, the only thing between us and brightening up our Instagrams with the trip of a lifetime was the cost. As your helpful Flyby writers, we found you a solution and tested it for your convenience — budget your flight with Spirit Airlines!
Flyby Tries: Ten One Tea House
A hot new bombshell has entered the villa, with Ten One Tea House replacing Möge Tee in the very same storefront on JFK St. Of course, Flyby had to try it and give the people a review.
The Definitive Ranking of House Libraries: From My New Favorite Study Spot to Literally Just a Room
Curious to know which house has the best space to struggle over your p-set at 3 a.m.? Look no further than Flyby’s tier list of the house libraries! Your brain will be fried but at least it's ~aesthetic~.
The Definitive Ranking of House Gyms: From Hemenway Jr. to Just Passable
An under-discussed upside of living in a House instead of the Yard (eww): having a gym attached to your building. Now that you don’t have to brave the cold to get some reps in, you might actually keep up with your New Year’s resolutions.
House Laundry Room Tier List
Each House comes with unique quirks, and laundry rooms are no exception. Lucky for you, Flyby has rounded up anecdotes on each laundry room so freshmen can get a sneak peak into what they’ll be getting into.
The Best House Scandals in Harvard History
As you will soon see for yourselves, no House story is complete without the lowlights — here are a couple scandals to open your eyes to both sides of housing life.
An Open Letter to the Quad from Your Ex (Resident)
An ex-Quadling writes to the neighborhood she left, reminiscing about the good old days.
An Ode to Spring Break at Home
You heard it here first: Spring Break at home is the ultimate college getaway. Here’s why spending your break at home is definitely, totally just as cool as a tropical vacay.