Crimson staff writer

Julia L. Ryan

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SWUGLIFE: A Tutorial

In this special edition of "Listen Up!"—Flyby's weekly advice column, written by two jobless, washed-up seniors from their futon in Winthrop—we bring you one expert's perspective on SWUGs, straight from the trenches. Recently, Raisa Bruner, a girl I really should be friends with, wrote an article in the Yale Daily News's Weekend Magazine about SWUGs, or Senior Washed Up Girls. The piece was picked up by New York Magazine (jealous). And then Gawker picked up the story by New York Magazine (super jealous). The Atlantic Wire, Jezebel, and others have also gotten in on the SWUG action.


Love Advice for All!

Welcome to "Listen Up!," Flyby's weekly advice column, written by two jobless, washed-up seniors from their futon in Winthrop. We recently received a question submission that went as follows: "Oppam Gangnam Style!" Just to clarify, this is not actually a question. As in, if you submitted that as your weekly discussion question for section, you would fail (a.k.a. get a B-).


Is It Too Late to Date a Senior?

Welcome to "Listen Up!," Flyby's weekly advice column, written by two jobless, washed-up seniors from their futon in Winthrop. We rounded up some of your most poignant questions from the last few weeks and responded with our unfailing wisdom. Q: I'm interested in a senior. Too late to do anything about it? A: Is that senior one of us? Are you over 5'10"? Then it's never too late.


Going for the Friend Zone

Welcome to "Listen Up!," Flyby's weekly advice column, written by two jobless, washed-up seniors from their futon in Winthrop. We rounded up some of your most poignant questions from last week and responded with our unfailing wisdom.


We Want Your Pressing Life Questions!

Dear Harvard, Welcome to "Listen Up," Flyby's weekly advice column, written by two jobless, washed up seniors from their futon in Winthrop. Senior spring is a time for writing a thesis, reflecting on your time at Harvard, and finding a job. We're avoiding these things by taking on your problems instead.