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Overheard on FDOC: Spring 2023 Edition

As the day transitioned from ~light rain~ to full on snow storm (that may be a slight exaggeration), Harvard students experienced their first day of classes for the shorter and much more exciting semester. First days are always memorable, and yesterday, Flyby Blog kept track of our favorite overheads from students around campus.

Overheard at Harvard on FDOC

The first day of class is an exciting, traumatizing, and admittedly, transformative day for everyone on campus. Here is Flyby Blog’s collection of favorite overheards from various Harvard people on this very memorable start to the 2022-2023 school year.

My Student-Athlete Covid Sob Story

After spending the better part of two years desperately avoiding Covid, it finally infiltrated my suite. There’s never a good time to get the good ol’ Rona, but I can think of a thousand-and-one reasons why this was the worst week for it to all go down.

Overheard at the Math 21b Midterm

This midterm season, we bring you the pre-exam panic of the latest Math 21b midterm.

What Should Go in the Old Urban Outfitters Space?

Missing Urban Outfitters? Here's what current freshmen think should replace it.

How to (Politely) Kick out your Roommate's Significant Other

If you are standing at the door and pondering what to do, Flyby has some advice.

Pforzheimer House

There are two kinds of people walking around on campus: those who live in Pforzheimer House, and those oblivious to how great it is.

Overheard at Blue Bottle Coffee

Wondering what's going on in the glass-enclosed, fancy looking Blue Bottle Coffee? A coffee-loving Flyby writer went in to find out.

QGuide+: The Student-Made Gem Finder You Need to Use

You can finally search for classes by Q guide ratings and workload. We repeat: you can finally search for gems.

What It’s Like to be Quarantined at Harvard

It's surprisingly not bad...

In, Out: November & December

Out with Catty Z, the Job Market, and Thanksgiving Feels; In with Sruthi P, Holiday Markets, and Shit Getting Real.

Phone-y Personalities

Which of these phone-y personalities fits you?

How to Be the Hostess with the Mostest this Harvard-Yale

For five-star service, provide a futon and a barf bucket.

Thoughts Yale Students Have on The Game

"Honestly, I’m a little concerned about how it’ll go..."

Keeping your Optimal Buzz at Zero: How to Be a Sober Friend at Harvard-Yale

Feel free to be the sober friend: you can still have fun (and CapriSun) even if your optimal buzz is zero.

The Best Drunk Food Near Fenway

You won't have to stumble far for pre- or post-game eats.

Get H-Ype About the CEB’s Harvard-Yale Spirit Week

We sum up the highlights of the CEB's planned events for this week. It's Payback Time!

What Ec10a Can Teach Us About Harvard-Yale

Think Harvard-Yale is a chance to escape academics? Think again. There’s no escaping Ec 10a.

Sweet Potatoes Aren't That Bad: A Guide to Clover's Fall Menu

We interviewed a Clover employee for the inside scoop on what to try this fall.

Look No Feather: Canada Goose Forecast

It should be illegal to spend upwards of $1000 on a winter coat, but if you so choose to own a Canada Goose, please postpone wearing them until the temperatures dip below 40 degrees.

Why I Declared: Humanities Edition

Last but certainly not least, Flyby sophomores planning studies in Humanities fields share their declaration process.

Here's How to View Your Harvard Admissions File

After the high-profile and high-stakes Harvard admissions trial released a slew of well-kept secrets detailing how the College evaluates applicants, the mystery surrounding our admissions files has finally begun to unfurl. Here's how you can view yours.

The True Dynamic Duo: Sex Week and Freshmen Family Weekend

Sorry Larry and Adele, a new dynamic duo is in town. Sex Week and Freshmen Family Weekend converge this upcoming weekend and it promises to be one of the most exciting ;) times of the year. We have all the strategies you need to combine them in the best way possible.

In, Out: October & November

Wipe off your Halloween makeup, and put on your midterm elections game face – it's November.