Rafaela Kottou, Author at Yale Daily News

New Havener Alexandra Daum Selected as Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development

With Gov. Lamont preparing for his second term, he named New Haven resident and current deputy commissioner Alexandra Daum as the next commissioner of DECD.

December 5, 2022

RAFAELA KOTTOU

Chasing Complicated: Strangers Turned Friends Turned Lovers

Life at Yale is complicated. Friendships are complicated — you fight and you drunk fight and you sober fight and you cry and apologize and […]

August 13, 2022

RAFAELA KOTTOU

Humans of New Haven: Lifelong friends serving up cappuccinos, mochas out of a bus

Owned by two seasoned coffee experts, the Jitter Bus celebrates the simplicity of classic beverages while embracing the dynamics of current culture.

April 27, 2022

RAFAELA KOTTOU

Culturally responsive pedagogy: supporting the individual in the era of COVID-19

New Haven Public Schools have increased support of culturally responsive pedagogy, focusing on individual student needs amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 22, 2022

RAFAELA KOTTOU

The World of the Romantic Comedy

Danny is a charming, successful plastic surgeon with one goal: get girls. But, once he meets the beautiful 23-year-old Palmer, everything changes. Determined to be […]

February 11, 2022

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Orlando Yarborough III and Abie Benitez take seats on New Haven Board of Education

With the recent expiration of Tamaiko Jackson-McArthur and Larry Conaway’s BOE terms, two new members with diverse perspectives and experiences take their seats on the board.

February 3, 2022

RAFAELA KOTTOU

My Obsession with Reality TV

Over winter break, I developed a concerning obsession with reality TV. Perhaps “developed” is the wrong word. My obsession with reality TV is most certainly […]

January 28, 2022