Author Archives: J.R. Reed

Video Games
Sci-Tech

Video games may encourage healthy behavior
By J.R. Reed April 23, 2013 • 0
Kids around the world playing video games might have new comebacks at their disposal the next time their parents demand they put down their controllers.
Edmar Bacha GRD ’68, the former head of the Brazilian Development Bank, reflected on the trajectory of Brazil’s economy over the past 30 years in a Wednesday talk.
University

Brazilian economist talks country’s growth, challenges
By J.R. Reed April 18, 2013 • 0
The former head of the Brazilian Development Bank discussed Brazil’s recent major economic growth and the structural challenges the country currently faces.
University

New intramural website debuts
By J.R. Reed April 10, 2013 • 0
Thanks to a new website designed by Calhoun Intramural Sports Secretary Ben Sherman ’13, aspiring Yale athletes no longer have to make the long trek up to the IM fields to find that their team has forfeited.
City

Snow storm buries over 5,000 jobs
By J.R. Reed April 3, 2013 • 0
Despite a two-week stretch of sub-50 temperatures and clear skies, last month’s blizzard continues to affect New Haven and Connecticut residents.
University

Camp for kids with cancer-stricken parents may come to campus
By J.R. Reed March 27, 2013 • 0
Camp Kesem, a university-based weeklong summer camp program for kids with parents affected by cancer, may come to campus during summer 2014.
Angela Kane, who works for the United Nations, stressed the importance of nuclear disar- mament for achieving global security at a Tuesday talk.
University

UN representative advocates for nuclear disarmament
By J.R. Reed March 6, 2013 • 0
Nations must eliminate nuclear weapons within their borders in the present age of increased globalization, according to Angela Kane.
Politico editor Charles Mahtesian discussed his career in political journalism in a Wednesday Master’s Tea.
University

Politico editor shares journalism experiences
By J.R. Reed February 21, 2013 • 0
While seeking jobs after graduation, young adults should ensure they are passionate about their career choices, according to Politico National Politics Editor Charles Mahtesian.
Jason Sobocinski, owner and head chef at Caseus, discussed his career and the philosophy behind his cheese business at a Wednesday Master’s Tea.
University

Caseus owner explains passion for cheese
By J.R. Reed February 7, 2013 • 0
At a Wednesday Branford College Master’s Tea, Sobocinski reflected on his culinary experiences and outlined his future goals in the cheese industry
Sci-Tech

Chemotherapy-resistant cancer may be treatable, study shows
By J.R. Reed February 5, 2013 • 0
New treatment opportunities for uterine serous carcinoma (USC) — a highly aggressive, chemotherapy-resistant form of endometrial cancer — could soon be discovered as a result of recent findings produced by a yearlong Yale study.
Elizabeth Epstein ’13, the No. 42 player in the country, will lead the Elis against No. 37 Arkansas.
Sports

Epstein leads Elis in her senior season
By J.R. Reed February 1, 2013 • 0
Building momentum from an impressive fall season, the women’s tennis team has gotten off to a quick start in its spring campaign, beating Delaware State 7–0 and Ole Miss 4–2 during the ITA Kick-Off Weekend in Mississippi on Jan. 27.
In a Wednesday talk, retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal used personal anecdotes to outline effective leadership strategies.
University

McChrystal talks leadership
By J.R. Reed January 24, 2013 • 0
Stanley McChrystal provided guidance on effective leadership strategies to an overflow crowd of roughly 50 in the Sterling Memorial Library lecture hall.
University

STEM mentorship program launched
By J.R. Reed November 29, 2012 • 0
Freshmen who are considering majoring in a STEM field now have the option of working with an upperclassman mentor.