Tag Archive: The Buzz

  1. Thursday’s Buzz: 12.6.12

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    THE NEWS

    • Provost Peter Salovey is working to encourage high-quality teaching among professors at Yale. The Provost’s Teaching Initiative, which Salovey announced in an email to faculty in November, will have three components: the Provost’s Teaching Award, the expansion of the Graduate Teaching Center into the Yale Teaching Center and a faculty steering committee to oversee the teaching initiative. Salovey said he has been considering starting a similar effort since he became provost in 2008.
    • College and universities across the country are increasingly removing the standardized testing requirement from their applications. More than 800 schools nationwide no longer require high school applicants to report their SAT or ACT scores, according to a list compiled by the National Center for Fair and Open Testing (FairTest). Bob Schaeffer, public education director for FairTest, said he would like to see Yale join the movement toward test-optional applications, because the University has been moving away from strictly numbers-based admissions.
    • After a Wednesday morning hearing, 10 New Haven cops claiming that they were unlawfully passed over for promotions will persist in suing the city but are no longer seeking an injunction on the city’s plans for current police promotions. Dropping their request for an injunction, they will seek retroactive promotion and monetary rewards in New Haven Superior Court in fall 2013. The injunction would have prevented the city from promoting officers based on the results of a 2011 Civil Service Board (CSB) examination. The 10 officers claim those positions are rightfully theirs because they would have been promoted to sergeant based on the results of a 2009 test.

    THE WEATHER
    High of 42 degrees, low of 36 degrees, sunny and partly cloudy.

    THE FOOD

    In the colleges

    Breakfast: Waffle Bar, Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake Ring

    Lunch: Crimini Mushroom & Potato Soup, Corn & Bacon Chowder, Gnocchi with Sundried Tomatoes & Parmesan, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Cajun Chicken Sandwich with Onion Jam, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Onion & Ricotta Warp, Pasta Salad with Roasted Eggplant & Peppers, Combination Salad, Honey Walnut Cookie, Cream Cheese Brownie

    Dinner: Chermoula Stuffed Chicken Breast, Baked Orzo Ratatouille, Moroccan Bean Stew, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, All-Natural Grilled Cheeseburger, Pork Burgers, Lemon Herbed Israeli Couscous, Pasta Salad with Roasted Eggplant & Peppers, Combination Salad, Oreo Cheesecake Kiss

    In Commons

    Breakfast: Grits, Waffle Bar, Omelets To Order, Cage-Free Scrambled Egg Whites, Breakfast Ham Slice, Potato Pancakes, Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake Ring

    Lunch: Pumpkin Pear & Coriander Soup, Tortellini & Spinach Soup, Cashew Chili, Southern Fried Chicken, Spaghetti, Cajun Chicken Sandwich with Onion Jam, Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Broccoli Bianca Pizza, Tofu Pad Thai, Green Bean & Tofu, General Tso’s Chicken, BLAT Sandwich, Oven Roast Potatoes, Peas, Combination Salad, Pasta Salad With Pesto Sauce, Honey Walnut Cookie, Cream Cheese Brownie

  2. Wednesday’s Buzz: 12.5.12

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    THE NEWS

    • In the midst of uncertainty about the future of Yale’s Educational Studies Program, Yale College Dean Mary Miller has appointed Elizabeth Carroll to teach the program’s core course offerings next semester. Carroll, currently a Ph.D. candidate at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, will continue teaching the educational studies classes formerly taught by the program’s director, Linda Cole-Taylor, who resigned earlier this year. Though Miller said administrators plan to maintain the program, Carroll will not serve as director and is only slated to teach next semester’s classes while the Faculty Advisory Committee on Educational Studies searches for a new director.
    • A group of Yale students made up mostly of members of the Yale Student Environmental Coalition (YSEC) and the think tank Yale Roosevelt Institute are compiling a report to encourage the University to divest from fossil fuels. Yale currently invests 7 percent of its $19.3 billion endowment, the second highest in higher education, in natural resources, which include fossil fuels and other resources. Students involved in the divestment campaign said they hope to collaborate with the Yale administration to determine the best way forward, but economists and finance experts interviewed said they were skeptical about whether divesting from fossil fuels would be a wise move.
    • Chicago-based Clover Wireless announced yesterday its acquisition of YouRenew, a New Haven-based company that was started by Yale graduates in 2008. Both companies offer services that allow individuals and businesses to trade in their obsolete wireless electronics such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. The acquisition will improve Clover Wireless’ services by integrating YouRenew’s new online platform, which ensures data security and environmental compliance.

