Sophia Stone
Staff Reporter
sophia.stone@yale.edu
Sophia Stone covers campus cultural and religious life. She previously covered admissions and financial aid. Originally from Johnson City, Tennessee, she is a sophomore in Branford College majoring in economics and philosophy.
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SOPHIA STONE
Candlelight vigil honors victims of deadly protests in Nepal

The event, hosted by the Nepali Students Society, brought students to Cross Campus to mourn and raise awareness about the ongoing unrest in Nepal.

September 10, 2025

SOPHIA STONE
Hundreds eat Shabbat dinner with Chabad on Old Campus

The special “Lux et Shabbat” dinner on Friday was attended by University President Maurie McInnis and her predecessor, Peter Salovey.

September 8, 2025

JERRY GAO, SOPHIA STONE & ORION KIM
Yale halves chances for students to donate value of meal plan

Student organizers warn the budgetary cut could “compromise” the fundraiser’s efforts to support New Haven residents.

September 8, 2025

SOPHIA STONE
Park Ridge apartments become home to New Haven’s ninth tenants union

At a press conference Wednesday, union organizers criticized maintenance issues at the apartment complex, which houses elderly and disabled residents.

August 8, 2025

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Admissions Office rolls out ‘likely letters’ to prospective students

Early admission notifications aim to boost yield and recruit top applicants to Yale, the admissions office explained.

February 6, 2025

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Sororities promote financial aid options as new members accept bids

While sororities provide need and merit-based aid, some students still opted out of the rush process due to financial concerns.

February 2, 2025

SOPHIA STONE
Yale reduces deferrals, prioritizes final decisions in early action admissions

The News spoke with deferred applicants and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions about what a Yale deferral means.

January 27, 2025

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The ultimate arts rivalry: here are five of Harvard’s — evil — arts group counterparts

How do Harvard and Yale students measure up off the field and on the stage? Read more about the counterpart groups of the Whiffenpoofs, Purple Crayon, Yale Glee Club and the Dramat.

November 21, 2024

SOPHIA STONE
Yale experts explain Lassa fever

The News spoke with three Yale experts following the death of an Iowa resident from Lassa fever.

November 19, 2024

EMILY KHYM & SOPHIA STONE
Yale Hunger and Homelessness Action Project hosts annual fall fast

Yale Hunger and Homelessness Action Project is hosting a fall fast where students can donate meal swipes until Nov. 22.

November 13, 2024

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WORD celebrates 20 years with annual fall show

WORD, a spoken word poetry group, held its annual fall show on Saturday, tackling topics like race, gun-violence, sexuality and grief.

November 11, 2024