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Flyby Investigates: Witch Hat Girl
We got an exclusive comment from the Sidechat-viral witch hat maker!
Halloweekend: Which Weekend Is It, Really?
It’s spooky season, people, and the long awaited Halloween is on its way. But this year the day falls in the middle of the week, leaving everyone to wonder: Which weekend is Halloweekend?
Harvard Jumpscares
Harvard can be a spooky place! In honor of spooky season, we’ve compiled a list of Harvard jumpscares that have kept us on our toes all October long.
The Scariest Places on Campus
The scariest thing about Harvard might just be some of its buildings. To celebrate this, we’re rounding up some of the eeriest places you may have the misfortune to visit while you’re a student here.
Flyby Tries: Trick-or-Treating at Random Dorms
I went trick-or-treating this past week. With my Where’s Waldo costume (bracing myself for the “I found you” and “Where are you?” comments), I was ready to embark on this spooky escapade.
A Comprehensive List of House Mascots as Halloween Costumes
Dress up as your House mascot.! But… I get it. Some mascots fit the occasion better than others. Which is why we’ve worked hard to inform all of you which mascots are in and which are (sadly) out.
The Houses as Halloween Candies
If our Houses were to transform into these candies for Halloween, the festive spirit would surely sweep across campus, making the spooky season even more bewitching for everyone. Here’s to hoping for some real candy distribution next year — Happy Halloween, Harvard!
Harvard Graduate School of Design Concludes First Stage of Renovations on Gund Hall
Harvard Graduate School of Design concluded the first phase of renovations on Gund Hall — as part of an effort to improve sustainability while maintaining the building’s unique design.
Top 10 Harvard Alumni to Summon in a Seance
If you’re going to do a seance this spooky season — a ritual with candles to try to attract a ghost to speak with you — then you need to know who you’re summoning. Have no fear: Flyby has compiled a top-10 list of ghosts to attract.
HUPD Issues Warning After Several Adams House Dorm Thefts
At least four students in Randolph Hall had property stolen on Saturday night. Harvard University Police is investigating the burglaries, a HUPD spokesperson wrote in a University-wide email.
Ranking Items From Head of the Charles
I love to try new things, especially for free, and if you didn’t know, the Head of the Charles is the perfect place to do that. Here’s a ranking of the items I received for attending.
A Sweet Treat for Every Mood
No matter the occasion, you always deserve a sweet treat. Here’s a little guide to finding a sweet treat for every mood, from yours truly.
LEAK: Inside the School-Sponsored H-Y Tailgate
Dean of Students Thomas Dunne said a few days ago that we would have a Harvard-Yale tailgate “that is attractive to students and fun and feels like what they imagined Harvard-Yale to be, but it’s also safe.” Well, Flyby Blog has the scoop and he’s right! Here’s a look inside what this attractive tailgate will be like.
Head of the Charles is Like a Zombie Apocalypse
This weekend, 200,000 people will descend upon the Charles River to watch a bunch of high schoolers, college students, and professionals row row row their boats. Here’s how to get ready for the zombie apocalypse: a.k.a. Head of the Charles.
Flyby Tries: A Week of No Spend
I tried not to spend money for a week. That’s it. That’s the article.
Love it/Hate it: Blank Street
Fast coffee, subscriptions, interesting flavors of matcha... Blank Street has it all. Now that the café has settled into its place in Harvard Square, read on to hear how two Flyby writers really feel about it.
10 Things You Will Probably Hear On Campus This Fall
ALERT! Fall has arrived on Harvard campus: midterms are here, the Canada Goose jackets are already on, and the rats are migrating back into the dorms. Students have gotten back into the swing of school, and from disappearing future economists to the quest for fall weekend activities, it seems they already have plenty to yap about.
Janky Harvard Websites, Ranked
Harvard websites: love them or hate them, you have to use them. Read along to count down Harvard’s most clunky websites; maybe you can redo one of these as your CS50 final project?
Flyby Tries: Tenoch Mexican
Flyby writers Annette and Raymond try Tenoch Mexican, a new Mexican restaurant that opened in the Square last month. Is it worth checking out? Read on to find out!
Dude That’s Rude: There’s a Human in My Room (Mosquito POV)
I feel like it’s time to set some boundaries. First of all, the whole swatting and throwing things has to stop. It’s invasive of my personal space. Whatever happened to hello? How are you? My name is? Instead you go straight to the slapping and screaming profanity. Rude.
Dude That’s Rude: Cronkhite
Don’t know what Cronkhite is? Let’s break down the strange reality of living in Harvard's least desired dorm. Welcome to Cronkhite, where your social life disappears.
Harvard Before-And-After: From Summer to Fall
“This is going to be my year,” we all say in unison at the start of each semester. But then, on the first day of class, we’re all somehow already three lectures behind and locked in Lamont. The transition from summer to fall feels like getting the wind knocked out of you.
Flyby’s Fall Wishlist
Recently, people on TikTok have been posting their “fall wishlists,” oscillating between genuinely achievable items, emotionally devastating relationships, and $1,000,000. Well, we at Flyby are great at asking for things that will never happen, too.
Matching the Houses to Albums of the Summer
We can all agree, this was a great summer for music. But now that summer 2024 is officially in the rearview mirror, let’s match the iconic albums with where we all live. Why? For the vibes!
Flyby Tries: Taking on Mount Madison
A Flyby writer takes on Mount Madison, and fun times ensue. Turns out physically strenuous activity is a lot more fun than doing psets.