J.R. Reed
Staff Reporter
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Shutdown impacts STEM

As the national government enters its fourth day of shutdown and prospects for political compromise remain uncertain, Yale researchers and science administrators fear the effects […]

Q & A: Cocaine and Development

Linda Mayes, a professor of psychiatry, pediatrics and psychology in the Yale Child Study Center, heads a laboratory researching the ways young children regulate their emotions, especially when placed under […]

$2.5 million fund to spur innovation at YEI

Last week, the University received a $2.5-million fund from Connecticut Innovations, spelling good news for students hoping to jumpstart their own business ventures on campus.

Durfee’s swipes increase by $1

In a bid to give students access to more food, Yale Dining raised the value of a Durfee’s meal swipe this year.

Former midfielder brings defensive prowess to Eli goaltenders

Coming off of an Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Lacrosse Tournament last spring, the men’s lacrosse team added another weapon to its coaching arsenal this summer.

Video games may encourage healthy behavior

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.

Brazilian economist talks country’s growth, challenges

The former head of the Brazilian Development Bank discussed Brazil’s recent major economic growth and the structural challenges the country currently faces.

New intramural website debuts

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.

Snow storm buries over 5,000 jobs

Despite a two-week stretch of sub-50 temperatures and clear skies, last month’s blizzard continues to affect New Haven and Connecticut residents.

Camp for kids with cancer-stricken parents may come to campus

Camp Kesem, a university-based weeklong summer camp program for kids with parents affected by cancer, may come to campus during summer 2014.

UN representative advocates for nuclear disarmament

Nations must eliminate nuclear weapons within their borders in the present age of increased globalization, according to Angela Kane.