Yale Daily News

Judy Wang

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Conservatives: Without a voice?

Conservatives at Yale have little to look forward to these days. Feeling stigmatized and silenced, some are searching for a community of peers, and not finding what they are looking for in Yale’s debating societies. Will these closet conservatives find their safe haven, or will they remain a silent minority?

Latino heritage binds Elis, locals

The bond that formed between Yalies and the local Latino community, though less intimate today, has nevertheless lasted through the years — a fact that may become more apparent in the upcoming weeks as the two groups celebrate Latino heritage together.

Weak dollar increases costs of study abroad

American dollar falls to 30-year low against euro

As the value of the U.S. dollar takes a plunge, Elis spending this term abroad are feeling the strain, even as foreign students here spend more freely.

Students join in ‘Jena Six’ protests

Yale students are seeking ways to show their support for the Louisiana black teenagers known as the “Jena Six.”

Univ. boosts ties with India

In a demonstration that Yale’s interests in Asia extend far south of the Great Wall, the University is taking up a number of initiatives to strengthen ties to India this semester, starting with a visit from the country’s leaders in higher education.

Chun proves popular with Berkeleyites

Like many college students, Marvin Chun sleeps an average of four hours every night.

YSFP cooks up tomato workshop

When life gives you tomatoes, make tomato sauce.

Vigil reflects on tragedy

More than 40 students stopped by the little-known Branford College Chapel, located at the base of Harkness Tower, late Monday to attend an all-night Buddhist ceremony of blessing and remembrance called a pirith.

Studies rank publications’ popularity

Two new studies aim to shed new light on the relative popularity of student publications and how students vote in Yale College Council elections.

Freshmen tackle topic of racism

Administrators assigned summer reading to spark discussion among 2011ers

The freshmen summer reading assignment was inspired by lengthy discussion between administrators and students concerned about last year’s spate of racially charged incidents, including allegedly racist fliers posted around campus and content in several undergraduate publications that some students found hurtful.

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