Eliza Josephson
Staff Reporter
Eliza Josephson writes personal essays for the WKND desk as a staff reporter, ranging from contemplative memoir to light hearted satire. Originally from New York City, she is a sophomore in Pierson majoring in Comparative Literature.
Author Archive
Cooties, COVID, and Coming of Age

In today’s day and age, the least likely place to administer vaccine doses is perched on top of monkey bars or beside a swing set. […]

Tough love about saying “I love you”

Three words, eight letters, and so many ways to go wrong. Saying “I love you” is culturally significant because we’ve been doing it since the […]

Confessions of a DS Drama Queen

You know those things that you can’t stop complaining about, but it’s because, deep down, you love them? That’s my relationship with Directed Studies. You […]

This fake blonde has more fun — but at what cost?

I’m not blonde anymore. I would never admit that out loud because of the essential qualifying word: anymore. I was blonde — once upon a time […]

Heading forward, facing backward

Today I sat opposite to the direction of the train. Oddly enough, I’m glad I did. And I’m not just saying that to be different. […]

Hundreds of alums return to New Haven for annual program

Two alumni associations hosted a series of events exploring Yale’s human impacts around the world.

ERROR 404: Autumn Not Found

When you think of small talk, you think of the weather. Everyone tends to have an agreeable opinion about it. Play your cards wisely, and […]

A Dress That Spans Generations

I rifle through my going-out clothing options, which have transformed into an amorphous pile of sequins and spaghetti straps. My phone is blowing up with […]

POV: You’re dancing at a Yale Frat, or not

My personal frat party success is music-centric. The ultimate guide to a good night lies with the hard and fast numbers. Ask yourself these questions: […]