Emily Aikens
Staff Reporter
Emily Aikens is an Associate Beat Reporter covering faculty and academics at Yale. Originally from Pennsylvania, she is a sophomore in Trumbull College studying English.
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Faculty and administration raise alarm on grade inflation, ‘no plans’ to change grading policy

In response to a grading report obtained by the News in November, professors in various departments spoke about the causes of rising grades, potential solutions and how grade inflation may affect Yale academics moving forward.

Marc Robinson appointed FAS Dean of Humanities

Appointed by a committee of Yale faculty, theater professor and drama critic Marc Robinson will begin his term overseeing the humanities division of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences in July.

Luna Garcia ’23 wins filmmaking award

Luna Garcia and her writing and directing partner, Sarah Jean Williams, won the 2024 Dolby Institute x Ghetto Film School “New Voices. New Visions.” competition for their short film proposal, “You’re Dead,” earlier this month.

Founder of ChinaTalk Jordan Schneider ’13 discusses journalism, independent media

On Nov. 27, Jordan Schneider delivered a talk entitled “Carving a Career in Independent Media: ChinaTalk + AI as a Case Study.”

What is GHeav, why so many Doc Martens and where can I escape Handsome Dan?

In just a few days, swarms of crimson-clad Harvard students will descend upon Yale’s campus for the annual Harvard vs. Yale football game. Although I […]

U.S. News has the rankings wrong. Here’s why.

With The Game coming up this weekend, Yale students have been walking down Broadway spewing even more H*rvard hate than usual. I’m here to add […]

Student-run record label 17o1 hosts launch concert 

Students packed the backyard of 107 Howe St. on Saturday night to hear six 17o1-represented student bands perform at the label’s launch concert.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jodi Kantor visits Yale

On Nov. 9, New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, whose exposure of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual abuse helped ignite the #MeToo movement, visited Berkeley College’s Swensen House to discuss her career in journalism.

Stacy Cordova Diaz speaks on forced sterilization at La Casa

Stacy Cordova Diaz, whose great-aunt was a victim of California’s forced sterilization movement, visited La Casa Cultural to explain how the legacy of eugenics haunts Americans today.

Before You Bagel: A guide from an experienced connoisseur

With New York City just a train ride away, writing an article defending New Haven’s bagel selection feels like a lost cause. Nevertheless, as an ardent bagel enthusiast —and someone who understands that it would be impractical to go to New York City for the sole purpose of getting a breakfast pastry every day — I have intimately familiarized myself with New Haven’s bagel market. Lucky for you, readers of the WKND, I am ready to share that coveted knowledge. Read on for intel on the best and worst bagels in town. 

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COCK premiers at the Underbrook 

Students directed, produced and performed Mark Bartlett’s 2009 play from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4.