Baala Shakya
Contributing Reporter
baala.shakya@yale.edu
Author Archive
ANDREW DEMAR & BAALA SHAKYA
Yale buzzes with anticipation ahead of the Game

The News asked students what they look forward to in enemy territory.

November 19, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA
Yalies host “Drag Wonderland” show

November 17, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA
Lights, Buzzers, Action: Yale Certamen hosts annual tournament

Organized by students and the Classics Department, Yale Certamen welcomed students from across the country for the annual classics competition.

November 10, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA, MICHAEL DUELL, ASIA ANDERSON, CAMERON DAVIS, ANNA PAPAKIRK & PIPPA KEY
Favorite Class

HIST 169: Early National America “Let’s talk about cheese.”  Just last week, I sat in awe as professor Freeman went on a passionate 9 minute […]

November 8, 2024

Ericka Henriquez
BAALA SHAKYA & CELIA HERNANDEZ
Algorithmic Manipulation: How social media platforms exploit student vulnerabilities

Students across the country struggle with social media addiction, leading to increased mental health issues.

November 8, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA
Success and stress: How Yalies can confront academic pressure

The News talked to faculty and students to explore the negative health effects of academic stress.

November 6, 2024

NORA MOSES, BAALA SHAKYA & KARLA CORTES
As election night unfolded, Yalies grew increasingly pessimistic about Harris’ chances

At watch parties across campus last night, Yale students tuned into the election. As the night progressed, students across the political spectrum viewed a Harris victory as increasingly unlikely.

November 6, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA
The haunting of Hillhouse Avenue

Silence lays steadily against the wood and stone of the houses on Hillhouse Ave, and whatever walks there, walks alone. A walk down Hillhouse Avenue […]

October 31, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA
From frats to costume contests: a guide to Yale’s Halloweekend

Unsure what to do on Halloweekend? Read more to find out all the different activities you can do, regardless of interests and sleep schedule.

October 31, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA
Behind the Harkness Tower bells: Yale’s Guild of Carillonneurs

The Guild of 26 students is responsible for playing the bells in Harkness Tower.

October 30, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA
“Introduction to Theatrical Violence” teaches the art of safe, consensual fighting

Interested in play fighting? Fake blood, swordplay and chokeholds? Take a look inside one of Yale’s most unique course offerings.

October 30, 2024