Education

Yale Will Not Save Her

Hyerim Bianca Nam | May 31, 2024

Content warning: This column contains references to sexual violence. On April 2, University President Peter Salovey emailed the Yale community under the subject line “Your Yale, Your Voice,” asking us to complete the 2024 Campus

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The gifted and talented program is flawed

Vikki Amourgianos | May 24, 2024

In the fifth grade, my family moved and I transferred to a new school district in New Jersey. In the West Orange school district, I gained admission into the High Aptitude Program, a gifted and talented

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Status update: In a toxic relationship with academia

Mariana Martinez | May 17, 2024

  As amazing as academia can be, it also has a darker, alienating side. “I love academia, but is it good for my mental health?” “I don’t know who I am, but I have no

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Black Princeton is fragmented. Let’s consolidate.

Luqmaan Bamba | May 10, 2024

  [Editor’s note: Although this essay focuses on Princeton, the issue may be relevant to many colleges and schools.]   BSU, PASA, PCC, PEESA, PNSA, PABW, PBMA — call it the alphabet soup of Black student organizations. These are groups intended to cater to specific

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From swiping to sipping: The digital pathway to dependency

Rachelle Evans | May 3, 2024

More than five billion people use some form of social media. In the United States, 75% of teens have an active account on a social media platform. Digitization has crept into our lives and altered our world. People check

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Intolerance towards disagreements is dangerous

Nada Abdulaziz | April 26, 2024

I’ve always considered myself a rather stubborn individual, but alongside that trait, I’ve prided myself on a certain level of self-awareness. I’ve been cautious never to impose my thoughts onto others, respecting their perspectives even

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The feminine urge to apologize

Grace Harris | April 19, 2024

It is almost as if “sorry” is the default response for women. They apologize for having emotions and showing them, for asking a valid question and for walking in the same direction as someone in

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Unlocking the dopamine code: A blueprint for college student well-being

Seth Gabrielson | April 12, 2024

As college students navigating the complexities of academia, we often find ourselves contending with formidable adversaries: seasonal depression, lack of motivation and high levels of stress. According to the National College Health Assessment, approximately 80% of

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How do I avoid the perfectionism trap?

Sharon Saline, Psy.D. | March 29, 2024

Dear Dr. Saline, I recently started my first full-time job after graduating from college and feel like I’m struggling with the adjustment. I’ve had the usual ups and downs in school which come with ADHD.

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