Around Campus
What Your Rainwear Says About Your Unhingedness
Have you ever wondered what your rainwear says about you? No? Well, I’ll tell you anyway, and you’ll be so thankful that I helped you learn so much about yourself. Therapy costs money, but Flyby’s unlicensed psychoanalysis is free!
The HUA Officer Positions That Should Exist
This spring, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed IOP kids are gearing up for their first taste of public office as they campaign for roles on the HUA ranging from Academic Team Officer to Social Life Team Officer. While we appreciate the hard work that goes into each of these positions, there are a few more that could add substantial value to the important (read: important for the resumé) work of the HUA.
Get Rid of the Rafter! Bring Back the Rail!
While we were all ecstatic at the announcement of plans to construct a monorail running from the Quad Lawn to Barry’s Corner (across from Trader Joe’s, for those of you not in the know), apparently there’s been a snag in these plans: the turkeys.
Natasha Bedingfield Cancels Yardfest Performance, Cites Fear of Turkeys
Natasha Bedingfield, formerly the Yardfest headliner, released a statement on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, late Monday evening announcing that she has decided to cancel her appearance at Yardfest, citing “the bloody massive amounts of turkeys strutting around Harvard’s campus, mate.”
Daniel, Sood Pledge to ‘Amplify Student Voices’
Tsion A. Daniel ’27 and Sahil Sood ’27 — the only ticket where both candidates currently hold Harvard Undergraduate Association officer positions — plan to “amplify student voices” as they vie to be the next HUA co-presidents.
Monorail to Connect Quad to Allston
President Alan Garber announced Monday afternoon that the university would finally implement a more sustainable transportation system to connect all of its campuses.
Aggressive Turkeys Force Students To Stay In at Vanserg Hall
Following a section in Vanserg Hall, students were unable to leave the building due to a crowd of turkeys stationed outside the building. Students attempted several escape attempts but were unsuccessful due to the turkeys’ unusual aggressiveness.
Flyby’s Official 2025 Housing Day Video Ranking
We had a spare two hours on our hands, so we were nice enough to rank the 2025 Housing Day videos for you. Now you can stop trying to have opinions and just let us tell you how to feel.
Harvard Houses as Classic Easter Candy
No one has experienced pure joy until they have gone to the post-Easter CVS clearance aisle. Pastels, chocolate, and seasonal bunny-shaped goods galore! In preparing to raid the candy inventory once April 21 hits, here’s what sweet treats I think the Easter Bunny would identify with each Harvard House.
A Taste of the Upperclassman Houses (Literally)
In honor of the recent Housing Day festivities, here’s a House ranking sure to upset every undergraduate on campus. Gobble, gobble, we ate you up.
HUPD Police Log: Spring Break Edition
Even with half of the student body in Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic, campus is far from boring.
The Harvard Houses as Boston Neighborhoods
If you haven’t been to your House’s neighborhood, what are you even doing? Get out of the bubble! Don’t worry, they probably have Tatte there, too.
Love It/Hate It: March
March at Harvard is a true paradox. You get a taste of spring… but then remember you’re still buried under psets. So, is it a month of renewal or a test of mental fortitude? You decide.
Midterms: Humanities Edition
Midterms are here, and no one is safe. Whether you’re memorizing formulas, pretending to understand that one reading you definitely skipped, or simply questioning your life choices… read along to understand the humanities perspective on midterms.
Quiz: Which 2025 Oscars Best Picture Nominee Are You?
The Oscars just happened, and let’s be honest — you’re not thinking about the speeches or the upsets. No, the real question on your mind is: Which Best Picture Nominee am I?
No, Your Blocking Group Isn’t Unique
Now that the dust has more or less settled on blocking — no last-minute group drama, please — you’ll notice that no two blocking groups are exactly the same. A few classic combinations pop up time and time again, though, and we’re here to call them out.
A Case for Renaming FlyBy
FlyBy and Flyby have shared a name for too long. Since Flyby is better, here are some options HUDS could change their takeaway meal service to.
Flyby Tries: Making Harvard Square College-Kid Friendly
Let’s face it, Harvard Square is way too expensive, lacking in variety, and just outright boring. Naming it after a college but having it tailored to tourists is an atrocity. Check out Flyby’s attempt at making Harvard Square college-kid-friendly!
Leaked: Your Datamatch Matches
Now that Datamatch isn’t asking for Rice Purity Test scores anymore (boo), we had to find something else to expose to the general public: your matches.
Flyby Ranks: Super Bowl Ads
Super Bowl LIX brought big-budget ads packed with humor, excitement, and star power — but did they hit the mark? Let’s break down the biggest successes and fumbles from this year’s commercial lineup.
Flyby Tries: Fancy Coffee at Lovestruck Books
Follow a Flyby writer’s adventure to try out a new coffee shop in the square! George Howell Coffee, located in Lovestruck Books underneath the old Anthropologie building, is a delightful experience, both for the tastebuds and for the bored Harvard student.
Reasons Why You Wore Your Harvard Sweatshirt to the Airport
Do you need some extra convincing to wear your Harvard sweatshirt to Boston Logan this weekend? Whether it’s to land a job or spark a fleeting airport romance, Flyby breaks down all the reasons why you might decide to wear Crimson to Terminal B.
Flyby Investigates: Who Plays Music At Annenberg?
Every day, we see many of you Annenberg-goers tapping your foot, humming quietly, or outright singing along to the tunes spun by the mysterious Berg DJs. After fanboying from the sidelines for far too long, one of our writers had to know more about the people responsible for bringing this amazing energy into Berg. Finally, the question of who’s on aux during breakfast will be answered.
Harvard Rivalries
Whether you planned your own Super Bowl watch party or were too distracted by the Sunday Scaries to tune in, yesterday was a time for fun-spirited taunting and glaring at your rivals. Here are some of the most contested rivalries on Harvard’s campus — get ready to pick your side.