Dating
Fun and Funds: Datamatch Participants Find Love, Despite Budget Cut
Roughly 2,700 Harvard undergraduates filled out Datamatch’s survey to get paired for dates on the platform's dime. Some found friendship and free food — and others were left waiting for their would-be dates to match them back.
‘Just Take My Information’: Harvard Students Risk Leaks for Love on Datamatch
As Harvard students begin to complete Datamatch’s annual survey on Friday, memories of last year’s data leak may force them to contemplate more than just “what their Roman Empire is.”
Security Concerns Linger as Datamatch Launches Freshman Matchmaking Service
Datamatch, a student-run online matchmaking platform, launched its annual friendship matching service for freshmen last week, seven months after private student data was leaked following the launch of their Valentine’s Day matchmaking service.
An Interview with The Supreme Cupids of Datamatch Made Me Believe In Love
Valentine's Day can bring on some mixed feelings, but if there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that Datamatch (and free food) is a must-do. We caught up with Harvard's Supreme Cupids and learned all about the hottest new features for everyone's favorite matchmaking service this year. So... if you haven't signed up for Datamatch yet, what are you doing??
Flyby’s Top Hits: Valentine’s Day 2021 Edition
With Valentine's Day classics, new hits, and everything in between — Flyby's Valentine's Day Playlist 2021 is sure to please. Put it on at your next Palentine's Day Zoom party, or send it to that cutie on Tinder so maybe they'll finally ask you to be their Valentine.
We Spent Too Much Time On Tinder For ~Journalism~
While we're in a global panoramic, our internet personas have become even more important for that crucial first impression. Gone are the days of simply popping in a lackluster bio on your favorite dating app with the hopes of truly wooing them with your sparkling intellect in person – the pressure is on folks! Here's hoping your bio is at least slightly better than those we've featured here.
A Harvard Student's Guide to Tinder... in a Pandemic
If there's anything we've gained from this global pandemic, it's a deep, crushing need for social connection. Woo! If you're anything like us and Tinder has become your latest go-to spot for conversation and/or validation, follow this guide to make sure your profile is in good shape for your next swiping session.
Teen Mag Quiz: Do I Like You or Am I Only Sleeping Over Because I Live in the Quad?
When I get to your dorm, do I have to feign interest in your artwork?
Year in Review: FM Quotes That Also Make Great Tinder Bios
Our cover stories do more than shed light on pressing issues at Harvard. They can also help you scheme cuties.
Harvard Square Businesses Call Datamatch 'Good Advertising Tool'
As pairs of students flock en masse to Harvard Square eateries after Datamatch, employees say the dates bring in welcome traffic.
Listen Up: On Best Dates and Embarrassing Stories
Listen Up, Harvard! Your favorite two gurus are back to give you advice on everything from getting over embarrassing moments to skillfully wooing your section crush.
A Match Made in Harvard
Inspired by Matchbook, FM designed seven apps to help Harvard students find love. To all you CS50 students in need of Hackathon ideas—call us.
AAA’s Get Lucky
Roses and chocolate are strewn about Ticknor Lounge on Friday evening for the Asian American Association’s speed dating event.
The 7 People You Matched With On Datamatch
Well, it’s that time of the year again, the time when loveless (and sexless) Harvard students have their best chance of finding the one who’s missing from their lives. No, I am not talking about the podst-Valentine’s Day spike in Tinder use. We’re talking about the one, the only, Datamatch. If love can’t be found using questions such as, “What kind of infectious disease describes your sex life?” then all hope is lost. With that in mind, FM describes the seven people with whom you Datamatched (whether or not you are excited about them is up to you).
Four Dollar Wine Critic: Okay, Cupid, Alright, Already
Online dating is a thing people do. I have yet to personally do it, because my love style tends to go something like: meet random person making acerbic jokes about American racial politics; fall into deep soul-macerating love; lose all sense of self and world; have visited upon me the devastation that yea indeed was loosed upon Sodom and Gomorrah; rinse, and repeat.