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Coffee with the Candidates: A Profile of the Ward 1 Alder Contenders
A Profile of the Ward 1 Alder Contenders
Ward 1 Debate: Candidates Differ Little on Policy, a Lot on Approach
Alder candidates Ugonna Eze ’16 and Sarah Eidelson ’12 threw down at the only debate before Tuesday’s election.
Sarah Eidelson Wins Ward 1 Democratic Primary
At 8:08 PM on Wednesday night, Sarah Eidelson ‘12 was declared the winner of the Democratic primary election for Ward 1 alder. With 307 votes, Eidelson handily beat out her opponent Fish Stark ’17, who tallied 175 votes.
Ward 1 Debate: Stark Speaks Well, But Eidelson Gains Momentum
During the season of Republican presidential debates, the democratic primary debate – for Ward One Alder of New Haven – took center stage at Yale. Spaces in Davies Auditorium quickly filled up as students and New Haven residents seated themselves,…
Stark Campaign Starts Strong
The crowd gathered on the corner of Elm and College vibrated visibly from across the street. Only a handful of people were present: many were in “Fish Stark for Alder” t-shirts, bright purple and orange in striking contrast to the…
A Grateful Guest: How Yale Gives Back to its Host City
Greeted by the high-pitched giggles of students and the whirring of pencil sharpeners, Hannah Greene ‘18 enters the office at New Haven Reads, a place that truly has become a second-home for her. In the cramped, but cozy space, filled…
Student Activism in the Elm City
Some students sang, “Whose Side Are You On, Yale?” Others sat on the staircase of Woodbridge Hall, simultaneously drafting essays and social media updates. The atmosphere grew tenser as 5 PM approached. Checking their watches, students put away their laptops…
CLAY Breaks the Mold
For many students, CLAY is just a name – one synonymous with “that pro-life group.” But they know little about Yale’s ideological minority.