Despite being the warmest year on record, many campuses are feeling the brrrr. Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia is one of them. While snow is beautiful and sometimes even gets us out of going to class, it also makes it harder for some people to get around. A Yakker at Dalhousie recognized that their elderly neighbors might have a tough time with the excess snow and cold, and took it upon themselves to alleviate some of the neighbors’ stress. The community was impressed, and surely appreciated the gracious and thoughtful effort. Let it snow! 

University of Alabama beat Clemson University, 45-40, behind a stunning onside kick to capture the College Football Playoff National Championship Monday night. The competition was fierce, and naturally the Alabama and Clemson Yik Yak feeds were on fire. Among the expected trash-talk, it was nice to see the top of both feeds full of sportsmanship, respect, and admiration for the all-round electric play.

It all started last January when Marla, a Yakker at the University of North Florida, took to Yik Yak looking to make friends and connect with her herd. One series of replies stuck out to Marla in particular – they came from a Yakker named Tanner, whose humor and camaraderie seemed to have the makings of a perfect friendship. After communicating virtually for several weeks, the Yakkers decided to meet for dinner.

Today, I am a changed Yak. And it all started with 1 hug.  

I’m here to talk about something real good. There’s a lot happening in our world that makes me want to put my head in my hairy hands. But last week I heard about something incredible, and I had to find out more. 

86 miles down the road from our Atlanta HQ is the Snelling Dining Commons on University of Georgia’s campus. Students come to Snelling to meet with friends, grab food before class, or sneak in a couple more minutes of studying. But they also come to Snelling for a very special woman named Miss Sandra Patterson.