Jon Victor
Staff Reporter
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A Sporting Chance

On the evening of March 14 at the University of Pennsylvania’s historic Palestra arena, the Harvard and Yale men’s basketball teams were tied at 51 in a game that would send the winner to the NCAA tournament.

Yale SAE condemns racist chants at Oklahoma chapter

Following in the footsteps of other Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapters nationwide, Yale SAE denounced the actions of fellow fraternity members at the University of Oklahoma.

Jessie J to headline Spring Fling

For the first time in 17 years, the Spring Fling headliner is a female artist — Jessie J.

Only 12 opt out of society tap

Despite widespread support for the implementation of a choice to opt out of society tap, only 12 of over 1,300 juniors decided against participating in the process.

Committee asks for alders’ support on workers’ rights bill

Roughly 35 people gathered at City Hall Thursday evening to hear testimony outlining the need for laws guaranteeing domestic workers’ fundamental labor rights.

Malloy seeks to expand liquor store hours

The governors’ recent proposal to drive down alcohol prices in Connecticut has been met with frustration by some politicians and business owners.

SAE sanctions: Drastic or insignificant?

Despite a college-wide email announcing penalties imposed upon the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity for violating University sexual misconduct policies, including a ban from campus, the sanctions may not be as harsh as they sound.

Juniors allowed to opt out of society tap

For the first time in recent history, the class of 2016 has been offered the chance to “tap out” of senior societies.

Tap season prompts discussions on reform

With the spring semester comes the beginning of an annual process both infamous and mysterious: secret society tapping.

Dartmouth hard alcohol ban infeasible, students say

A week after Dartmouth College President Phil Hanlon announced a ban on hard alcohol on the Hanover, New Hampshire campus, students at Yale have cast doubt on whether the new policy will be effective.

SigEp to partner with SeLF, discuss sexual assault

With fraternities and campus sexual climates under scrutiny nationwide, Sigma Phi Epsilon and the Sexual Literacy Forum are in the preliminary stages of designing a program dedicated to promoting a healthier sexual climate at fraternities.