Mirika J. Jambudi
Mirika J. Jambudi is the Blog Chair of the 152nd and 153rd Guard.
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13.1 Tips to Run a Half Marathon
The last two weeks have been huge for the running world, and I’ve learned that pretty much everyone and their roommate at Harvard becomes a runner for the Cambridge Half. I’ll admit it: I was once a sheep too. I ran the Cambridge Half for the first time last year, and it was incredibly fun. So this July, somewhere in the middle of my summer internship, I decided to be #different. I made the monumental decision to transcend my status as a running LARPer by signing up for BOTH the Cambridge and Boston Half Marathons. The catch? They were on back-to-back weekends: Cambridge on Nov. 1 and Boston on Nov. 8. (Sorry this article is a little late. I’ve only just recovered enough to stop limping across the Yard and falling asleep by 9 p.m.)
How To: Camp Out for Your Favorite Artist
For the past two months, I’d been tracking ticket prices for Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled Tour. I signed up for every waitlist and lottery imaginable, to no avail. Nosebleeds and obstructed-view tickets started at $500 each — literal highway robbery, or “vampire” pricing. Prices obstinately refused to drop “less” than this. My “expectations” that I could actually get tickets sank accordingly.
Professor Email Parlance 101
So, it’s time to learn from the professionals. Say what you will about campaign fundraisers, but their emails get opened. And the tactics transfer beautifully to asking for an extension, or even just a reply. Here’s a three-step strategy, inspired by our favorite political figures, for writing emails your professor will surely at least open, even if they never respond.
Ways to Get to Class in a Storm
Autumn is rolling in with a bang. If you thought the week-long Nor’easter was bad, just wait until you get hit with a slew of midterms and essays as classes start to ramp up. Just as a New England fall brings continuous rain, your classes will bring endless pain. Admittedly, getting to class can be quite difficult, especially when you have to brave both miserable weather and campus security threats at once. So here are a few suggestions for getting to class when walking through the rain seems anything but desirable.
Flyby's Guide to Harvard for World Leaders
Harvard has been hosting some big names lately. The Prime Minister of Spain stopped by yesterday, and the President of Sierra Leone arrives next week. These are people who run literal countries and have crossed oceans to be here. But what do they get? A quick lap around Harvard Yard, a pat on the back in University Hall, and a panel at the IOP. If they’re lucky, they’ll get a photo op with John Harvard (but hopefully won’t touch his foot). Frankly, we’re disappointed. Our esteemed guests are leaving campus without seeing the real Harvard. So we’ve designed an itinerary of our own, which we hope the administration will consider implementing. Heads of state, clear your calendars and bring a pair of good walking shoes!
Flyby's Guide to Crimson Jam 2026
Flyby's guide to Crimson Jam 2026, featuring Alesso!!
Guide to the Harvard Libraries: The Botany Libraries
New semester, new you. Whether you are a senior about to graduate and want to make this year special, or a freshman who has just set foot on campus, everyone wants to make the most of their experience at Harvard. Oh, what’s that? You’ve only been to Widener, Cabot, and Lamont Library? That’s alright; it’s never too late to explore Harvard’s list of more than 20 libraries. Start your journey now and grab your Harvard Library Passport. It’s time to visit the Botany Libraries before you come up with more excuses as to why you have no time in your GCal to explore this beautiful campus.
Things that Take Longer than Walking to Rhode Island
We walked to Rhode Island!
HUA Election Season Demands
It’s HUA election season. Suddenly, everyone and their best friend’s back-home’s mother’s cousin has an opinion on who the next HUA co-presidents should be and what their campaign priorities should be. From free MBTA shuttles and semesterly Hackathons, to promises of stronger community and HUA transparency and accountability, we’ve heard it all. Some of these proposals ring hollow, which is why we’re stepping in — here are the tangible changes we’d actually like to see on campus.
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