    THE WEATHER

    High of 55 degrees, low of 25 degrees, chance showers.

    THE FOOD

    In the colleges

    Breakfast: Waffle Bar, Almond Bun

    Lunch: Sweet & Sour Shrimp Soup with Herbs, Rice Soup With Chicken & Ginger, Roasted Thai Red Curry Chicken, Asian Sesame – Peanut Pasta, General Tso’s Tofu, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, All-Natural Grilled Cheeseburger, Szechuan Beef Stir Fry, Pork Bahn Mi, Basmati Rice, Asian Peanut Slaw, Persian Carrot & Orange Pilaf, Peanut Butter Blondie, Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Dinner: Asian Sweet & Spicy Spareribs, Miso Glazed Whole Roasted Salmon, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, Tofu & Vegetable Stir Fry, Cilantro Rice, Asian Peanut Slaw, Persian Carrot & Orange Pilaf, Apricot Pistachio Cardamom Ring

    In Commons

    Breakfast: Steelcut Oats, Waffle Bar, Omelets To-Order, Cage-Free Scrambled Egg Whites, Apple Cinnamon Dairyless Pancakes, Red Bliss Home Fries, Almond Bun

    Lunch: Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, Miso Soup, Stir-fried Cabbage, Peppers, Peanuts & Peas, Asian Sweet & Spicy Spareribs, Penne, Pepperoni Pizza, Mushroom Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Vegetable Lo Mein, Chicken & Broccoli, Vegetable Fried Rice, Curried Tofu, Thai Vegetable Wrap with Tofu, Basmati Rice, French Fries, Roasted Cauliflower, Persian Carrot & Orange Pilaf, Asian Chicken Slaw, Peanut Butter Blondie, Chocolate Chip Cookie

  3. Monday’s Buzz: 12.3.12

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    THE NEWS

    • New allergen stickers, which will be placed on the dining hall food labels, aim to help Yalies with allergies. Though the stickers were supposed to be phased in two weeks ago, Yale Dining ran into delays with their labeling printer and hopes to introduce the stickers in the spring semester, officials said.
    • Rakesh Mohan, India’s executive director-designate at the International Monetary Fund, discussed the nonlinear progression of his career last Friday in front of an audience of roughly 10 students. During his talk, Mohan encouraged audience members to pursue their own interests without worrying about their future career prospects, adding that students should take advantage of the diversity of career paths they can take after graduation.
    • In its daily two-minute “Making a Difference” segment, NBC’s “Nightly News” detailed the efforts of Inner City Lacrosse (ICL), a nonprofit dedicated to bringing lacrosse to underprivileged youths in New Haven and Hartford, Conn. The program, which was founded by New Haven native Michael Gary, brings together lacrosse players from Yale University and Trinity College to teach middle school students the sport.

    THE WEATHER

    High of 57 degrees, low of 39 degrees, sunny.

    THE FOOD

    In the colleges

    Breakfast: Waffle Bar, Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin

    Lunch: Vegetable Soup Pistou, Split Pea Soup With Ham, Penne with Tofu & Winter Vegetables, “Old Country” Porketta, Mediterranean Foccacia, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, Balsamic Marinated Chicken Breast, Roasted Potatoes with Olives & Caper Dressing, Roasted Cauliflower & Radicchio Salad, White Bean Salad, with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette, Peanut Butter Cookie

    Dinner: Char-Grilled Daily Catch, Chicken with Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Farro & Vegetable Pilaf, Grilled Garden Burger, Roasted Vegetables & Provolone Panini, Pasta with EV Olive Oil & Fresh Herbs, Roasted Cauliflower & Radicchio Salad, White Bean Salad with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette, Devils Food Cake

    In Commons

    Breakfast: Maple Flavored Organic Oatmeal, Waffle Bar, Western Style Scrambled Eggs, Omelets To-Order, Buttermilk Pancakes, Cage-Free Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin

