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Halloween at Harvard: Best Costumes on Campus
Harvard students are known for being creative. Sure, they can craft resumes that resemble works of art, write Pulitzer-worthy papers on books they've never read, and spin epic tales about their accomplishments during job interviews at McKinsey. But how creative are they on the one holiday where it really matters the most: Halloween? To solve this great mystery, on Friday Flyby scoped out the costume scene on campus to bring you some of the most creative, the most weird and the most Harvard relevant costumes of the crop.
A Taste of Italy: On Milan, Siena, and Studying Abroad
Before this trip, the word “Italy” alone would stir my imagination, bringing to my mind some romanticized caricature of rainbow buildings and gondola-filled canals.
When In Beijing
Many glorious crepes later, we ventured out into the cool, semi-acidic Beijing drizzle, sated, ready to shop.
Calls for Divestment: A Retrospective
While administrators harbored mixed feelings for the anti-apartheid and anti-tobacco movements, on the whole they acknowledged students’ interest in the issues and right to protest respectfully.
The Whispers of a Movement
Protesters in the ’64-’65 academic year laid the foundation for the anti-Vietnam War student movement that came into fruition during the latter half of the decade.
Hendrik Hertzberg '65: From Crimson Managing Editor to New Yorker Journalist
Hertzberg, who now serves as a senior editor at The New Yorker, said that his time at Harvard—primarily his experiences at The Crimson and the relationships he formed with his classmates—was instrumental in setting the foundation for his career.
What Are You Doing This Summer?
Summer is on the horizon! With so many options on how to spend your summer, sometimes it’s easy to get a little overwhelmed. Not to worry—FM’s got you covered. If you want to know where you’ll be this summer, take the quiz below!
Making the Brand
Call them tastemakers or trendsetters, fashion arbiters or brand evangelists. As more and more companies look to break into the coveted market of 18-to-22-year-olds, businesses are using college sudents to directly preach their gospels. Each year, brand ambassador programs attract thousands of eager college students looking to promote the “next big thing” at their respective institutions. Typically, students sign up for a flexible gig that provides cash, free swag, and a resume-boosting way to meet new people. In the process they also get to build up work experience and gain professional skills in marketing and brand development. It’s a smart strategy for companies as well. After all, what better way to build up credibility than by hiring cool college kids as living, breathing embodiments of your brand?
Portrait of an Ivy League Crush
Hyper-extroverted and exceedingly interesting, charmingly awkward and theatrical to a fault, Chase was a veritable bundle of energy who thrived on captivating an audience.
J-Term Journal: On the South, Social Innovation, and Slam Poetry
After finals ended, I was ready for a break from Harvard. I packed my bags and boarded a plane back to Georgia, the place that for eight years I had called home. I was ready to celebrate the holidays, spend quality time with family and friends, and catch up on sleep without worrying about looming deadlines for papers, psets, or tests.
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Halloween Costumes: Girl Group
From left to right: Claudia Laurie '18, Siri Diaz-Granados '18, and Ava Brignol '18
Halloween Costumes: Girl Group
From left to right: Claudia Laurie '18, Siri Diaz-Granados '18, and Ava Brignol '18
