Yik Yak — an app where individuals can anonymously post to a five-mile radius — has gained traction at the College. Who are the people that choose to spend their time building their Yakarma — the arbitrary points doled out to frequent and successful Yik Yak users — and how have they crafted strategies to get the most upvotes? We spoke with three students to find out.

Last year, the College announced that House Coordinators (HCs) would be paid for their work. Although there are no new responsibilities for the HCs this year, the addition of compensation has changed the nature of the position.