    Lunch: Southwest Black Bean Soup, Spinach & Gruyere Tart, Chicken Santa Fe, Portabella Fajita, Penne, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Vegetable Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Green Bean & Tofu, Beef & Broccoli, Jasmine Rice, Chickpeas & Tomato Pita Sandwich, French Fries, Spanish Rice, Sauteed Carrots With Dill, White Bean Salad with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette, Peanut Butter Cookie

  4. Friday’s Buzz: 11.30.12

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    THE NEWS

    • Yale students drink more than the average for college students nationwide, according to a survey from the Office of Institutional Research. As part of its participation in the National College Health Improvement Project — a consortium of 32 colleges aiming to reduce high-risk drinking on their campuses — the University began conducting an ongoing survey of student drinking habits in fall of 2011.
    • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and managing editor of the Columbia Journalism Review Dean Starkman spoke Thursday afternoon about the importance of investigative journalism for the future of the field. About 20 Yale students and alumni attended a Calhoun College Master’s Tea featuring Starkman, who focused his talk on “accountability reporting,” using the media’s failure to predict the 2008 financial crisis before it occurred as an example.
    • In effort to promote excellence in teaching, Yale is expanding its teaching program for graduate students to include faculty members. In a Nov. 15 email to the faculty, Provost Peter Salovey announced the creation of the University-wide Yale Teaching Center to replace the Graduate Teaching Center, which trains graduate students to become teaching fellows or other teaching positions after Yale. Assistant Dean of the Graduate School and newly appointed YTC Director Bill Rando said the center aims to recognize and support teaching at the University while promoting discussion about educational strategies.

    THE WEATHER
    High of 42 degrees, low of 31 degrees, wintry mix.

    THE FOOD

    In the colleges

    Breakfast: Maple Flavored Organic Oatmeal, Waffle Bar, Apple Cinnamon Muffin

    Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Argentinian Sierra Beef Sandwich, Chilaquiles Verdes with Tofu, Tex-Mex Chicken Breast, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, BLAT Sandwich, Peruvian Corn Salad, Mexican Tabbouleh Salad, Orange Cranberry White Choc Chip Bar, Coconut Macaroon

    Dinner: Fresh Catch of the Day, Chipotle Tomato Salsa, Roasted Pepper Enchilada, Cochinita Pibil, Portabella Fajita, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Mexican Rice, Peruvian Corn Salad, Mexican Tabbouleh Salad, Mexican Hot Chocolate Sheet Cake

    In Commons

    Breakfast: Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Maple Flavored Organic Oatmeal, Waffle Bar, Omelets To-Order, Sweet Potato Home Fries, Apple Cinnamon Muffin

    Lunch: Manhattan Clam Chowder, Chilaquiles Verdes with Tofu, Boston Baked Cod, Linguine, Grilled Tuna, Provolone & Tomato On Whole Wheat, Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Broccoli Bianca Pizza, Chef’s Choice WOK, Jasmine Rice, Tofu Lo Mein, Tex-Mex Rice, Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower

  5. Thursday’s Buzz: 11.29.12

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    THE NEWS

    • Before Nov. 8, 2012, there was no need for distinction when referring to the only Yale president on campus. But since the Yale Corporation announced Provost Peter Salovey will assume University President Richard Levin’s position this summer, the Yale community can now look to two leaders — a fact made clear when Salovey sent an email to students from the email address president.elect@yale.edu. It is rare to have both an incoming and outgoing Yale president on campus at once, but Levin said he will retain most of his responsibilities as president until Salovey officially assumes the position. One new responsibility Salovey will take on in the coming months will be overseeing personnel decisions, including the appointment of the new provost.
    • Facing a mounting budget deficit this fiscal year, Gov. Dannel Malloy announced $170 million in cuts across a wide gamut of state agencies on Wednesday. Earlier this month, Office of Policy and Management Secretary Ben Barnes certified a budget deficit of $365 million for fiscal year 2012. By law, the governor must draft a deficit mitigation plan whenever the state’s projected deficit tops 1 percent of the total $19. billion budget.
    • Bawa Jain, secretary-general of the World Council of Religious Leaders, gave a lecture on religious diplomacy yesterday afternoon before an audience of nearly 40 undergraduates and Divinity School students. At the event, organized by the Yale International Relations Association, Jain presented his strategy to improve religious diplomacy and invited students to discuss the consequences of religion in politics and society.  

