Kaitlyn Pohly
Staff Reporter
kk.pohly@yale.edu
Kaitlyn Pohly is a sophomore in Silliman College. She serves as the Student Life Reporter for the University Desk and previously reported on Student Policy and Affairs. Originally from New York City, Kaitlyn is a History major. Outside of the classroom and the newsroom, Kaitlyn dances with YaleDancers.
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BEN RAAB & KAITLYN POHLY
Yale student delegation heads to Washington for ‘March for Israel’ rally

The Slifka Center for Jewish Life sent a delegation of over 40 students to the “March for Israel” in the nation’s capital. They were joined by a group of over 100 local New Haveners and a crowd of more than 200,000 to express support for Israel in the Israel-Hamas war.

November 15, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY
Campus religious engagement on the rise

According to the Yale Chaplain’s Office, an increasing number of students have expressed interest in engaging with the religious communities on campus.

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

ESMA OKUTAN & KAITLYN POHLY
On the ground in the West Bank: Yalies4Palestine organizes fundraiser for workers

The fundraiser aims to support hundreds of Palestinians who were in Israel or the West Bank when war broke out between Israel and Hamas.

October 17, 2023

BEN RAAB & KAITLYN POHLY
Petition to oust pro-Palestine professor for ‘promoting lies and violence’ gains 25,000 signatures in just over a day

The Change.org petition cites professor Zareena Grewal’s social media activity condoning Hamas’s attack on Israel this past weekend. The University has since defended Grewal’s right to free speech.

October 12, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY & YURII STASIUK
Hundreds from Yale and Greater New Haven mourn violence against, deaths of Israelis

On Monday evening, around 600 people gathered at the Women’s Table and the Jewish Community Center in Woodbridge to sing, pray and hear from some of Yale and New Haven’s Jewish leaders.

October 10, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY
Slifka Center cancels Simchat Torah celebration in response to ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza

A formal declaration of war between Israel and militant group Hamas has pushed students and University groups to reflect on and respond to the conflict.

October 9, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY
Hallowoads sells out before Yalies can say ‘BOO’

With over a month left before this year’s ‘Hallowoads’ party on Oct. 25, students can no longer purchase tickets.

September 27, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY
Alley Cats tap first woman

With last week marking the end of this season’s a cappella rush, Ryann Schaffer ’27 is now the first female member of the Yale Alley Cats amid a larger push for gender diversity in a cappella.

September 26, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY
New YCC leadership sets priorities for year ahead

After a summer full of planning, the Yale College Council’s newest president and vice president, Julian Suh-Toma and Maya Fonkeu, have begun setting their plans for the year.

September 18, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY, ESMA OKUTAN & TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
Students demand representation in University’s presidential search committee

Students across different schools at Yale are collaborating to make their voices heard in the search for University President Peter Salovey’s successor.

September 15, 2023