Sabrina Thaler
Contributing Reporter
sabrina.thaler@yale.edu
Author Archive
LILY BELLE POLING, KADE GAJDUSEK & SABRINA THALER
New Haveners, Yale students occupy City Hall in protest of encampment sweeps

Members of the Unhoused Activists Community Team marched through City Hall, demanding that New Haven adopt better policies regarding the treatment of its unhoused citizens.

January 17, 2025

SABRINA THALER
Students reconsider government internships following Trump reelection, remain optimistic

Some liberal students pursuing summer jobs in government are reckoning with how a Trump administration will impact their prospects.

December 6, 2024

SABRINA THALER & YOLANDA WANG
Cherokee classes expand, NACC Indigenous language program on pause

In its second year, the Cherokee language program is seeking to expand its course offerings. Meanwhile, a funding gap has put Yale’s non-credit Indigenous language program on hold.

December 4, 2024

SABRINA THALER
Home of the ‘gay Ivy’: New Haven Museum hosts talk on city’s queer history

At the Thursday presentation, John Allen, a queer historian and founder of New Haven Pride Center, discussed the myriad ways LGBTQ+ people have left their mark on the Elm City.

November 17, 2024

OLIVIA WOO & SABRINA THALER
New Haven Reads raises $25,000 for literacy efforts in annual Spelling Bee

Teams of undergraduate students, faculty members and New Haven residents competed in New Haven Reads’ 12th annual Spelling Bee to support the nonprofit’s local work.

November 6, 2024

SABRINA THALER
New Haven expands Elm City COMPASS to address demand

Elm City COMPASS, New Haven’s community crisis response effort, is extending its service hours and will now accept direct calls from 911 dispatchers without police involvement.

October 4, 2024

SABRINA THALER
Un-settling

“How is Yale?” I’m asked frequently and casually enough that I can toy with the answer a bit each time. No one wants to hear that you “don’t really know” how you feel about your first month at an elite university, so I’ve found that it’s easiest to hone in on an aspect of my Yale experience I’m confident in. For example, my suitemates are wonderful. I like the content I’m learning in my classes. I’ve found some really nice study spots. These things feel on par, something like what people expect me to say.

September 27, 2024

FAREED SALMON & SABRINA THALER
Connecticut Board of Education recommends cell phone restrictions in public schools

The CT Board of Education’s recommendation of limited cell phone use in public schools have sparked conversations about how to best support student learning.

September 23, 2024

SABRINA THALER
J Street U hosts Palestinian American peace activist at Slifka Center

On Thursday, Rawan Odeh met with students to discuss her work toward justice and dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.

September 23, 2024

SABRINA THALER
It’s no coincidence we all love Short n’ Sweet

An underrated perk of living in one of the new colleges: the distance from central campus gives me 20 extra minutes to be alone with […]

September 12, 2024

SABRINA THALER
New Haven Pride Center hosts 28th annual Pride block party

100 local organizations showcased art, offered health resources and promoted advocacy opportunities at the annual New Haven Pride block party on Orange Street.

September 9, 2024