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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.”
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.
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.
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.
Demolishing the Mid-Semester Slump
Only three days in, and there’s already a month’s worth of work to be done. Keep your chin up, though; these past Flyby articles are there to hold your hand along the way.
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.
How to Pretend You’re Still on Spring Break
Life’s a beach. Spring break is a mentality. You may have made some of the best memories of your life this past week, but just because you’re back on campus doesn’t mean that it has to end. Here’s how to keep the spring break glow alive, even when you’re walking to lecture and not behind the DJ booth in Miami.
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.
Burst the Bubble. Like, Now.
Boston skyline with the caption, "When they dorm stormed you, they never told you to stay in your House 24/7."
Flyby Tries: Scrambled Eggs in Every House Dining Hall
The ultimate challenge. Waking up on Sunday morning. To eat 12 eggs. In each of the 12 Harvard Houses. In one to two hours. Follow one to two flyby writers as they attempt this at the cost of everything!
Lowell House
Lowell House’s community unites under a number of things: their big bell energy, iconic tea, rich blue color scheme, and most importantly, maintaining their image as a vastly desired House by freshmen. Their convenient and central location to the Yard, the Square, and the MAC, along with an iconic bell tower, make the House stand out. Lowell may just live up to the hype.
Adams House
Welcome to Adams — swanky, spirited, and newly renovated. Featuring four buildings, top-of-the-line amenities, an abundance of singles, and a bustling community (all a mere block from the Yard), Adams House truly has it all. Be ready to embrace its unofficial acorn mascot, partake in weekly Carpes, and enjoy the convenience and comfort of this jack-of-all-trades House.
Quincy House
Welcome to Quincy House! With its iconic House events, tight-knit community and HOT BREAKFAST (yes, get jealous), Quincy House, aka “The People’s House,” has all you’ll ever want. Its location — close to the Yard and centrally situated near the river — says it all; Quincy is a welcoming home for everyone…or should I say, everypenguin?