    THE WEATHER
    High of 45 degrees, low of 29 degrees, mostly sunny.

    THE FOOD

    In the colleges

    Breakfast: Waffle Bar

    Lunch: Tortilla Soup Mezclado, Orzo Vegetable Soup, Chef’s Choice Grilled Flatbread, Berkeley Mac & Cheese, Black Eyed Peas & Chili Casserole, Honey Mustard Dip, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, Chicken Club Wrap, Southwestern Potato Salad, Chipotle Carrot & Cucumber Salad, Orange Almond Cupcake, Toffee Coffee Cookie

    Dinner: Chicken White Bean Chili, St. Louis Style BBQ Spareribs, Tofu & Grilled Vegetables, Red Snapper Veracruz, Sweet Potato & Quinoa Burger, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Curly Fries, Southwestern Potato Salad, Chipotle Carrot & Cucumber Salad, Chocolate Cream Pie

    In Commons

    Breakfast: Grits, Waffle Bar, Omelets To Order, Cage-Free Scrambled Egg Whites, Breakfast Sausage Pattie, Potato Pancakes

    Lunch: Roasted Corn & Tomato Soup, English Beef Barley Soup, Home-Style All Beef Meatloaf, Baked Polenta, Spaghetti, Chicken, Black Bean & Jack Quesadilla, Pepperoni Pizza, Eggplant Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Pork Char Siew, Chef’s Choice WOK, Vegetable Fried Rice, Roast Beef Sand with Caramelized Onions, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Barley, Corn & Tomato with Smoked Mozzarella, Arugula & Nectarine Salad, Orange Almond Cupcake, Toffee Coffee Cookie 

  6. Wednesday’s Buzz: 11.28.12

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    THE NEWS

    • Yale College Dean Mary Miller and Graduate School Dean Thomas Pollard have urged professors not to use take-home examinations in light of Harvard’s infamous cheating scandal, in which 125 Cantabs were caught collaborating on a take-home exam this semester. Miller said she wanted to re-emphasize other options in light of the recent events at Harvard. In-class examinations enable students to better balance their finals schedule and maintain a healthier lifestyle during the exam period because students often say take-home finals take more time than the three hours budgeted for in-class examinations.
    • Yale-NUS College, the liberal arts school Yale will open with the National University of Singapore next year, is now accepting applications from Yale seniors interested in becoming dean’s fellows at the college. The dean’s fellows, who will serve as Yale-NUS student counselors, will live in the Yale-NUS residential colleges along with students. Yale-NUS College Dean of Students Kyle Farley said students with American liberal arts college backgrounds will fill five of the 10 dean’s fellowships, and Singaporeans will fill the remaining five positions.
    • Michael Arad, the lead architect of the World Trade Center Memorial — which opened on the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks — came to speak at a Saybrook Master’s Tea on Tuesday afternoon. During the talk, Arad talked about winning a design competition involving 5,201 participants in 2004 and seeing the memorial’s opening in 2011.
    THE WEATHER

    High of 42 degrees, low of 26 degrees, mostly sunny.

    THE FOOD

    In the colleges

    Breakfast: Waffle Bar, Maple Pecan Bun

    Lunch: Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup, Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup, Rice Noodle with Spicy Chili Sauce, Lime & Cilantro Roasted Tofu, Coconut & Green Curry Pork, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, Fried Fish Hanoi, Thai Beef Lavash Wrap, Sesame Green Bean Salad, Curried Rice Salad, Apple Cinnamon Walnut Bar, Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Dinner: Korean BBQ Tofu Taco, Lemongrass Chicken, Vegetable Curry, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, Stir Fry Pork & Vegetable Rice, Brown Rice & Mushrooms, Sesame Green Bean Salad, Curried Rice Salad, Banana Maple Spicy Walnut Cupcake

    In Commons

    Breakfast: Steelcut Oats, Banana-Walnut Dairyless Pancakes, Waffle Bar, Omelets To-Order, Cage-Free Scrambled Egg Whites, Red Bliss Home Fries, Maple Pecan Bun

