Olivia Cyrus
Staff Reporter
Olivia Cyrus covers the Yale College Council at Yale. Originally from Collierville, Tennessee, she is a first year in Morse College majoring in English.
Author Archive
YCC pushes for non-English courses to fulfill writing requirement

A new policy proposal aims to make Yale’s writing requirement more inclusive, recognizing academic writing in multiple languages as equally valuable.

“We are only as strong as the administration empowers us to be”: YCC seeks budget support from alumni, administration

The Yale College Council seeks alumni support and administrative aid to meet campus-wide needs and increase funding for extracurriculars and key events.

YCC to host first-ever pre-law conference

Featuring insights from top experts and admissions guidance, the event aims to demystify the law school application process and inspire career exploration.

YCC renews push for disability cultural center

Championed by YCC student leaders and backed by campus groups, the proposed center aims to affirm disability as an intersectional cultural identity and foster a sense of belonging at Yale.

YCC considers policy expanding Credit/D/Fail to distributional requirements

The YCC Senate is considering a motion to expand Credit/D/Fail to allow students to explore more rigorous or complex classes to fulfill their distributional requirements.

Deck the Harkness Halls: Christian Yalies spread holiday cheer through faith and community

From Advent wreaths to Christmas parties, Christian groups on campus hold campus celebrations that offer joy, reflection and a break from final exams.

AI in the classroom: new tools bring teaching challenges, professors say

Although services like ChatGPT can be beneficial, professors in the computer science department have found that they reduce students' need to learn in the classroom.

YaleBleeds champions menstrual equity and social justice on campus and beyond

Through workshops, art and community partnerships, Yale’s menstrual equity organization tackles period poverty, challenges stigma and confronts institutional barriers to access.

Dramat 2024 fall mainstage “Into the Woods” set to open this weekend

The classic Sondheim musical will run from Nov. 13-16 at the University Theatre.

NACC kicks off 2024 Indigenous Heritage Month celebrations

From comedy nights to food takeovers, Yale's Native American Cultural Center celebrates Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month with events honoring Indigenous history, resilience and contributions.

Yale to offer new course on Beyoncé’s cultural impact in spring 2025

Students in Professor Daphne Brooks’ course will dive into archives and visual albums to understand Beyoncé’s influence on Black feminist thought and American culture.