Excuse us while we take a brief break from all things academic. Please stop talking about frameworks and social constructs now, section assholes—the only power dynamic we’re interested in is the home-field advantage. The Game’s always better at Yale, and the tailgate is perpetually less lame—even fun—in the Elm City. Day drinking without the party bus means you know which New Haven hot drink you want to spike! Not to mention, it’s your Harvard high school friends’ turn to beg to sleep on your floor. We’re down.

Each year, Herald brings you a guide to The Game; this is one we’re really amped about. We’ve got the dopest of infographics by Kai Takahashi, BK ’16: learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Yale Bowl’s cool architectural features, with complementary pieces by Alisha Jarwala, PC ’15, and Kevin Su, MC ’16, elaborating on the stadium’s interesting history and surroundings. Channel your inner Plastic with a sassy (yet informative!) tailgate map by Christine Mi, ES ’15, and chow down like a gridiron baller with Kohler Bruno, SM ’16. Your favorite weekly celebrates your favorite weekend—what’s not to love?

Looking for more Harvard-Yale fun? Our Voices interviewer, Joe Giammittorio, JE ’15, chats school spirit with the Whaling Crew; Culture’s got a uniquely Herald blend of satire and serious reporting on Harvard-Yale. If you’re not over New Haven yet, check out Features, in which A. Grace Steig, SM ’16, examines the NHPD’s new neighborhood watch program. In Opinion, Cindy Ok, PC ’14, examines the role of nostalgia in mental health, and Austin Bryniarski, CC ’16, unpacks the significance of the referendum on divestment. But if you’re just living for vacation, be sure to check out Reviews, where you’ll learn which movies are must-sees and which are okay to skip.

Like your tailgate cup, our issue runneth over. There are Herald treats for all—and after you’re done, there’s turkey to be eaten. This year, we’re thankful for our staff, our readers, and our friends.

Touchdown,
Maude Tisch
Editor-in-chief