Flyby Blog
Better Ways to Pick Who Gets to See Joe Biden
Around 50 students had the opportunity to see former President Joe Biden talk last week, while hundreds of others took to Sidechat to voice their complaints. The decision process was confusing at best, so we decided to take the liberty of proposing better — and more fun — ways to decide on the shortlist for meeting the former President next time.
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.
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.
Confessions of a Senior Thesis Writer
As an aging senior who survived the senior thesis slump, one of our writers could think of no better parting gift to the lovely readers of this blog than sharing everything that she wishes she knew before thesising.
Flyby Matchmaker Part 2: “It Was Quite Basic”
Flyby held its second matchmaker date, and the pair connected over their shared trauma (read: unemployment)… and shared history.
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).
Fear Not, Harvard: Here’s Where You Can Cut $9B From the Budget
The White House is threatening to take away more than $8 billion in our federal funding. But don’t worry, Alan! Flyby has spent all weekend crunching some numbers, and we figured out where Harvard can trim the fat in its budget to take these funding cuts in stride.
The Five Stages of Realizing You Have to Start Your Final Paper
Realizing that paper still exists and needs to be written can feel like being dunked in cold water, but never fear! Here at Flyby, we’ll be right by your side as you go through the five stages of realizing you have to start your final paper.
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.