Kaitlyn Pohly
Staff Reporter
Kaitlyn Pohly is a sophomore in Silliman College. She serves as the Student Life Reporter for the University Desk and previously reported on Student Policy and Affairs. Originally from New York City, Kaitlyn is a History major. Outside of the classroom and the newsroom, Kaitlyn dances with YaleDancers.
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Yale Dean’s Office sees 83 residential college transfer requests

The Yale College Dean’s Office received 83 requests from students to transfer residential colleges for the 2023-24 school year. 63 of these requests were approved.

Students rally for religious housing accommodations

Students gathered on Cross Campus on Feb. 22 to protest the Yale College Dean’s Office new streamlined housing process that does not formally consider religious housing accommodations.

Streamlined on-campus housing process to take effect for fall 2023

The Yale College Dean’s Office has announced a set of changes to the housing process in an effort to standardize the housing draw across all 14 residential colleges.

Advising to expand to incoming first years

Advising at Yale is currently being evaluated by the Committee on Teaching, Learning, and Advising, and is set to see changes this summer.

Yale Health announces expansion to new office

In connection with Yale Student Health, the Yale community will soon welcome a new Campus Health Office to develop and maintain Yale’s public health infrastructure.

FOMO at Yale: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

I know all of my college friends’ bitmojis. I promise it’s not because I avidly use bitmojis in text conversation or anything like that. The […]

Yale’s “Süperfly” returns in full swing and gears up for the spring season

Yale’s men’s ultimate frisbee team, Süperfly, is off to a strong start ahead of the spring season.

Students describe classroom accessibility in light of Yale’s mask-optional policy

The News spoke to 8 students about experiences with classroom accessibility in the three weeks since Yale implemented a mask-optional policy in all campus spaces.

Silliman College welcomes autumn with Fall Harvest Festival

Sillimanders rang in the season over the weekend with apple cider, pumpkin painting and college spirit.

Yalies need to stop sleeping on their eight hours of sleep, experts say

With the start of classes for the semester well underway, Yalies’ sleep schedules are becoming increasingly concerning to sleep experts.

Slifka Center reopens after two-year, $8 million renovation

The Slifka Center for Jewish Life, nestled just beyond Blue State Coffee on Wall Street, opened its doors this semester for the first time since […]