Jane Park
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Jane Park is the Arts editor for the News.
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Salovey email overcounts protester arrests

In a Monday afternoon email, Yale President Peter Salovey said 60 protesters had been arrested on Beinecke Plaza. The News confirmed, however, that there were 48 arrests; Salovey has not yet publicly acknowledged his apparent error.

Students react to Yale divestment decision

Students were split on the extent of Yale’s investment in weapons manufacturing, as well as Yale and the United States’ involvement in Israel’s military defense.

Yalies send letter to Salovey opposing divestment

A few hours before Yale announced that it would not divest from military weapons manufacturers, a group of University affiliates sent Yale President Peter Salovey a letter advocating in favor of such holdings — namely that they support Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza.

Directors Byun Gyu Ri and Kim Il Ran speak about their queer, feminist documentary filmmaking

The two directors visited Yale on April 1, and members of the Yale community attended the screening and Q&A of Byun’s “Coming to You.” Both Byun and Kim are a part of the activist organization, PINKS — a documentary collective that centers queer and feminist narratives.

PROFILE: Student playwright Jason Kisare pushes the boundaries of Black theater

In an interview with the News, Jason Kisare ’25 spoke on his artistic inspirations and aspirations, work ethic and the upcoming premiere of his original work, “Black Boy Therapy!”

‘Past Lives’ director Celine Song delivers Pan Asian American Heritage Month keynote speech

In her address, Song spoke about “Past Lives” as a deeply personal, yet universal, story of reunion, loss and saying goodbye.

Robert Nava ’11 and his radical, ‘badass’ mythological creatures

A graduate of the Yale University School of Art, Nava is many things: a highly successful blue-chip artist, a maker of mythologies and an ’80s kid.

Hard truths in a cup of tea: Yale Rep’s ‘Escaped Alone’ to open on March 8

“Escaped Alone” is the third show of Yale Rep’s 2023-24 production season; the fourth show, “The Final Country,” will open on April 26.

‘Angels in America: Millennium Approaches’ delivers lessons of resilience and queer visibility from the past

Showings for “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches,” a senior thesis project for Claire Donnellan ’24 and Jordi Bertrán Ramírez ’24, are running until March 2.

Romance still exists, Sarah Kang ’14 declares in her music 

In an interview with the News, Kang spoke on what has changed and what hasn’t in terms of her artistry, interactions with fans and views on love.

PROFILE: Haejin Park explores childhood memories and womanhood through watercolor

Having worked as an editorial illustrator for publications such as the New York Times and VICE News, Park is a current MFA student at the Yale School of Art who creates vivid dreamscapes through her watercolor paintings.