Krystie Yandoli

Krystie Yandoli is a senior women and gender studies and English and textual studies major. Her column appears every Wednesday in the Daily Orange.

I’m a Millennial, and I’m Disappointed in Obama

I’m a Millennial, and I’m Disappointed in Obama I’m a Millennial, and I’m Disappointed in Obama

I wanted a president who believed in the same issues that I did. Yet for many of us, what came after Obama’s campaign was a string of broken promises. 

Dec 11, 2013 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli and StudentNation

The Danger of White Student Unions

The Danger of White Student Unions The Danger of White Student Unions

The complexities of racial tensions on campus are too many and the stakes too high to allow white student unions at universities.

Sep 11, 2013 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli and StudentNation

Bikini Basketball League Is an Insult to Title IX

Bikini Basketball League Is an Insult to Title IX Bikini Basketball League Is an Insult to Title IX

Pick a women’s college basketball team, and cheer them on this season.

Oct 2, 2012 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

My Feminist Harry Potter Tumblr

My Feminist Harry Potter Tumblr My Feminist Harry Potter Tumblr

The Feminist Harry Potter Tumblr and Hunger Is Not a Game campaign are great examples of  how fan activism can influence social change aided by our passions and pursuits.

Apr 4, 2012 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

Occupy Colleges and the 2012 Election

Occupy Colleges and the 2012 Election Occupy Colleges and the 2012 Election

"The youth didn't lose energy, we lost our leader."

Feb 23, 2012 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

Occupy Valentine’s Day Occupy Valentine’s Day

A different way to celebrate the Hallmark holiday.  

Feb 14, 2012 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

California Bills Can Set Precedent for Women’s Colleges to Sharpen Transgender Policies California Bills Can Set Precedent for Women’s Colleges to Sharpen Transgender Policies

A trio of bills in California supporting LGBT rights represent an important shift in the right direction.

Dec 19, 2011 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

Occupy Uconn Takes the Library During Finals Occupy Uconn Takes the Library During Finals

Students involved in the University of Connecticut’s Occupy movement didn’t take a break from protesting during finals week—they set up a permanent occupation in ...

Dec 15, 2011 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

Advice to Students: Be Wary of Blind Allegiance in College Sports Advice to Students: Be Wary of Blind Allegiance in College Sports

The difference between allegiance and blind allegiance is simple -- it's about putting those critical thinking skills to good use and mindfully analyzing the ethics of a situation ...

Dec 4, 2011 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

Syracuse Rallies Against Campus Violence Syracuse Rallies Against Campus Violence

Local organizers are hoping that the November 30 rally is only a starting point for SU students to open up an important dialogue about issues of police brutality and civil rights...

Dec 1, 2011 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

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