Rachel Treisman
Staff Reporter
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Janelle Monáe to headline Spring Fling

Monáe, the first black female artist to headline the annual performance, will be joined by opener Vince Staples, a critically acclaimed rapper from Long Beach, California, and closer, Canadian DJ and record producer A-Trak.

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Law school hosts wrongfully convicted man

An audience of 225 people gathered in the Yale Law School auditorium Tuesday night to hear a presentation by Anthony Ray Hinton, a former Alabama […]

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Late finals prompt early testing

This year’s academic calendar started one week later than in previous years, necessitating a final exam schedule that stretches through the evening of Dec. 22 […]

Law students write to Congress in support of refugees

On Nov. 23, members of Yale Law School’s chapter of the American Constitution Society — which aims to foster discussion on American legal issues — sent a letter to all Democratic members of Congress, urging them to withdraw their support for the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015.

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Slaughter talks foreign policy strategy

On Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, small crowds gathered in Luce Hall to hear Anne-Marie Slaughter, former director of policy planning at the state department, discuss […]

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Avoidance in tasks predicts Autism Spectrum behaviors

Infant avoidance during a novel tactile task may be a predictor for autism spectrum disorder behaviors, according to a new Yale co-authored study. In the […]

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Africa Week showcases contemporary continent

From last Thursday to Saturday, the Yale African Students Association hosted Africa Week, a series of events meant to foster discussions and celebrations of the continent.

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Avoidance behavior reduces disease transmission

Reducing time spent in public places can mitigate the transmission of infectious diseases, according to a recently published Yale co-authored study. The study, which examined […]

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Buckley hosts anti-Semitism panel

“Anti-Semitism is not about the Jews, it’s not the problem of the Jews,” Wisse said. “It’s the problem of anti-Semites and of the societies in which they are permitted to function.”

Mobile shop peddles art on city streets

The retail shop is an initiative of Project Storefronts, a program that connects artists and entrepreneurs to new retail spaces in hopes of promoting the local artistic community in New Haven.