Baala Shakya
Staff Reporter
Baala Shakya covers Student Life and Campus Politics for the News. She is also a staff photographer and writes for the WKND. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, she is a first-year in Trumbull College majoring in History.
Author Archive
A Wedding for The Times

Nowhere does love linger longer than between the lines of a New York Times wedding announcement. Since I was young, I’ve instinctively turned to the […]

Cecilia Lee
Mini Love Stories, Part II

I booked the train to Liverpool to see my friend on a whim. A few months ago, we barely knew each other — just two […]

Zahra Virani
“Don’t Talk Politics”: Film reflects on challenges to democracy

A screening of the documentary held on Feb. 12 reflected upon democracy and its challenges in an era of geopolitical uncertainty.

Civil Rights Activist Rev. Al Sharpton argues in favor of DEI at YPU event

Sharpton challenged students to rethink the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion policies in righting historical wrongs at a Yale Political Union debate.

The rise of Rumpus: 50 Most Beautiful People list returns

On Feb. 19, Rumpus, the Yale satirical tabloid magazine, will publish its annual 50 Most Beautiful People edition — a list of the 50 most […]

Grand Strategy welcomes most competitive cohort in history

The Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy announced that 22 students have been selected of almost 180 applicants.

A Yalie’s Guide to Questionable Advice

Yale is a place of wisdom, sure. Some advice can be life-changing — and some can make you reconsider your life choices.   It’s the […]

Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May urges moderation, compromise at YPU debate

May, a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, challenged students to believe in the strengths of moderation as a virtue in politics at a Yale Political Union debate.

Yalies alarmed, unsurprised by Trump’s actions in office

The News spoke to Yale students about the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidency.

Year of the Snake shines at New Haven Lunarfest

Over 20 University and citywide events invited the community to explore Chinese arts, culture and history as New Haven leaders emphasized the city’s multicultural spirit.

Let’s grab a meal

“Let’s grab a meal,” is tossed around so often it feels like campus shorthand for “hello.” It’s what you say to someone after a good […]