Sophia Stone
Staff Reporter
sophia.stone@yale.edu
Sophia Stone covers admissions and financial aid. Originally from Johnson City, Tennessee, she is a first year in Branford College majoring in economics and philosophy.
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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

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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

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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

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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

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FGLI students describe lack of support for diverse careers

Four first-generation, low-income students told the News that they often feel pressured to pursue “lucrative” jobs and they feel unsupported when pursuing creative or academic careers.

November 4, 2024

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Af-Am House celebrates 55 years with “Black Table” documentary screening

The documentary screening illuminates the experiences of Black students in the 1990s.

October 23, 2024

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Senator and first-year representative candidates campaign on accessibility, inclusivity

The News spoke with 17 YCC candidates about the issues that matter to them.

September 13, 2024

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Association of Chinese Students and Scholars welcomes Chinese international students

On Sept. 7, around 200 incoming Chinese international students and scholars attended an orientation hosted by the Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Yale.

September 9, 2024