Tristan Hernandez
Staff Reporter
tristanncade | Tristan.Hernandez@yale.edu
Tristan Hernandez covers student policy and affairs for the News. He is also a copy editor and previously reported on student life. Originally from Austin, Texas, he is a sophomore in Pierson College majoring in political science.
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TRISTAN HERNANDEZ & JANE PARK
Dance group boosts fundraiser for ‘Palestinian anarchist fighters’ during weekend shows

During at least two performances, Ballet Folklórico displayed a QR code linking to an Instagram post with a Venmo handle, since deactivated, to support self-described “Palestinian anarchist fighters.” On Monday, the co-presidents said they were solely responsible for displaying the QR code, apologized to members and called it a “grave error” in an email to the group.

November 14, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ & HANNAH KOTLER
Cultural houses hold teach-in on policing 

Speakers lecture on history of policing in America and abolition alternatives to policing.

November 7, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ & ADAM WALKER
Lawyers, advocates weigh in on implications of Khan ruling

The News spoke with three lawyers and Title IX advocates about Saifullah Khan’s defamation suit and potential implications for future Title IX cases.

November 3, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY & TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
YCC passes legislation to reimburse students for healthcare-related travel expenses

On Sunday, the Yale College Council passed a bill that reimburses students for travel to Yale Health and nearby hospitals.

November 3, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
Second Circuit Court of Appeals issues ruling in Khan case, opens possibility for sexual assault victims to be liable for defamation lawsuits

After the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that former Yale student Saifullah Khan could sue the woman whom he allegedly raped for defamation, the Second Court of Appeals issued a decision on Wednesday allowing that defamation suit to go forward. The new ruling now opens the possibility for accusers in University Title IX hearings over sexual assault to be sued for defamation.

October 26, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
Hundreds walk out for Palestine, demand action from Yale

Yalies and New Haveners took part in a national walkout day in support of Palestinians in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

October 26, 2023

JOSIE REICH & TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
Student safety concerns, social tensions swirl as Israel-Hamas war continues

At several Ivy League universities and across the country, the Israel-Hamas war has generated tensions and unrest. The News spoke with eight Yale students affected by the war about their concerns for their safety as well as their emotional well-being.

October 18, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ & MOLLY REINMANN
How Yale’s admissions office will use racial demographic data post-affirmative action

After the repeal of affirmative action, the admissions office can no longer see individual or aggregate racial data during the admissions process, but the University can still use data that students choose to provide on their applications.

October 17, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ & MAIA NEHME
YCC program will boost access to Narcan, fentanyl test strips

The Yale College Council plans to implement a second pilot program that will train students to administer Narcan kits and fentanyl test strips.

October 17, 2023

MOLLY REINMANN & TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
Messages declare ‘Death to Palestine’ on Hopper whiteboard 

Last week, anti-Palestine messages in English and Hebrew were written on an entryway whiteboard; the Grace Hopper Head of College sent an email to students affirming “academic freedom” and urging adherence “to accepted standards of mutual tolerance.” The email did not explicitly mention the whiteboard messages.

October 16, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ & CONNOR ARAKAKI
Yalies observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Students, faculty and community members celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday with performances and rallies; related events will continue throughout the week.

October 10, 2023