STUDENT LIFE
Graduates saw virus policies wane and waver

The largest senior class’s experience at Yale was significantly affected by the fallout from COVID-19, even past the peak of the pandemic.

MENA advocates reflect on successful push for a cultural space

From a vision to a suite, and now a movement — students and alumni reflect on six years of advocacy for Yale’s Middle Eastern and North African community.

Flurry of campus construction projects finished over four years

The campus has changed considerably in the class of 2025’s time here, as Yale has completed multiple major projects that began with donations in the 2010s.

Yale community shocked, excited by first American pope’s election

Community members reflected on hearing about the Conclave’s choice of Pope Leo XIV.

Hunger strikers meet with Yale College dean

Yalies4Palestine demonstrators had a sit-down meeting with Dean Pericles Lewis on Wednesday, but decided to continue their “hunger strike for Gaza,” now on its fifth day.

Administrators decline to meet with Yalies4Palestine on hunger strike’s fourth day

Hunger strikers and other demonstrators dispersed from a Tuesday gathering after being told that they would otherwise face disciplinary action and potential arrest. Although many hunger strikers have reached low blood sugar levels, they declined medical attention.

Six Yalies4Palestine members begin hunger strike

The group — which includes five undergraduates and one recent alum — plans to strike until Yale meets a list of demands, which includes divesting from weapons suppliers, not punishing student protesters and ending partnerships that fund student travel to Israel.

Yale undergrad appointed as senior advisor in Trump administration

Physics major Peter Bowman-Davis ’25+1 will direct AI policy under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Girl posing as prospective student stayed in Saybrook for multiple nights

During Bulldog Days, an individual pretended to be an admitted student and convinced a group of sophomores to let her sleep in their suite.

Weather delays disrupt Spring Fling

Lightning forced attendees to evacuate Old Campus midway through the show, which resumed over an hour later, causing Snakehips to not be able to perform.

IN PHOTOS: Spring Fling 2025