Isobel McClure
Staff Reporter
isobel.mcclure@yale.edu
Isobel McClure covers Student Policy and Affairs as an Associate Reporter under the University Desk; she also serves as a member of copy staff. Originally from New York City, Isobel is a first year in Pauli Murray College.
Author Archive
ISOBEL MCCLURE
New director takes up mantle at newly-reestablished Parks Department

The arrival of a new director comes after the separation of New Haven’s Parks and Public Department in May and emphasized the city’s efforts to dedicate renewed attention to the parks.

December 6, 2024

NORA MOSES & ISOBEL MCCLURE
Housing process to prioritize juniors over seniors, increase single-gender bathrooms

In Thursday's emails to the student body, Dean of Student Affairs Melanie Boyd announced two major changes to Yale’s housing policy.

November 21, 2024

ISOBEL MCCLURE
YCC proposes reducing graduation credit requirements

The bill, introduced by two YCC senators, aims to reduce the number of graduation credits from 36 to 32 and allow students to focus “more fully” on their courses.

November 18, 2024

ISOBEL MCCLURE
Yalies navigate election anxiety

Student groups offer support to students during the election season, complementing available resources provided by the University.

October 23, 2024

ISOBEL MCCLURE
“In The Heights” playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes ’99 on writing, theater and language

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright reflects on her relationship with language, writing process and experiences working across artistic mediums.

October 23, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN & ISOBEL MCCLURE
State legislature candidates prioritize education spending

Republican and Independent challenger Andrea DiLieto Zola, a political newcomer, will challenge incumbent State Rep. Roland Lemar.

October 14, 2024

ISOBEL MCCLURE
University of New Haven launches scholarship for Afghan women

The Afghan Women’s Scholars program will provide full financial support to 14 Afghan women — 10 undergraduates and four graduate students — throughout their university careers.

October 9, 2024

ISOBEL MCCLURE
Living in outlines

The word outlines has, over the past few weeks, been consistently on my mind. It is a simple noun, composed of only two short syllables — a cadence limited to two abrupt beats. But in it, still, there exists almost an expansiveness — a contained sense of possibility and a receptiveness to change — that is entirely unique. 

September 19, 2024

ISOBEL MCCLURE
The Budget Lab at Yale brings new models and analysis to topical economic debates

The Lab aims to develop economic models that better incorporate the long-term impacts of fiscal policy.

September 15, 2024

ISOBEL MCCLURE
Connecticut declared national “pizza capital” in new interstate signs

The initiative — a collaborative effort between Governor Ned Lamont, the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Office of Tourism — aims to bolster tourism and celebrate the state’s achievements in college basketball, mechanical innovation and, of course, pizza.

September 13, 2024