Updated: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 4:54pm
On Monday, the Oldest College Daily held its spring-semester staff inductions. It is with great pride that we announce the newest inductees to the Yale Daily News. Staff Reporters Lawrence GipsonSilver Spring, Md. Zeke MillerLawrence, N.Y. Basak OtusIstanbul, Turkey Kaitlin PaulsonLos Alamos...
The summer firearms of David Light … the autumn escapades of Casper Desfeux … the spring press releases of Aliza Shvarts. When it came to news, Yale’s 2007-2008 school year, no doubt, saw more than its fair share of scandal. But in the muck of reading week and finals, it may be too easy to think back on 2007-2008 and only recall such moments of tomfoolery or...
As spring settles in at Yale, the scent would indicate that sprouting — and soon to blossom — is a garden of science unlike any planted by the University before. Yale West, the 137-acre former Bayer facility that will be almost exclusively dedicated to scientific research. Construction of new buildings on Science Hill. Expansion of the science and engineering...
For so many of us who currently attend Yale, there was — just around this time of year — that moment. Maybe it came during the Bulldog Days extracurricular bazaar. Hundreds of students, impassioned and emphatic, begging us to enroll. YDN editors and Rumpus editors, Dems and the Party of the Right, side by side, united in common purpose: to convince you that...
After carefully considering the full slate of candidates, we enthusiastically endorse Rich Tao ’10 for Yale College Council president. His passion for motivating others is contagious, his vision for outspoken leadership is well timed and his specific plans are spot on — whether forcing administrative accountability as the new colleges are built, working toward...
Emily Schofield ’09 made the curious decision to run — again — for YCC vice president this spring. Why not, one might ask her, run for president? The reason, we can avow, is simple: Schofield is a born vice president. No role suits her better, and few Yalies seem better matched for the role. Unpretentious, matter of fact and hardworking, Schofield deserves your...
During presentations, all four candidate for YSAC chair truly impressed us with their ingenuity and passion. Jon Terenzetti ’10 delighted with his suggestions for events smaller than Spring Fling that would engage the campus, such as the Social Cup. Travis Long ’10 proved he possesses the all-too-rare ability to simplify and clearly state his priorities, namely...
Jasper Wang '10 is experienced. But he’s not telling anyone about it. He’ll let you find out on your own — and would rather be chosen for his promise, not his years in office. We concur: Experience is merely one on a list of qualifications that make Wang the best choice for YCC secretary. We start, though, with an attribute that may not seem particularly...
As the newly minted catchphrase of the 2008 Yale campaign season goes, “Yes Wu Can.” We support Jonathan Wu ’11 for his positive energy, competence and initiative. As a freshman, Wu has already accomplished much: He has served both as a YCC representative and as FCC chair. While his experience speaks for itself, Wu represents much more than the positions he has...
Anne Xu’s ’09 attention to both detail and leadership makes her the most promising candidate for chair of the Undergraduate Organizations Funding Committee. The directness of her approach, in particular — she was clear about what, exactly, she would want to see changed (such as agendas during meetings) — impressed us. After experiencing first-hand the financial...