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Hazed by Harvard

Harvard’s decided to crack down on hazing under a new federal law. Blindfolds, drinking, and a conga line? That’s worth a suspension, according to the College. Now that to me just sounds like a boring Saturday night on campus. (Don’t judge.) So, I’ve decided to compile a list, in lieu of a formal complaint, of Harvard experiences that should now be designated as hazing. Maybe we could suspend them, too.


Sick Season Affirmations

With the change of seasons, Sick Season is rolling around. Here are some tips and tricks to stay healthy and prevent germs from entering your body. After all, you can't get sick if you never gave consent in the first place.


Dear Freshmen, Please Shut Up in Lamont

I speak for the people — the tired, the stressed, the upperclassmen who remember when Lamont was a place of peace — when I kindly, firmly, and desperately BEG the freshmen to shut up in Lamont. Respectfully. But also urgently. Midterms are approaching, and I simply cannot take it any longer. The silent floors are silent for a reason.


Flyby Tries: Performative Male Contest

Labubus, totebags, matcha, oh my! One Flyby writer dashes to the Signet to participate in their performative male contest. He recounts his transformative experience to live up to his performative potential.


Labubus, totebags, matcha, oh my!

Labubus, totebags, matcha, oh my!


What Should Replace the Old Starbucks?

When one door closes, another door opens. With the Harvard Square Starbucks closing its doors last Saturday, we’re left with a prime piece of real estate and one looming question: what should take its place? Spoiler alert: not another bank.


Top 10 Harvard Departments I’d Like to Find Friends In

Hey you! Yeah, I’m talking to you. Are you lonely? Do you want friends? Who am I kidding, of course you are, and of course you do. Well look no further, because this top 10 list has everything you need to know about Harvard’s best departments, areas, standing committees, and concentrations for friendship-making. If anything goes wrong, just remember: I had nothing to do with it.


Harvard Houses as Months

12 houses means we needed to find another set of 12 to match up with the houses. And with houses having the same range as randomly picking June or February out of the months…this felt fitting. (Just kidding, all houses are equally great for different reasons. Yes? Right?)


Flyby’s Guide to Building Your Four-Digit Instagram Following (Some Humiliation Required)

This was an issue of the utmost importance to me. My follower count had taken a pause, and with all of the followers gained from clubs, classes, and freshman camaraderie, I was washed up. Yet still, the three-digit number taunted me — horrible, unaesthetic, and downright embarrassing. I needed to fix this. If you find yourself in a similar situation of aura debt, follow these steps to secure some rightfully deserved followers.


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