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Meet members of the Class of 2024 who distinguished themselves in the classroom, on the field of play, and in their communities.

The other day, I was walking to the library in my favorite sweatshirt. It was dark out and a bit brisk, but I felt perfectly warm. The soft inner lining of the sweatshirt made it comfortable, cozy even, and I felt cocooned in its cloth comfort. I was at once classy, chic and casual.

In an interview with the News, the admissions office explained the motivations behind its new “test-flexible” policy, which will once again mandate that applicants submit standardized test scores starting next fall. Now, however, applicants will be able to choose between submitting SAT, ACT, AP or IB scores.

Pleasant, persistent and pleasurable. These are the characteristics of any earworm: a song, tune or melody that reverberates constantly in one’s mind. An earworm can have a catchy beat, a rhythm in step with one’s daily routine or a sentimental allure. Regardless, an earworm serves as the broken record of the soundtrack of your day. And for me, this tune — my earworm — is “Georgia on My Mind.”

Yale is a mysterious place. From whispers of society parties to screams from the Bass Naked Run, there always seems to be some campus tradition that's equal parts confusing and intriguing. Hi! My name is Eliza, and I’m a sophomore in Pierson College studying comparative literature. I’m one of many Yale students with puzzling backgrounds. I’m trained as a butcher, and I love tofu. I’m Jewish, and my mom’s last name is Church. I’m American, and I went to an international school for 10 years. I quote Proust just as much as I quote Season 8 of Love Island. I know all too well th...