    Lunch: Chicken Gumbo Soup, Cream Of Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Roasted Thai Red Curry Chicken, Spinach Felafel Burger, Penne, Garden Burger, Grilled Cheese & Bacon Sandwich, Pizza Margherita, Vegetable Lo Mein, Chicken & Broccoli, Jasmine Rice, Curried Tofu, Garden Salad Pocket Sandwich, French Fries, Rice Pilaf, Roasted Local Summer Squash, Chicken Onion & Israeli Couscous Salad, Heirloom Tomato Salad, Apple Cinnamon Walnut Bar, Chocolate Chip Cookie

  7. Tuesday’s Buzz: 11.27.12

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    THE NEWS

    • In a talk on Monday afternoon, an American businessman tried to set the record straight about last year’s British hacking scandal. Stuart Karle, Reuters’ news chief operation officer, discussed the legal issues surrounding the well-known hacking scandal in the United Kingdom to a crowd of roughly 20 at the Yale Law School on Monday.
    • Roughly a year and a half after its founding, Roammeo is roaming into new cities. After winning the 2011 Yale College Council App Challenge and the 2012 Yale Venture Challenge, the app, which originally allowed users in New Haven to find local events using their smartphones, went on to become a finalist in this summer’s MassChallenge. With the help of MassChallenge’s office space and startup mentorship, the students expanded the app to service the Boston area and tweaked its current interface to become more customizable.
    • Last month, Rachel Mak SOM ’14 assembled a display of Styrofoam containers on the campus of the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies as part of a broader effort to encourage sustainability among the Environment School, School of Management and Divinity School. The three professional schools, which have been cooperating on sustainability initiatives since 2009, have used their physical proximity to organize projects aimed at increasing environmentally friendly practices.
    THE WEATHER

    High of 38 degrees, low of 28 degrees, chance of snow.

    THE FOOD

    In the colleges

    Breakfast: Waffle Bar, Banana Walnut Bread

    Lunch: Hearty Minestrone, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Chicken Breast Piccata, Chick Peas & Veggies, Stuffed Shells, Pandorato, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, Roasted Vegetable Zep, Garlic Steak Fries, Quinoa with Dried Cherries & Radicchio, Beet Salad with Gorgonzola & Walnuts, Kitchen Sink Cookie, Lemon Pistachio Cupcake

    Dinner: Zucchini & Tomatoes with Wheatberries, Baked Eggplant with Muenster Cheese, Alice’s Savory Herb Meatballs, Penne, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Garden Burger, Sausage & Peppers, Quina with Dried Cherries & Radicchio, Beet Salad with Gorgonzola & Walnuts, Apple Strudel

    In Commons

    Breakfast: Cream Of Wheat, Mushroom Frittata, Waffle Bar, Extra Thick French Toast, Omelets To Order, Cage-Free Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Ham Slice, Shredded Potatoes, Banana Walnut Bread

    Lunch: Four Onion Soup, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chana Masala, Spaghetti, Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish, Philly Steak & Cheese Sub, Spinach Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Curry, Greens & Tofu, Vegetable Fried Rice, Jasmine Rice, Stir Fried Chinese Vegetable, Italian Deli Zep, Basmati Rice, Fresh Market Vegetable, Roasted Cauliflower with Indian Spices, Sesame Green Bean Salad, Curried Rice Salad, Kitchen Sink Cookie, Lemon Pistachio Cupcake

  8. Monday’s Buzz: 11.26.12

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    THE NEWS

    • Yale broke a record this year with seven Rhodes scholars, the largest number ever from the University. Read more about these bright Yalies in tomorrow’s News.
    • Deans representing the University’s cultural centers decided in a meeting last month to extend the curfew for all cultural house events from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. The extended event hours are part of a larger effort to provide a “safe, fun and non-alcoholic” social alternative that will last longer into the night, said Luming Chen ’14, head coordinator of the Asian American Cultural Center.
    • Despite adding jobs in October, Connecticut’s unemployment rate rose marginally to 9.0 percent as residents re-entered the labor market. While the rate rose, Connecticut added 1,200 jobs in October, indicating more people are entering the job market — a change politicians and experts said is a sign for cautious optimism.

