Kiva Bank
Staff Reporter
kiva.bank@yale.edu
Kiva Bank is a sophomore in Pauli Murray studying cognitive science. She covers dance, a cappella and theater for the arts desk.
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Last Hurrah: End-of-summer Horoscopes

WEEKEND is so back — by popular demand of course! Just like you, we’ve also gotten a summer glow up, but instead of a tan, […]

September 5, 2025

Julian Raymond
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A cappella rush begins with promise of good music and close community

Monday’s Marsh Jam concert kicked off the start of a cappella rush, which allows two weeks for a cappella groups to select new members.

September 4, 2025

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Yalies show off at annual dance talent show

The Dance Jam event showcased a range of Yale-affiliated dance groups to first years before auditions to join begin.

September 2, 2025

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‘Peek-a-Boola’ promotes local arts organizations to students

Local institutions such as the the NXTHVN art center and the Shubert Theatre participated in a Thursday event to introduce new Yale students to New Haven’s arts scene.

August 30, 2025

KADE GAJDUSEK & KIVA BANK
Thousands gather on New Haven Green for ‘No Kings’ demonstration

Joining millions of others across the United States, around 3,000 marched through downtown New Haven to protest President Donald Trump.

June 15, 2025

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Commencement horoscopes

Here’s what the stars say about your post-grad destiny.

May 17, 2025

MICHELLE SO & KIVA BANK
Class of 2025 enlarged by students who took COVID gap years

Graduating seniors reflect on the experience of postponing their matriculation or taking time off — due to the pandemic or other reasons.

May 17, 2025

KIVA BANK & OLIVIA CYRUS
Yale Rep loses play grant as Trump slashes arts spending

Leaders of the David Geffen School of Drama reaffirmed their plans to produce Zora Neale Hurston’s “Spunk” despite the funding termination.

May 8, 2025

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Students highlight differences between the undergraduate architecture and urban studies majors

Majors don’t necessarily differ in career and graduate school opportunities but have different requirements for coursework and studio time.

April 25, 2025

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Spring Horoscopes

Do you think your fate is changing for the better? Or have you just stepped outside in the sun for the first time in months? […]

April 17, 2025

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“It’s an uprooting and a reclaiming of our roots”: South Asian Youth Initiative opens exhibition at Af-Am House

SAYI opened its first-ever art exhibition at the Afro-American Cultural Center, featuring work from middle school students, graduate students and professional artists.

April 11, 2025