Jon Victor
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Tour guides upfront about racial climate

Over the past two weeks, some of Yale’s student tour guides have found themselves in a difficult position: negotiating the line between communicating honestly with prospective students and preserving the University’s image in the face of ongoing unrest over racial tensions on campus

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Alumni voice opinions on campus climate

As conversations centered around racism and discrimination continue on campus, Yale alumni are also making their voices heard.

More than 1,000 gather in solidarity

With the multicolored messages from last Thursday’s chalking event still visible on the pavement, students and supporters gathered once again on Cross Campus yesterday to stand in solidarity after a week of impassioned discussions about race at Yale.

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Comparative study abroad programs on the rise

An increasing number of Yale students studying abroad are opting for programs that take place in multiple countries, as opposed to more traditional programs that stay in just one.

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More financial aid, more satisfaction with Yale

When it comes to student satisfaction with a Yale degree, the financial burden students face both while on campus and after graduation is a crucial factor.

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More financial aid, more satisfaction with Yale

When it comes to student satisfaction with a Yale degree, the financial burden students face both while on campus and after graduation is a crucial factor.

Admissions Office updates interview portal

As part of a mounting effort to reach as many applicants as possible, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is placing increased emphasis on the alumni interview component of the admissions process.

Administration investigates SAE racism charges

With new, conflicting details emerging around allegations that members of Yale’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon racially discriminated against partygoers at an event at the fraternity’s house Friday night, University administrators are working to determine the authenticity of the claims.

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SAE denies charges of racism

Yale’s chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has denied allegations that brothers racially discriminated against students of color during a party held Friday at the fraternity’s off-campus house.

Delayed ACT scores raise concerns for early deadline

With delayed September ACT Writing Test scores causing confusion for students applying early to college, attention has now shifted to a possible delay in the October test scores.

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Amid concerns, Coalition App pushed back

On Sept. 28, the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success — a group of over 80 colleges and universities nationwide that includes Yale — announced an alternative to the Common Application that would make applying to college more affordable and accessible for students from underprivileged backgrounds, set to launch in January of 2016. But on Oct. 7, creators of the new platform pushed the introduction to April — a four-month deferral from its initial launch date — in order to put finishing touches on the new application and publicize it in a more effective way.

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