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More Money, $ame Problem$
If you haven't been busy binge-watching House of Cards or cramming for your next midterm, you might have noticed that someone has donated a cool $150 million to Harvard. But before you start celebrating like you just won the lottery, keep in mind that just because the school got the money it doesn’t mean you will be getting your own butler any time soon. Here are a few other things we won’t see on campus, even with this generous donation.
Flyby's Guide to Avoiding the Slush
The weather could not be more disgusting. From the snow that is still piled up from the last two weeks to the mist and rain that's permanently descending from the sky, finding ways to battle the slush on the ground has never been so important. But not to worry—we've come up with a list of ways to keep your feet dry while the ground is wet.
Harvard Today: February 21, 2014
Happy Friday! You’ve made it to the weekend! As you look back at everything that’s happened this week, try taking a tally of how many times the embarrassing acts below have happened to you:
Hollywood at Harvard: Celebrity Doppelgängers
Celebrities grace Harvard with their presence pretty regularly (what up Kanye West), so it's not too surprising when spot a famous person walking through the Yard every once in a while. But sometimes those double takes aren't the real Hollywood/Washington bigwigs, but Harvard affiliates with an uncanny resemblance to the people who never follow back you on Twitter/Instagram. Here's a list of some doppelgängers we tracked down on campus. If you see them, don't forget to ask for an autograph and tell them you love their work, especially their appearance on Flyby!
Harvard's Hottest Blockmates
Blocking is quickly approaching for freshmen and friend drama is building to a fever pitch. Fed up of talking about who’s in and who’s out? What if you could build the ultimate blocking group full of FAS superstars? We have compiled a power ranking of the most desirable blockmates from the FAS faculty to help you out! (It would a little bizarre to rank current students, right?)
Harvard Today: February 20, 2014
Happy Throwback Thursday! Today we’re honoring the history of Loeb House, the building between Lamont and Emerson Hall.
Harvard Today: February 19, 2014
Happy Wednesday! If that greeting sounded like an oxymoron to you, cheer up with the fact that there are only 23 more days until Spring Break and in terms of more pressing matters, 2 more days until Friday! And if President's Day has thrown you off and you've lost count of the days, don't worry—you're not alone.
Tummyzen: Soothing Yale's Burning Heart
Apparently Yalies have been suffering from an unusually large amount of heartburn; or at least, they’re interested in treating it.
Start Counting Down The Days!: Final Exam Schedule Posted
Feeling frustrated with school and snow and want to start counting down the days until your semester is over? Well, now you can! Check out the final exam schedule and look forward to post-exam freedom!
Say What?!
Whether you're strolling through the Yard or spending some quality time outside of your favorite final club, you’ve no doubt overheard some interesting conversations on campus. You’ve heard students complain about how busy they are, and lament about how attractive but unavailable their TF is. Sometimes you hear something so ridiculous that you wish someone else was there and you really want to tell your friends before you forget, but then they’re too busy in an Orgo lab. Well don't worry, because we've got you covered with a few gems recently overheard on campus.
The UC Will Keep Your Feet Dry
This miserable weather doesn’t seem to be letting up, and with yet another storm on the horizon for Tuesday, traversing the arctic conditions of Mass. Ave to get to class is an issue.
Sandbags outside Boylston Gate
Meghamsh Kanuparthy '16 and Charles G. Alver '17 lay sandbags down outside Boylston Gate.
