OPINION
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YENILMEZ: Why choose ignorance?

In a lot of conversations, discussing American politics replaces small talk. An awkward silence is almost always followed by a comment on Trump’s absurd tweets […]

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CIESLIKOWSKI: Rethinking the ban on gay blood

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a concerning shortage of blood donations, with nearly a third of community blood centers operating with less than a day’s […]

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ZHANG: Climb every mountain

We were walking in a picture-perfect Connecticut afternoon. The soft breeze chilled our fingers, and the sun was beginning to warp our shadows as we […]

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CHAPMAN & LEE: Belonging in society

It’s that time of year again: society tap.  Throughout our Yale career, there are limited opportunities to find social groups, that is, groups who reliably […]

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LETTER 3.3

In the Feb. 26, 2021 edition of “This Day in Yale History” it is noted that in 1976 Yale finalized its plans to demolish a […]

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BITTON: Leap of faith

Last week, I learned that a friend of mine was getting married. Ecstatic, I picked up the phone and congratulated her. She sounded happier than […]

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LETTERS 3.2

To the Editor: Regarding Amelia Davidson’s report on Feb. 10, 2021 of the objections and angry dismay that some alumnae felt upon learning that their […]

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BUCKLEY & RAMSEY: The future of American science

Many young scientists see the scientific enterprise in America as deeply flawed, one that has never lived up to their expectations. Previously, times of national […]

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MASROOR: The stuff of daydreams

“Action is character,” our English teacher says. I think it means that if we never did anything, we wouldn’t be anybody. So much of life […]

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ASHE: Why I’m running for corporation

Each year Yale alumni choose a person to serve on the Yale Corporation — the governing body of the University. There are usually two to three […]

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LETTER 3.1

A recent op-ed, “Dear vegans, please check your privilege,” states numerous complaints against vegans: the shaming of underprivileged communities, health concerns and environmentalist insufficiency. While […]