Author Archives: Chelsea Purvis

In one way or another, food quality affects every aspect of life at Yale. The quality of the food in the residential college dining halls plays a central role in defining the times we share with the people we meet here. It affects our health and the energy we can devote to pursuing academic interests »

Ah, Valentine’s Day. Chocolate, roses, romance. Well, the “romance” aspect of Valentine’s Day might not always work out the way we’d like it to. But what could be wrong with chocolate and roses, Valentine’s staples enjoyed by even the single among us? Unfortunately, a lot is wrong with chocolate and roses, and it has nothing »

Over the past few months, there has been much commentary on the advantages of sustainable and organic farming efforts. Yale community members are becoming aware that when we purchase or support food produced on local, private farms by environmentally responsible methods, there are tremendous benefits to the regional economy, the global ecosystem and our health. »