YDN Podcast Desk

Beyond making our day-to-day college-life feel surreal, Covid-19 has also dramatically altered our dreams. We’re dreaming more vividly, more bizarrely and remembering our dreams more. Join us as we delve into the pandemic dreams of Yalies and talk to dream expert Dr. Deirdre Barrett about some of the recurring pandemic themes showing up for dreamers across the world.

This episode was produced by Mina Caraccio and Malia Munley. A special thanks to our esteemed guests Dr. Deirdre Barrett, Armaan Kalsi, Jordi Bertrán Ramírez, and Maude Lechner.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many facets of our lives. In particular, it’s taken a massive toll on the arts world, shutting down art galleries, museums, and exhibits. How have artists in New Haven been personally impacted? Have events that happened during the past year inspired their work in any way? To find out more, I sat down with Allana Clarke, who is currently a fellow at the NXTHVN arts incubator working on photography, performance videography, and sculpting, among other media. We talked about her role at NXTHVN, the meaning of her art, and the effect the pandemic has had on her.

For more information about the NXTHVN incubator and to see some of Allana’s work, click the links below:

NXTHVN: www.nxthvn.com/

This episode was produced by Matthew Fan. Special thanks to Allana Clarke for taking the time to talk with me. Music for this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions.

Varsity student-athletes at Yale sit down to discuss the various myths and biases they face at elite academic institutions. Discussions around race, socioeconomic class, background, gender, and much more contribute to the answers behind some of the various misconceptions.

Guests: EJ Jarvis, Thomas Toney, Aris Katafygiotis, Jack Twyford, Molly Fallek, Abrianna Barrett and Hannah Johns.

This Black History Month special episode focuses on two first-years as they tell their experiences with imposter syndrome and performance anxiety. They discuss the difficulties that are specific to students of color at Yale and what should be done about it. Research mentioned in the podcast is from “Racial and Ethnic-Related Stressors as Predictors of Perceived Stress and Academic Performance for African American Students at a Historically Black College and University” by Tawanda M. Greer.

Guests: Kofi Samuels and Jade Villegas

Relationships and dating are a fundamental part of the college experience. This episode explores how international and American students think about long-distance committed relationships. Do expectations from a partner change with cultures? Should students come to Yale already in a relationship? How has the current pandemic shaped students' approach to hookup culture and romance?

The featured music is “Algea Trio” by Blue Dot Sessions.

Black STEM scholars at Yale discuss the challenges of being an underrepresented demographic in Yale’s STEM departments. Perspectives on microaggressions, community, and resources are explored to shed light on how it feels to be Black in a predominantly white field and predominantly white institution.

A special episode of the Yale Daily News Black History Month Special Issue. Producer Sydney Bryant spoke with Cassidy Arrington, Carlos Brown, Aderonke Adejare and Danielle Neil to talk about their love for poetry, dance theatre and singing respectively and how the intersections of their identity inform their art.

Here at Yale, we are surrounded by people from different backgrounds, hometowns, majors and interests. This gives us the perfect opportunity to have interesting conversations and learn from each other. Exchange will bring together both international and American students around a virtual table to talk about everything ranging from dating on campus, the politics of COVID safety, and culture shocks of entering the college world. Whether it’s transitioning to a new state, country or continent, to navigating fahrenheit, inches and feet, this podcast will explore the different stories that create the Yale experience.

The featured music is "Lemon and Melon" by Blue Dot Sessions.

This episode was produced by Sude Yenilmez and Katerina Kargioti.

Special thanks to April Kim, Michael Chang, Jude Ong, Awuor Onguru, and Aparajita Kaphle.

The YDN Weekly Roundup features the top headlines of the week, released every Friday. Hosted by Kunsang Dorjee. Produced by Allison Park, Phoebe Liu and Jose Davila IV. Read more at yaledailynews.com. Cover art by Dora Guo. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Articles mentioned: More than 150 students, majority first years, went before COVID disciplinary committee; More than two decades in the making, civilian review board holds first public meeting; 40.2 percent of returning student-athletes take leaves of absence this fall; Yale admin and YSN faculty discuss student racism complaints; International filmmakers take part in Yale Student Film Festival.

This episode of Attune features one short story and two poems. First up is “Dear Neighbor,” a poem written by Lukas Bacho and read by Sam Ahn, with music by Matt Udry. Next is “The Labyrinthian,” a short story written by Kyle Mazer and read by Peter Steinmann, with music by Parker Redcross. Lastly you’ll hear “Winter Winds and the Shifting Ashes” written by Sebastian Tsai and read by Sebastian Roizner Rodriguez, with music also by Matt Udry. Link to stories: (linktr.ee/FollowAlongwithAttune)

This episode was produced by Christine Yang, Slaveya Zaharieva, Kadiatou Keita, and Emilia Fernández, as well as Sydney Bryant, Sophia Lee, and Eileen Peng. Intro and outro music composed by Sharon Ahn. Sound engineered by Kadiatou Keita, Emilia Fernandez, and Sydney Bryant.

Attune is an audio narrative anthology showcasing student-written short stories, plays, and poetry, as well as voice talent and original soundtracks by both Yale students and alumni.

Link to SFX Attributions: bit.ly/2VwLTpe