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SELIN NALBANTOGLU
Student orgs grapple with increased interest and COVID-19 guidelines

Many student organizations received record levels of interest from students this past week and have revisited their bylaws to accommodate the students while also adhering to public health guidelines.

September 9, 2021

A bulletin board on campus plastered with flyers.
AMELIA DAVIDSON
Yale moves family weekend online

In a departure from previous plans, Yale shared in an update to their events website that family weekend will take place entirely virtually.

September 9, 2021

PHILIP MOUSAVIZADEH
Yalies criticize US role, raise money in reaction to the Afghan crisis

Yale community reacts with mix of regret, anger and disappointment to Afghan crisis.

September 9, 2021

An American flag flies in the night.
ALEJANDRO ORTEGA
A year later, COVID-19 restrictions still cast uncertainty over residential college formals

Despite the ongoing restrictions, however, students hope to create a sense of community similar to that of previous through modified in-person events largely held outdoors.

September 8, 2021

ROSE HOROWITCH & ZAPORAH PRICE
Yale declines majority of federal COVID-19 relief funding

The University accepted $4.7 million in funding to distribute among Yale College, graduate and professional students on financial aid.

September 8, 2021

SOPHIE SONNENFELD
Cultural centers on campus reopen their doors

Cultural center peer liaisons, student staff and deans discuss reopenings and transitioning from remote to in-person events.

September 8, 2021

Yale dance group Rhythmic Blue performs at a first-year mixer for the cultural centers Tuesday evening.
ZAPORAH PRICE
Durfee’s closed indefinitely, The Bow Wow offers alternative

Durfee’s is closed, but new food shops present an alternative for Yale community members.

September 8, 2021

ANIKA ARORA SETH
YLS Liman Center members testify on solitary confinement in Pennsylvania

A public interest law center at Yale prepares longitudinal analysis of nationwide restrictive housing laws for expert testimony on a new Pennsylvania bill.

September 8, 2021

A photo of the YLS sign outside of the building
AMELIA DAVIDSON
Ahead of return to in-person tours, admissions office reflects on year of virtual touring

The admissions office and Yale Visitor Center have hosted virtual tours and information sessions during the pandemic, some of which will continue in the coming year.

September 7, 2021

ISABELLE QIAN
School of the Environment announces award honoring late student Mochen Liao

Anonymous YSE alumni donates Mochen Liao Award to celebrate innovation in the field of industrial ecology.

September 7, 2021

An inset photo of Liao with Kroon Hall in the background.
OLIVIA TUCKER
A cappella rush process sees increased interest, COVID-19-related logistical challenges

A surge in interest has presented logistical challenges for recruitment coordinators, who are constrained by pandemic restrictions that some told the News unfairly advantage athletics over performing arts.

September 7, 2021