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Flyby Tries: Touching Grass (Again But Different)

If you still want to salvage the latter half of the semester, what better solution is there than to “touch grass”? I present to you: my opinions on which locations on (and off) campus are the best for reconnecting with nature.


My Top Five Favorite Tourist Spawns

One of our writers has noticed that the tourists — easily their favorite Harvard NPCs — tend to fall into specific spawn types, which they've decided to rank in order of how much they love them.


‘Gaslight, Gatekeep, and Keep Moving’: Second Season of Harvard Survivor

The second season of “Harvard Survivor: Dating or Undateable” kicked off at the Science Center Plaza on Saturday morning despite rainy conditions. Said El Kadi Pauluan ’26 emerged as the victorious survivor, in a competition that ended at midnight.


Screen Time Secrets

If your weekly screen time is a source of shame (or smugness), don’t worry — you’re not alone. Here’s what your screen time says about you and what you do on campus.


Which House Would Win March Madness?

Welcome to March Madness, where twelve Harvard Houses enter the bracket… and only one emerges as the supreme champion. Post-Housing Day, it’s perfect timing for everyone to see where their House lands on the bracket. The committee has spoken. The seeds are locked in. Let the games begin.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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