Henry Liu
Staff Reporter
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Henry Liu covers Yale Law School as a staff reporter for the University desk as well as business and biotech for the City desk. Previously, he covered the graduate and professional schools. Originally from Houston, Texas, Henry is a sophomore in Morse College majoring in history.
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HENRY LIU
Theodore hopes for home run in Tuesday primary election 

From the baseball fields of Wilbur Cross to Cross Campus, Elias Theodore ’27 has had his eye on home plate.

September 9, 2025

BAALA SHAKYA & HENRY LIU
Yale Law clinic helps former federal officials file brief supporting Harvard lawsuit against Trump administration

On Aug. 28, Yale’s rule of law clinic filed a legal brief on behalf of 21 ex-government officials arguing that Trump’s proclamation to bar international students from Harvard is unconstitutional.

September 2, 2025

HENRY LIU & AIDEN ZHOU
August data shows steep climb in Ward 1 voter registration

The abnormally competitive race between Yalies hoping to represent downtown New Haven on the Board of Alders may have contributed to the increase in registered voters.

August 29, 2025

HENRY LIU
Three Yalies qualify for Ward 1 alder Democratic primary

The alder hopefuls had to collect 43 signatures to successfully petition onto the Democratic primary ballot.

August 7, 2025

HENRY LIU & ISOBEL MCCLURE
Yair Listokin named interim dean of Yale Law School

A search committee of seven YLS professors has been formed to review potential candidates to assume the Law School deanship long term.

July 20, 2025

HENRY LIU
Republican Steve Orosco calls himself a ‘fighter’ at mayoral campaign event

At an event attended by about 30 people Thursday evening, the businessman and former mixed martial arts fighter denounced crime and homelessness problems in New Haven and blamed Democrats’ total control of city government.

July 18, 2025

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH & HENRY LIU
Siesel to drop out of alder race, back Theodore

Jake Siesel ’27 plans to join Elias Theodore’s ’27 campaign and lead an organization aiming to bridge town-gown divides.

July 17, 2025

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH & HENRY LIU
Laughter scores Democratic nod in four-way alder race

The downtown ward’s Democratic committee will not formally endorse a candidate in the race. Instead, all candidates must petition to qualify for a line on the primary ballot.

July 15, 2025

HENRY LIU
Fourth candidate, Norah Laughter ’26, joins race for Ward 1 alder

The rising senior, who hails from rural Kentucky, is running with a focus on financial security for both New Haven residents and students.

July 10, 2025

HENRY LIU & ISOBEL MCCLURE
Heather Gerken departing Law School to lead Ford Foundation

Students and faculty praised the Yale Law School dean’s responses to challenges and controversies and reflected on her kindness and legacy.

July 2, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE & HENRY LIU
Yale pauses hiring, tightens budget in anticipation of endowment tax hike

The University will implement a 90-day hiring pause alongside other financial constraints as it navigates financial uncertainty in anticipation of a potential increase in the endowment gains tax.

July 1, 2025