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  • Calm before the storm

    On Monday, thousands of graduates will line up on Cross Campus for the commencement procession. But for now, things are a little more relaxed. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 16 2019 09:57am

  • It's that day

    We’re always on the lookout for the first perfect day of spring that brings everyone outside. Despite some high winds, we're going to say that... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | April 4 2019 10:15am

  • Temporary staff

    A new flagpole has sprung up on Cross Campus. It’s an interim replacement for the historic Ledyard Flagstaff in Hewitt Quadrangle, which has... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | March 29 2019 10:48am

  • Springish

    Spring break is aptly named, so far: as students and faculty take a break from classes, we’re seeing a bit of a thaw. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | March 11 2019 10:15am

  • Pathbreaking

    We’re sharing another picture of yesterday’s snow, because, well, who doesn’t like pictures of snow? But we also wanted to note... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | March 5 2019 01:40pm

  • One perfect rose

    We spotted a remnant of Valentine’s Day this morning on the Women's Table. EDITED: Burgwell Howard, the dean of student engagement for Yale... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | February 15 2019 10:36am

  • Melting

    It’s a sunny morning after yesterday’s ice and snow, and things are thawing on Cross Campus. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | February 13 2019 10:05am

  • It’s decorative gourd season, Elis!

    While students are on fall break, Yale Hospitality took over Cross Campus today for its fall produce market, with fresh local apples, cider, and... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | October 19 2018 02:06pm

  • Happy Birthday to Yale

    Yesterday was the 317th anniversary of Yale's founding by Connecticut's General Assembly—and the fifth Founders Day celebration. The new... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | October 10 2018 08:32am

  • Green field

    It’s a beautiful fall afternoon on Cross Campus. What do you remember best about this lawn? Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | October 5 2018 03:52pm

  • Heat wave

    As a member of the Class of 1913 once wrote, “It’s too darn hot.” Classes started yesterday in the midst of a heat wave. Some... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | August 30 2018 10:37am

  • Lazy, hazy, crazy

    Today is the first full day of summer, and the campus is buzzing with tourists and participants in summer programs. 72 degrees and partly... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | June 22 2018 02:07pm

  • Temptation

    Remember how the best time to be outside in the whole school year was during reading period, when you really ought to be in the library? Still true. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 1 2018 08:33am

  • Long time coming

    This year, it feels like we’ve really earned a spate of “outside weather.” Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | April 19 2018 08:23am

  • Repopulated

    We’re always happy to see a campus full of students again when spring break is over. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | March 27 2018 08:47am

  • Wish you were here

    Thanks to this Cross Campus snowperson for sending us a selfie this morning! The university is back to work today after yesterday’s storm... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | March 8 2018 10:03am

  • Cold comfort

    We’re headed for a balmy high of 31 F in New Haven today. Alumni, what can you tell first-years about how to survive winter at Yale? Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | January 8 2018 10:18am

  • Standout

    One of our favorite fall trees is making a spectacle of itself in this morning’s rain. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | November 22 2017 10:23am

  • Commemorative eats

    Yale’s fourth annual Founders Day celebration is under way on Cross Campus right now. It’s a chance to celebrate the university's 316th... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | October 11 2017 12:26pm