Flyby Culture
A Beginner’s Guide to Disney Channel Original Movies
The chill in the air can only mean one thing: it’s time to rewatch every single Disney Channel Original Movie. So, basically, just all of Kenny J. Ortega’s masterpieces. High School Musical, Hocus Pocus, Descendants—the list goes on and on and on. But—and this came as a total shocker to me freshman year—I’ve come to realize that not everyone grew up watching the likes of Zac Efron and Miley Cyrus after school. Not everyone was raised by the Sprouse twins, Jonas brothers, or the one and only Selena Gomez.
POV: You’re the Love Island Cast on Sophomore Declaration Day
There are a myriad of lessons we can take with us from the Love Island cast as we transition into a new semester. Now, we can only wait for one, or many, of their appearances at Harvard Business School for further words of wisdom (writing this to manifest it). Or, for any of you lucky sophomores reading this, a serendipitous scroll through Harvard Yard on Friday, October 9th. I hope you all have this date GCal-ed…
Dorm Damage Diary
From paint chips to that mysterious brown streak in your wall, your dorm has inevitably sustained some injuries — here’s the year in review, told through the scars they left behind.
Things that Take Longer than Walking to Rhode Island
We walked to Rhode Island!
Which Energy Drink Are You?
Find out which energy drink represents you as the semester wraps up!
How To: Be a Social Butterfly at Visitas
PRE-FROSH!!! Welcome to Harvard and possibly the most blissfully chaotic days of your life. Not only will you familiarize yourself with the campus and Harvard lingo, but you’ll also be getting to know hundreds of your fellow ’30ers! It’ll be overwhelming (even for the most extroverted of you out there), but fear not, because here are a few tips to smooth out the bumps you might encounter!
How To: Handle Rejection
So, are you not sure how to deal with that expanding pit of jealousy, imposter syndrome, and hatred inside of you? Boy/girl/other, do I have the perfect article for you. Actually, I need to cite myself. I have no idea how to handle rejection. But I’m going to speak as an expert regardless.
Dear April
As the last full month of the 2025-2026 school year comes upon us, it’s important to be grateful for what we’ve experienced this year. Despite an astonishing obsession from the current president with attacking us, endless debates over grade deflation, losing Harvard-Yale for the 4th year in a row, more snow to bury us, and so much more… We have better days ahead (or at least I hope).
Harvard Houses as Greek Gods
Happy Housing Day eve! As you anxiously await the envelopes that will determine where you’ll spend the next three years of your life (no pressure), Flyby has done some very serious academic research to answer the burning question we know you must have: if the Greek gods relocated to Harvard, which house would they call home?
Flyby Tries: Becoming a PopUp Bagels Consultant
This new Harvard Square addition has easily replaced Joe's as our main source of gluten and rightfully so. From their fresh, steaming bagels to their kooky schmears and butters, PopUp has perfected the art of making a fad a long-term kinda thing. Except when it releases schmears that make us long for days of HUDS local catch. Not to fret, though, because bad schmears = free Flyby consulting!
How to Assert Your Place in the Top 20% (+4)
Think you have what it takes to lock in those A’s in the new 20% (+4) era? If not, don’t fear. Lucky for you, we’ve curated a guide designed to send you on your way to transcript success in these tumultuous times — no cap. Follow at your own risk.
Flyby Hard Launches New 20% Caps
We hear you. And we’ve all seen your one-star reviews on Goodreads. The power of the people truly is stronger than ever and not something to be taken for granted, which is why we are asking you all to humbly consider our list of new 20% caps to implement. Trust us, this will be a fun read!
Breaking News: The Goyard Gang
WGC '27 goes undercover to investigate the mysterious frequenters of Blue Bottle.
Flyby's Spring Semester Horoscopes
Not sure how to feel about being back on campus yet? Lucky for you, your favorite unqualified astrologists are here to give you all the answers. We checked the stars as they were flying by (get it?) and have predicted what the spring semester has in store for you!
Psychoanalyzing LinkedIn Warriors on Campus
How do you tell a LinkedIn warrior apart from a normal LinkedIn user? We’re here to break it down for you.
Harvard PMO List
Let’s be real: wherever you go, there will be something that screams “tspmo” ( “this pisses me off,” for all you uncultured folks). That’s equally true at Harvard.
Harvard-Yale Overheards
Ahh, Harvard-Yale weekend, a weekend filled with drinks, laughter, and a dash of football. Even outside of campus, our listening ears are on, delivering you some overheards from The Game.
Friends within Our Foes?: Sasha and Heidi
As Harvard students, it might be obvious to think of dogs when referring to Yalies. Their beloved mascot Handsome Dan is unfortunately quite cute, even if they are on the 19th iteration of him. But, did you know that Dan is not the only dog strutting across Yale’s campus?
A Realistic Map of New Haven
Take a look at our simplified map to know what is actually worth paying attention to during your trip down to Connecticut.
Ways To Get To Yale If You Didn’t Get A Shuttle Bus Ticket
If you only check your email to see Flyby’s Harvard Today (don’t worry, we do too), chances are you probably missed the announcement to buy shuttle bus tickets to get to Yale. And now…you’re scrambling to figure out how to get there. It’s not time to panic just yet! Because we’ve compiled our helpful list with our favorite way to make it in time to the Game before kickoff!
Love it/Hate it: Harvard Mascot
Here you are: HY ticket secured, Yale library floor housing approved, and gameday outfit all planned out. You begin to feel yourself engage in the rare school spirit that has spread across campus, awaiting this year’s HY football game. However, as you observe everyone’s enthusiastic school spirit, you may notice one ever-changing figure – Harvard’s mascot, aka Crimson, aka John Harvard, aka The Turkey, aka Remy??
Flyby Investigates: Late Night Slice in New Haven
If you’re in search of a late-night slice after spending the night out, here are some recommended spots around Yale’s campus and New Haven to check out!
Flyby Presents: Harvard-Yale 2025
Flyby’s annual Harvard-Yale feature is here for 2025!
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