The empty debate room on Tuesday night confirmed not only YCC’s failure to engage students, but also our own apathy toward their most immediate body for institutional reform. We applaud all of this year’s candidates for their energy and commitment to students—and we hope that they return the favor.
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Last But Not Least: Liveblogging Obama’s Final State of the Union
Happy State of the Union! Join us as we analyze the cheers, jeers, standing ovations, partisan antics, and fresh memes.
Politic Podcast: Episode 7 – Seventeen
Who knew it would be such a nailbiter?
In this final episode of the Politic Podcast, we recap the Ward 1 election and conclude, for the final time, with our rumor mill.
For Ward 1 Alder, No Endorsement
The Politic has decided to endorse neither Ugonna Eze ’16 nor Sarah Eidelson ’12 for the position of Ward 1 Alder. Both candidates approach the position from different places: Eze, as a current student and philosophy major, wants to learn more about the city and employ the connections he has formed at Yale to …
Politic Podcast: Episode 6 – Candidates Jog, Not Sprint, to the Finish Line
Welcome to the sixth and penultimate episode of The Politic Podcast. This week, we discuss the current state of the Ward 1 election and interview President of Yale College Democrats, Tyler Blackmon. And as always, we conclude with our Rumor Mill.
Third Time’s the Charm: Liveblogging the GOP Debate
Join The Politic as we liveblog this special Halloweek debate. Will there be tricks or treats?
Politic Podcast: Episode 5 – The Guardian of Ward 1
In this episode, we have a conversation with Amalia Halikias, the former manager for Ugonna Eze’s campaign. We conclude, as always, with our Rumor Mill.
Ready to Rumble: Liveblogging the First Democratic Debate
Will Hillary hold court? Or will Sanders make her feel the Bern? And as for Martin, Lincoln, and Jim, will they even get a word in?