Tristan Hernandez
Staff Reporter
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Tristan Hernandez is the 147th Editor in Chief and President of the Yale Daily News. He previously served as a copy editor and covered student policy & affairs and student life for the University desk. Originally from Austin, Texas, Tristan is a junior in Pierson College majoring in political science.
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TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
FroCos receive full room and board for 2023-24 year

After United FroCos sent its petition to the University, administrators increased compensation for incoming first-year counselors to include the full cost of room and board.

July 10, 2023

Old Campus as seen through Phelps Gate.
TRISTAN HERNANDEZ & BEN RAAB
After pay raise, incoming FroCos continue their push for higher wages

Yale calls its first-year counselor program a “hallmark” of its undergraduate advising system. Under this model, the College hires a select group of seniors to […]

June 17, 2023

JANALIE COBB, EVAN GORELICK & TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
YCC candidates talk FGLI student advocacy and Yale-New Haven relations in debate

On Monday night, students gathered to watch 12 YCC candidates discuss their platforms and priorities.

April 11, 2023

MIRANDA WOLLEN & TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
Crystal Feimster announced as Head of Pierson College

The history professor will begin her five-year term this summer as current Head of College Stephen Davis steps down.

March 28, 2023

SARAH COOK, KAITLYN POHLY & TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
Yale College nixes summer storage option, prompting student concern

Dean of Student Affairs Melanie Boyd announced on Wednesday that residential colleges will no longer provide storage space in the summer to undergraduate students.

March 10, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
Whiffenpoofs and Whim ’n Rhythm tap 2024 classes

The two all-senior a cappella groups announced their new members on Monday.

February 24, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY & TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
Students rally for religious housing accommodations

Students gathered on Cross Campus on Feb. 22 to protest the Yale College Dean’s Office new streamlined housing process that does not formally consider religious housing accommodations.

February 22, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ & BRIAN ZHANG
Emily Bernard reads from “Black is the Body” at Beinecke Library

Emily Bernard gave a reading at Yale University on Wednesday evening, giving insight into some of her most vulnerable, personal pieces.

February 10, 2023

YASH ROY & TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
YaleConnect crashes after Yalies “overwhelm” system for Paul McCartney tickets

McCartney is coming to campus next Thursday to speak about his recent book in Woolsey Hall.

February 10, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
AACC hosts fireside chat with translators Rebecca Kuang and Emily Jin

Rebecca Kuang GRD ’27 and Emily Jin GRD ’25 spoke to the AACC about identity, the practice of translation and being Asian in academia.

February 8, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
Of Mice and Men: Branford College students report rodent infestation

Several Branford students have reported mouse sightings in the college since winter recess.

February 6, 2023