    THE WEATHER
    High of 47 degrees, low of 28 degrees, mostly sunny and chance of snow.

    THE FOOD

    In the colleges

    Breakfast: No menu available

    Lunch: Grilled-to-order Star Ranch All Natural Burgers & Cheeseburgers, All Natural chicken Breasts, Jumbo All Beef Franks, Gardenburgers The Original, Gardenburger Black Bean Veggie Burgers, or Grilled Tofu, plus French Fries.

    Dinner: Grilled-to-order Star Ranch All Natural Burgers & Cheeseburgers, All Natural chicken Breasts, Jumbo All Beef Franks, Gardenburgers The Original, Gardenburger Black Bean Veggie Burgers, or Grilled Tofu, plus French Fries.

    In Commons

    No menu available

  9. Friday’s Buzz: 11.16.12

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    THE NEWS

    • Yale received a total of 4,514 early applications for the Class of 2017 — a roughly 0.4 percent increase from the previous year. The number is a slight increase from the 4,323 early applications Yale received last year, which was also the first year that Harvard and Princeton reinstated their early action programs. Admissions experts interviewed said that though the numbers will naturally fluctuate each year, early applications always stay high at elite institutions.
    • Randy Fenoli, star of TLC’s reality television show “Say Yes to the Dress,” recounted his journey to become one of the most recognizable faces in the wedding dress industry during a Silliman College Masters Tea on Thursday. During his talk, Fenoli encouraged attendees to realize the importance of pursuing their dreams and finding a career path that inspires them to work hard.
    • All was quiet inside Church Street’s Ecuadorian consulate Wednesday, but for the Elm City’s estimated 265,000 Hispanics, it was far from business as usual. New Haven Latinos comprise a potent demographic that has increased by 35 percent in the past decade, according to the U.S. Census. But the explosive growth in the local Latino electorate reflects a countrywide phenomenon that has dominated national headlines since the presidential election.

    THE WEATHER
    High of 51 degrees, low of 29 degrees, mostly sunny.

    THE FOOD

    In the colleges

    Breakfast: Maple Flavored Organic Oatmeal, Waffle Bar, Blueberry Muffin

    Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Chef’s Choice Vegan Entree, Chef’s Choice Vegetarian, Dinosaur Shepherd’s Pie, Grilled Garden Burger, Batter Fried Fresh Fish, Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich, Potato Pancakes, Fresh Market Vegetable, Aragonian Lentils & Mushroom, Marinated Cauliflower & Broccoli Salad, Chewy Peanut Butter Brownie, Coconut Macaroon

    Dinner: New England Clam Chowder, Sardinian Baked Eggplant, Pasta Sausage & Escarole, Chicken Parmigiana, Zucchini Frittata, Penne, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Aragonian Lentils & Mushroom, Marinated Cauliflower & Broccoli Salad, Chocolate Toffee Pudding

    In Commons

    No menu available

  10. Thursday’s Buzz: 11.15.12

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    THE NEWS
    • After Hurricane Sandy prompted administrators to cancel classes for the first time in 34 years, professors have had to adjust their curriculum to accommodate the shortened schedule. Professors interviewed said they have taken different approaches to rescheduling based on the format and content of their courses, and while several scheduled one additional class, others modified the syllabus or condensed material into shorter time periods.
    • This year, Yale has sold fewer tickets for the Yale-Harvard game than it had for the 2008 and 2010 Yale-Harvard games, the last two games held in Cambridge, Mass. Eight days after the tickets first went on sale, the Yale Athletics Ticket Office still has extras left. According to Associate Athletic Director Jeremy Makins, tickets sold out within five days for the 2010 and 2008 games.
    • For the second time in three years, Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon has lost to her Democratic opponent, despite spending nearly $100 million of her personal fortune on the two campaigns combined. With her multimillion dollar campaign, McMahon joins the likes of  Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina and Ross Perot, all of whom invested in their own political careers with little payoff. Now, it is an open question what McMahon – who ran World Wrestling Entertainment before her first Senate run against Richard Blumenthal LAW ’73 in 2010 – will do next.

