PUBLIC EDITOR: Picking the right headline“McInnis lacks unique academic vision.” That was the headline the News ran on Oct. 4 for a major story on University President Maurie McInnis’ plans […] Oct 14 24October 14, 2024Article at Yale Daily News
PUBLIC EDITOR: An introductionIn an institution as long standing as the News, the public editor’s role is remarkably new — only dating back to 2020. Over its brief […] Aug 30 24August 30, 2024Article at Yale Daily News
Yale police violently arrest four pro-Palestine protestersVideos from Wednesday night show officers tackling two of the four protesters at the intersection of Rose and Alexander Walk. Two of the four people arrested are Yale students. May 02 24May 02, 2024Article at Yale Daily News
Encampment organizers post texts of administrator negotiationsOrganizers posted a transcript on Instagram that they say show negotiations with Dean Pericles Lewis on Sunday, April 21. The texts, which were obtained by the News, show negotiations breaking down over the issue of disclosure of investments. Apr 29 24April 29, 2024Article at Yale Daily News
Salovey email overcounts protester arrestsIn a Monday afternoon email, Yale President Peter Salovey said 60 protesters had been arrested on Beinecke Plaza. The News confirmed, however, that there were 48 arrests; Salovey has not yet publicly acknowledged his apparent error. Apr 24 24April 24, 2024Article at Yale Daily News
Smaller divestment protests continue on Cross Campus, in Sterling Memorial Library as organizers undergo leadership transitionFollowing the arrest of 48 pro-Palestine protesters on Monday morning, smaller demonstrations calling for Yale to divest from military weapons manufacturers continued on Tuesday. Lead organizers of “Occupy Beinecke” — the group that set up the Apr 24 24April 24, 2024Article at Yale Daily News
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested at Union StationMetropolitan Transportation Authority police say they issued nine misdemeanor summons for second-degree breach of peace during a sit-in at Union Station protesting against Israel’s war in Gaza and U.S. military aid for Israel. Attendees say 13 Mar 29 24March 29, 2024Article at Yale Daily News
Yale wins quizbowl national championship for second year in a rowThe Bulldogs excelled across 17 games at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology last weekend. Apr 28 23April 28, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
Lupe Fiasco named Saybrook Associate FellowThe Grammy-winning rapper, singer, record producer and entrepreneur will become a member of Saybrook’s Fellowship program. Apr 27 23April 27, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
Student groups call on Yale to cancel contract with British security company, alleging human rights violationsYalies4Palestine is circulating a resolution to join Columbia and Cornell in divesting from G4S due to the company’s alleged human rights abuses worldwide. Apr 19 23April 19, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
NHPD investigates antisemitic flyers targeting SOM studentThe flyers, which were posted around New Haven and Hamden last month, attacked Robert Lucas for his efforts to rename Whitney Avenue after Black academic Edward Bouchet. Apr 14 23April 14, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
Yaledancers is “Golden” for their 50th anniversary showYale’s oldest dance group returns with a striking show. Apr 14 23April 14, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
Internal affairs investigation concludes officers involved in Cox case violated NHPD policyOfficers involved in the incident were cited in the IA report for not having their body cameras on during the incident, improperly using a phone while driving and lying to investigators. Mar 27 23March 27, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
Four months in, New Haven leaders praise crisis team’s progressThe team has responded to almost 300 calls and is planning to expand its hours in July, but has also faced challenges connecting residents to services Mar 03 23March 03, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
Two arrested for local shooting as NHPD reviews reporting procedures to New Haven SchoolsTen New Haven Schools were forced into a lockdown on Monday after shots were fired between two cars a block behind Science Hill. Mar 02 23March 02, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
Undergraduate arrested after YPD finds firearm, illegal drugs in dormThe student was escorted out of Benjamin Franklin College last Wednesday evening. Feb 22 23February 22, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
“An imbalance of power”: Students criticize YPD for limited reformsAs YPD implements a new differential response model to emergency calls, student activists have continued to push for abolition. Feb 10 23February 10, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
YPU and “Red Scare” podcaster Dasha Nekrasova resolve to polarizeActress and online personality Dasha Nekrasova joined the Yale Political Union to debate political polarization. Feb 09 23February 09, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
Elicker leads with optimism in State of the City speechMayor Justin Elicker highlighted economic growth and financial stability while promising to improve education and housing in his annual State of the City address. Feb 07 23February 07, 2023Article at Yale Daily News
Community leaders link police violence against Tyre Nichols and Randy CoxAt a Saturday press conference, speakers drew parallels between two recent examples of police brutality, while also pressing for reforms in both New Haven and broader Connecticut. Jan 31 23January 31, 2023Article at Yale Daily News