Maria Gonçalves
We spent 24 hours in Gheav.

Every Yalie has a soft spot for GHeav. It’s more than a 24-hour deli: it’s the place for countless late-night cravings, snack runs between classes and comfort food after a long day. But what would it be like to spend an entire day inside GHeav? With our laptops, some snacks and permission from the manager, we were determined to find out.

Welcome to America… Face the Freshman 15!

From leaving behind friends and family, to adjusting to new classes and cultures, arriving in the United States for college brings a whirlwind of changes. […]

Jessai Flores
Welcome to America…you’re underage again!

Arriving in the U.S. for college comes with a whirlwind of new experiences — classes, dorm life, dining halls and, of course, parties. For many international students, nights out in America feel like stepping into a completely different world. It’s not just the places or the people that are new, but the entire going out culture: from what we wear, to how we get ready, to what we carry with us. Back home, whether it’s in Brazil, Portugal, the Philippines, Turkey, or wherever we’re from, the night starts late, the fashion is excessive and getting ready is a ritual of glamor, chaos and excitement.

The right way to love

Love — scary concept, right? This word has gained such a heavy connotation that people avoid using it at all costs. I am a big believer that this is the wrong approach. 

I have to work?

The class of 2028 is compiled with many different backgrounds and brings conflicting ideals to New Haven. From speaking to my classmates, however, there seems […]