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The Surprising Ways of Chardonnay

In this brief warm respite from the hell of snowstorms and finals, I’m celebrating with one of my favorite white wines: chardonnay. To wine lovers, […]

April 4, 2014

The Real Housewives of New Haven

Record admissions results again, I hear? According to the reputable, peer-reviewed database Funny2.com (“the place for humor on the Internet”), the odds that an application […]

April 4, 2014

The Scenic Views of the New York Subway System

When you think “New York City subway,” the first words that come to mind are probably congested, dirty, loud, among other less-than-positive descriptors. Most of […]

April 4, 2014

Bridging Old Yale and New: The Hopeful Legacy of Mory’s

It’s difficult to go through four years at Yale without hearing: “To the tables down at Mory’s / To the place where Louis dwells / To the dear old Temple Bar we love so well.” For years, Yale’s most storied a cappella groups have sung of evenings spent with good drink and good company at the famous club. But the past six years of Mory’s history haven’t been as rosy as the Whiffenpoofs might imply.

April 4, 2014

INTRODUCING "scened"

Pretty soon, getting scened will amount to more social capital than an Andrew Goble photo.

April 1, 2014

Reflections on Slam

“I just have a lot of feelings!” a slam poet exclaims to cheers from a knowing and appreciative audience at the Yale Regional Poetry Slam.

March 11, 2014

Bob Woodward ’65: Uncovering the Hidden Universes

References to Bob Woodward can make chills run down a young journalist’s spine, and not just because he’s in sub-zero New Haven hell. Bob Woodward […]

March 7, 2014

The Modern Renaissance Man: Michael Knowles on Art, Politics and Jimmy McMillan

A man of action, Michael Knowles ’12 jets between New York City and Los Angeles for his acting career, while pursuing his other passion — […]

March 7, 2014

More Than Club Food at Mory's

I knew Mory’s served food, but it was something I had never thought twice about, much less considered visiting to sample. After all, when thinking on Mory’s menu, all I could imagine was bland, Waspy food. I’m very pleased to announce my concerns were unfounded.

March 6, 2014

Poetry without Pretension

It was poetry reading without pretension, where applause and easy laughter replaced snaps, and audience enjoyment was paramount.

February 28, 2014

Exploring the Human Psyche Through "Maids"

“Maids,” shown at the Yale Cabaret on Thursday and directed by Dustin Wills DRA ’14, opened to reveal a room within a room. The room, […]

February 21, 2014