Brian Zhang
Staff Reporter
brian.zhang@yale.edu
Brian Zhang is Arts editor of the Yale Daily News and the third-year class president at Yale. Previously, he covered student life for the University desk. His writing can also be found in Insider Magazine, The Sacramento Bee, BrainPOP, New York Family and uInterview. Follow @briansnotebook on Instagram for more!
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SOPHIE WANG & BRIAN ZHANG
As two-year anniversary of first COVID-19 admission at YNHH approaches, health system launches new initiatives

In a press conference on March 8, YNHH leaders updated the public on recent COVID-19 statistics, the hospital purchase proposal and their donation plan to support Ukraine.

March 8, 2022

BRIAN ZHANG
Akiko Iwasaki named Sterling Professor

On Feb. 25, Akiko Iwasaki was appointed as the Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. This level of professorship is the highest honor one can receive at Yale.

March 1, 2022

BRIAN ZHANG
Q-House announces new classes and programming to start in early March

During a Monday evening advisory board meeting, Q-House representatives and its community partners announced that several programs and classes at the building are scheduled to start on March 7.

March 1, 2022

MEGAN VAZ & BRIAN ZHANG
Local Ukrainian diaspora members share grievances and solidarity at rally outside of Sterling

At a rally outside Sterling Memorial Library, members of the local Ukrainian community shared their grievances and support for one another amid Russia’s invasion.

February 28, 2022

SOPHIE WANG & BRIAN ZHANG
Concerns and questions follow Yale New Haven Health System’s proposal to acquire three Conn. hospitals

Yale New Haven Health’s recent plan to acquire three new hospitals has sparked conversations and concerns over the impact of hospital consolidation on policy and economy.

February 25, 2022

BRIAN ZHANG
Christian Science Reading Room offers new services and programming since reopening

Since reopening last fall, the Christian Science Reading Room has heralded a variety of events and services for the public, including a recent Valentine’s Day party and celebration of Black History Month.

February 21, 2022

BRIAN ZHANG
Valentine’s Day: A “Group Chat” with New Haven Residents

This Monday, New Haven welcomed its third pandemic Valentine’s Day amid some of the city’s lowest temperatures recorded in 2022. As students of the University, […]

February 17, 2022

SOPHIE WANG & BRIAN ZHANG
Yale New Haven Health System purchases three hospitals in Connecticut, transitions them to nonprofits

In a Feb. 10 press release, the Yale New Haven Health System announced an expansion of its hospital network as part of a larger agreement with the Prospect Medical Holdings Incorporation.

February 15, 2022

BRIAN ZHANG
To All the Boys I Will Ever Love

To All the Boys I Will Ever Love: If you love me back —  great! Treat me well, and treat my friends even better. Don’t […]

February 11, 2022

SADIE BOGRAD & BRIAN ZHANG
Elicker brings optimistic outlook to annual State of the City address

The mayor touched on youth engagement, housing and public safety in his annual speech.

February 8, 2022

BRIAN ZHANG
You Can Call Me “Animal Heart”

Dec. 19, 2016 Dear America, When I saw you for the first time, I was 24 and pregnant with my third child.  I had nothing […]

February 4, 2022