Baala Shakya, Author at Yale Daily News

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

“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

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 29, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA

The Window Seat

I’ll take the window seat whenever I can and get lost watching the world. Windows are a powerful lens. They’re a quiet invitation to a […]

October 25, 2024

CHRIS TILLEN & BAALA SHAKYA

ANALYSIS: 2024 election and Supreme Court, in higher education and beyond

The News spoke with six legal experts about how SCOTUS under a Trump or Harris administration would impact higher education and civil liberties.

October 25, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA

New Yale GPSS outlines goals, talks with President McInnis

This year's Graduate and Professional Student Senators discuss meeting with University President Maurie McInnis, their goals and wins — including a new graduate student dining plan.

October 25, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA

Yale highlights progress, seeks input addressing ties to slavery

Yale’s Committee on Addressing the Legacy of Slavery sought broader community feedback on ongoing efforts and recommendations for future initiatives.

October 23, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA

Yale launches Central Asia Initiative

The initiative, spearheaded by the Yale MacMillan Center, seeks to promote a deeper understanding of Central Asia and its relations with the wider world.

October 14, 2024