The blog of The Harvard Crimson

Harvard Wants To Be a $6.5 Billionaire, So Freaking Bad

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For once, the people walking around on campus wearing striped suits and gold watches are neither trying to punch a final club nor are they being recruited by a consulting firm. Rather, Harvard’s trying to recruit them—or their checkbooks—for the recently announced Harvard Campaign, its biggest, baddest, champagne-flutiest campaign yet. Not sure what the money will be going to? Well, luckily Harvard has broken it down into categories, and Flyby is here to explain exactly what (we think) they mean.', [])

Roving Reporter: Cambridge Open Market

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At a time when it’s totally plausible that millions of people are wearing the same faux-vintage, turquoise choker that was featured prominently in the Urban Outfitters window display, finding one-of-a-kind pieces that are unique and fashion forward is important. Luckily the Cambridge Open Market (the collection of vendors on the Science Center Plaza), which will be open Fridays from 11:30am – 5:30pm through October, features plenty of wares from handcrafted-jewelry vendors. This past Friday, the market was abuzz with shoppers and designers alike, as both students and local residents descended upon the Plaza for some good old-fashioned retail therapy.

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Yogurtland: The Deals Keep Coming

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As Yogurtland customers entered the Harvard Square location on Monday, they were encouraged to build mountains—mountains of froyo, that is. For those who may be worrying that all good things must come to an end, fear not: even if free froyo day is over, Harvard students will continue to enjoy their free three ounces of yogurt for a good while.', [])

Food Mashup: Annenberg Edition

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Having been here for almost a month now, the novelty of getting to eat hamburgers and spaghetti all the time has officially faded. Even ice cream just isn’t so special anymore. (Disclaimer: It’s probably due to the fact that I’ve had ice cream basically every day here; freshman fifteen here I come!)', [])

3 Questions You've Got About the Capital Campaign, Answered

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The news is important, we get it, but we can barely keep up with our Facebook and Insta accounts as is, let alone keep track of Harvard finances. For those us who are hearing the words "Capital Campaign" thown around for the first time these past few days, here\'s a quick and dirty guide to get you up to speed:', [])

A Playlist for Success

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Now that shopping week is over and the semester is in full swing, bloodshot eyes, large mugs of coffee, and crowds at Lamont in the wee hours of the morning are an everyday occurrence. We've made a list of the songs that will get you out of bed in the morning, to your 9 a.m. section, and through a long problem set.", [])

Flyby's Guide to Your iPhone's New Look

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Apple has released its new mobile operating system, iOS 7, and with a quick glance you can tell that it changes your iPhone quite a bit. But so that you don’t have to spend your own time looking through the changes, Flyby put together a guide to the ins and outs of your iPhone’s new look.

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South Korean Man Poses as HMS Grad to Woo Fiancée and Take Her Money

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Harvard students are notoriously wary of "dropping the H-bomb" in everyday life, and our collegiate version of noblesse oblige—the old “I go to school in Cambridge”—has become proverbial.\xa0But, at least in some countries, fans of the the Crimson seem to have fewer qualms about name dropping—especially if they’ve never set foot at Harvard.', [])

Last-Minute UC Entries?

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Harvard has once again reached that heralded moment in democracy: the time when students vote for their Undergraduate Council representatives. Although the freshmen candidates have been enthusiastically campaigning, most students have been underwhelmed by their options so far. Neither the professionally printed posters nor even the creative use of a disco ball by one candidate have bolstered student confidence in the abilities of their classmates. Thankfully, the international community has heeded the call for help, and several new candidates have thrown their hats into the ring at the last minute.

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This fall, several world leaders have set their sights on Harvard, and they want more than a gig at the IOP. The unique experience and perspective that these candidates bring will surely bolster the strength and capabilities of the UC. In no particular order, we present the newest crop of candidates and, if they were running, what they might say to promote their candidacies to Harvard students.', [])

2017 UC Campaign Videos: A Flyby Guide

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As we find ourselves in the midst of voting for Undergraduate Council representatives, hopeful and naïve freshmen are spreading their campaign spirit around the Yard. They make the age-old promises of longer Annenberg hours, free printing, and more vending machines. While the platforms remain the same, this year marks the first time that many of the candidates are reaching for video cameras—albeit poor quality ones—to campaign. Given the overwhelming number of unfamiliar faces and overly perky door-to-door campaigners, we at Flyby are going out of our way to help you with the incredibly important task of choosing the perfect representative. You're welcome.", [])

Which Club Should You Comp?

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After the maze of hundreds of clubs, free candy, and aggressive upperclassmen recruiters that marked the activities fair, some freshmen (and upperclassmen!) may still find themselves in a daze, unable to decide what student organizations to comp or join this fall. Flyby is pleased to present a carefully-prepared flowchart designed to help you find the student organization that is right for you.

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Click for a larger version of the flowchart.

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