I'm Laura Pappano, a journalist and author. I started The East Rock Record to bring kids and college mentors together to report and write about their community. They are absolute pros!

I’m a senior at Yale studying anthropology and political science. In high school, I started reporting for the New Haven Independent and continued reporting on New Haven at the Yale Daily News. During summers in college, I worked as an intern at ABC News in New York City and in D.C., and now in my last semester, I am at News 8 (WTNH-TV)! I’m thrilled to get the chance to work with students at the...

Isabel is a freshman at Yale University studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from New York City. Despite being on the pre-med track, she has a true passion for journalism and was involved with a lot of newspaper writing, free speech advocacy for student journalists, and mentoring throughout her high school years. She is beyond excited to work with The East Rock Record reporters to e...

Hailing from southern Virginia, Tina Li is a sophomore studying English. She writes and edits for The New Journal and reports for the Yale Daily News. Her high school didn't have a robust newspaper program, so she's excited to guide ERR students in the fruitful endeavor that is journalism. In her free time, she's trying to read a book from every country, knit a scarf for all her friends, and pet lots...

Han is a non-traditional transfer student back for her second year at The East Rock Record! She is an American Studies major from Kansas, where she first completed her GED and attended community college. Han is passionate about public humanities and improving literacy, having worked with students of all ages and backgrounds. Currently, they serve as a Writing Partner both on campus and through th...

I'm Erin McCarthy King, and I lead Yale's Pathways to Arts & Humanities program. I have been a high school and college educator for over 20 years and love introducing kids and teens to new experiences that broaden their horizons! I am originally from the New Haven area. I live nearby with my husband, four children, and our pup!

John Kennedy is the long-time 7th and 8th Grade math teacher, Chair of the School Planning and Management Team (SPMT), and resident Dungeon Master (DM) at East Rock. While teaching was not his initial calling, wide experiences in military service, blue and gray-collar work, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood led him to become an active member of the school's community. He also is an avid coffee dri...

Sebastian Ward is a history major at Yale University and a dedicated writer and researcher with a passion for social justice, labor rights, and community engagement. This past summer, Sebastian authored articles on labor movements, corporate misconduct, and grassroots efforts at More Perfect Union. Sebastian’s experience includes roles at the Yale Office of Public Affairs and Communications, where...

Ghai Tit is a sophomore at Yale, majoring in Political science. He is passionate about creative writing and is exploring different genres of literature. When not reading books, he enjoys playing piano, playing chess, and listening to music. He is thrilled to be a part of ERR.

Yash Roy is a senior at Yale, studying Global Affairs and Data Science. Originally from Chicago and New Jersey, Yash has spent his time at Yale as a student journalist, reporting and editing for the Yale Daily News. At the YDN, he covered City Hall & state politics. He has also reported for the New Haven Independent, the Connecticut Mirror and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. At the Journal Sentinel,...

I’m a senior at Yale studying English. I have always been passionate about providing students with the tools they need to be enthusiastic learners. Working with ERR has set an incredible example of this, and I am always inspired by our student’s creativity and instinct as journalists!

Michael is a junior studying political science and history at Yale from California. Outside of the classroom, Michael is a writer, educator, organizer, and elected representative for his central California community who leads a local nonprofit, bilingual news and journalism education organization called Voices of Monterey Bay. Formerly a writer and editor with the Yale Daily News, Michael is excited...

I’m Martine, a junior at Yale studying Political Science, Urban Studies and Education Studies. I am from Syracuse, NY, a city similar to New Haven, and I love both my homes a lot, including the stories we tell about them. I also work for Future Coalition, where I design trainings and workshops for young organizers across the country. I am so looking forward to learning from the journalists of ERR...

Nicole Manning is a Yale University student studying History and Political Science with a certificate in Education Studies. She is passionate about bridging the gap between education and forms of expression through media, with a background in journalism and providing local public schools with access to media literacy toolkits. Through internships and campus organizations, Manning has gained experience...

Hi I'm Dylan, a senior history major at Yale. I was born in the north of Ireland and raised on Long Island—and love visiting both in his time away from Yale. I love writing, storytelling, and journalism and have written for nearly every publication at Yale, and served as the Editor in Chief of the Yale Globalist. I am fascinated by urban/infrastructural studies and how we are affected by the built...

Hi, I'm Sarah, a senior at Yale from Nashville, Tennessee studying neuroscience and global health. Outside of the ERR, I have reported and edited for the Yale Daily News, and I also do neuroscience research and play violin in Berkeley College Orchestra. In my free time, I love going on runs to East Rock, knitting, and listening to Taylor Swift. I am excited to help the students at the East Rock Record...

Educator. Student of Life. Public Servant. I am deeply committed to the social and economical empowerment of my community. My hobbies include listening to music, drumming and, most importantly, enjoying my beautiful family.