Olivia Cyrus
Staff Reporter
olivia.cyrus@yale.edu
Olivia Cyrus covers the Yale College Council at Yale. Originally from Collierville, Tennessee, she is a first year in Morse College majoring in English.
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YCC pushes for MENA Cultural Center

Proposal by Davenport Senator Joseph Elsayyid calls for a dedicated cultural house, citing ongoing challenges in community-building and institutional permanence.

March 26, 2025

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YCC elections are approaching. Here’s what students should know before voting

With the Yale College Council election season underway, Yale students will soon have the chance to elect their representatives — here’s a breakdown of key dates, rules and guidelines.

March 26, 2025

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YCC senators work to enhance engagement with first-year students

Yale College Council representatives seek to strengthen connections with their constituents, as many first-year students are unaware of their initiatives.

March 5, 2025

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Forging community: Black first years carve out their place at Yale

The News spoke with six Black first-year students about their experiences, challenges and triumphs on campus.

February 27, 2025

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Yale Hospitality to cut “hot lunches” at five residential colleges, YCC warns

The Yale College Council claims to have learned at a meeting with Yale Hospitality that “hot lunches” will be removed at Timothy Dwight, Pierson, Davenport, Trumbull and Jonathan Edwards colleges after spring break.

February 24, 2025

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UOFC revives Capital Equipment Program to maximize underused resources

The initiative aims to restore student access to audiovisual equipment and promote campus-wide collaboration.

February 20, 2025

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YCC approves budget for FroCo Narcan training

The new Yale College Council initiative aims to equip first-year counselors with life-saving naloxone administration skills to combat opioid overdoses on campus.

February 12, 2025

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YCC passes “Buddy System” proposal to ease dining hall restrictions

The new policy, if adopted, would allow students to bring a guest to restricted dining halls on weeknights, fostering inclusivity and community.

February 12, 2025

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Yale hosts inaugural pre-law conference for aspiring undergraduates

Nearly 400 students gathered at Yale Law School for panels, networking and insights from leading legal professionals.

February 6, 2025

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YCC passes proposal for Yale Police oversight board, citing ‘concerning’ surveillance of pro-Palestinian protesters

The Yale College Council proposed creating an independent oversight board of the YPD, which would include student representatives. Dean Pericles Lewis told the News he’s “in favor” of the idea.

February 4, 2025

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YCC passes $10 laundry stipend proposal to ease student costs

This Sunday, the Yale College Council passed a policy proposal that would provide a $10 laundry stipend to students at Yale. The proposal, sponsored by […]

February 4, 2025