Around Campus
Where is “Catch of the Day” REALLY caught?
“Catch of the Day” is “locally sourced” fish served in Harvard College dining halls. But with such a potent odor, where is this fish really caught? We’d like to take you through a couple of our ideas.
How To Not Ride a Scooter (A Crash Course)
Hypothetically, if one of our writers were a scooter-er-er, this is how they would rank things they have or have almost annihilated (from oopsies to Remy).
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.
10 Things You Will Probably Hear On Campus This Spring
Spring 2025 is here!! In: warm weather, spring comps ending, summer plans, Yardfest. Out: midterms, finishing that reading, rain (manifesting this), spring break insta posts (make it stopppp).
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.
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.
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.
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.