STUDENT LIFE
JAEHA JANG
Chinese students slam GOP bill to halt their student visas

House Republicans introduced a bill to stop the issuance of student visas to Chinese citizens. Although the bill is unlikely to become law, Chinese students say it reflects the U.S. government’s increasingly combative stance towards China.

March 27, 2025

OLIVIA CYRUS
YCC pushes for MENA Cultural Center

Proposal by Davenport Senator Joseph Elsayyid calls for a dedicated cultural house, citing ongoing challenges in community-building and institutional permanence.

March 26, 2025

BAALA SHAKYA
YPU spars over the fate of cultural elites in first joint debate of the year

Two journalists, Ross Barkan and Emily Jashinsky, argued on whether or not to reject the cultural elites of society.

March 26, 2025

ORION KIM
“Literal war heroes that walk around campus”: Veterans chart new paths through Yale’s Eli Whitney Students Program

The News spoke to Eli Whitney students about their journeys from military service to Yale College.

March 24, 2025

BAALA SHAKYA & JAEHA JANG
Yale Fulbright scholars face uncertainty amidst federal funding freeze

On Feb. 13, the State Department announced a funding freeze on international education and exchange programs, including the Fulbright and Critical Language Studies programs.

March 23, 2025

BAALA SHAKYA & ALYSSA CHANG
NLE Choppa, Cults, Snakehips: Yalies react to Spring Fling 2025 lineup

The News spoke to 20 students about the Spring Fling Committee’s dramatic lineup reveal.

March 6, 2025

SHELA MENSAH
Saybrook Squiche unveils new 1950s diner theme

The Saybrook College buttery, long touted for its “prison-like” interior, has a new 1950s inspired look.

March 6, 2025

OLIVIA CYRUS
YCC senators work to enhance engagement with first-year students

Yale College Council representatives seek to strengthen connections with their constituents, as many first-year students are unaware of their initiatives.

March 5, 2025

BAALA SHAKYA
Yale Votes relaunches as the Yale Democracy Project

Yale Votes rebrands as The Yale Democracy Project, seeking to enhance civic participation on campus following the national election.

March 4, 2025

NORA MOSES
Yale Hospitality firm on decision to remove takeout boxes, despite months of student advocacy

In spite of negative student feedback and several advocacy pushes by the Yale College Council, Hospitality persists in its decision to remove to-go boxes and disposable cups, but points to alternatives such as Smart Meals.

March 4, 2025

TINA LI
Yale Dems to boost New Haven engagement after Trump win

The Yale College Democrats’ city engagement branch embarked on a new initiative to promote student participation in local advocacy.

March 2, 2025