    THE WEATHER
    High of 47 degrees, low of 37 degrees, partly cloudy.

    THE FOOD

    In the colleges

    Breakfast: Steelcut Oats, Waffle Bar, Chocolate Chip Pecan Ring

    Lunch: Cream of Fresh Mushroom Soup, Chicken Orzo Soup, Cheese Pizza, Clam Pizza, Honey Mustard Dip, Penne, Grilled Garden Burger, Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, Athenian Chicken Salad Pita, Moroccan Carrot Salad, Tuscan Potato & Pepper Salad, Toffee Coffee Cookie, Blondie Butterscotch Bars

    Dinner: Cream of Fresh Mushroom Soup, Chicken Orzo Soup, Roasted Turkey Breast, Sage Rubbed Salmon, Apple Chutney, Tofu Stuffed Acorn Squash, Cheese Ravioli With Organic Tomato Sauce, Grilled Garden Burger, Bread Stuffing, Mashed Fresh Potatoes, Olney’s Squash Gratin, Greek Bean Salad (no cheese), Beet Salad with Gorgonzola & Walnuts, Apple-Cranberry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie

    In Commons

    Breakfast: Grits, Cage-Free Scrambled Eggs, Scrambled Egg Whites, Waffle Bar, Omelets To Order, Sausage Links, Potato Pancakes, Chocolate Chip Pecan Ring

    Lunch: Italian Sausage & Pasta Soup, Corn Chowder, Chili Con Carne, Spaghetti, Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger, Grilled Frankfurter, Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Broccoli Bianca Pizza, Pork Char Siew, Broccoli & Tofu, Spring Roll, Ciabatta Caprese Sandwich, Fresh Corn On The Cob, Tuscan Potato & Pepper Salad, Couscous With Lemon & Tomatoes, Toffee Coffee Cookie, Blondie Butterscotch Bars

  11. Wednesday’s Buzz: 11.14.12

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    THE NEWS

    • After the University’s abrupt decision to cut ties with Indigo Blue and former Buddhist Chaplain Bruce Blair ’81 last month, both the University and Indigo Blue have separately continued to offer programs to Yale’s Buddhist community. University Chaplain Sharon Kugler held a second meeting between administrators and students Monday evening, and students who said they felt the conversations have not been productive. Blair has continued to offer Indigo Blue programs at his house near campus, where he has relocated the Buddhist shrine formerly housed in the Branford Memorial Chapel.
    • Several Yalies have founded a new organization called GAKKO that was launched last semester and aims to reform education worldwide by bringing a team of American college students to Japan to work with high school students during a 6-day camp. The program, which had its first session last summer, was funded by $250,000 from the Japanese education firm Benesse and is currently negotiating funding for the coming years.
    • After a summer of organizational rearrangement, Students and Alumni of Yale has slimmed down its leadership stucture this semester to increase efficiency. STAY — a group that aims to bring together students and alumni for social, service, and career networking opportunities — officially opened its doors to member applications last January, and the group has seen rapid growth in the months since. The group partners with the Association of Yale Alumni to offer panels, forums and social gatherings to current undergraduates, graduate students and alumni of all schools. Group leaders say the organization restructured its board and membership this semester to operate more efficiently and provide a greater number of events to the Yale community.

    THE WEATHER
    High of 49 degrees, low of 29 degrees, sunny and mostly clear.

    THE FOOD

    In the colleges

    Breakfast: Grits, Waffle Bar, Cinnamon Sugar Bun

    Lunch: Carrot & Coriander Soup, Tomato & Chick Pea Soup, Israeli Couscous with Spinach & Mushrooms, Moroccan Spiced Salmon, Beef & Turkey Moussaka, Penne, Grilled Garden Burger, Mediterranean Turkey Burger Sandwich, Lebanese Ciabatta Sandwich, Turkish Chopped Salad, Chickpea, Peppers, Olives & Charmoula, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Iced Gold Cupcake

    Dinner: Carrot & Coriander Soup, Tomato & Chick Pea Soup, Chicken Drumstick Tikka Masala, Dal Masala, Saag Tofu, Shrimp Curry, Penne, Eggplant & Red Pepper Panini, All-Natural Grilled Chicken Breast, Basmati Rice Pilafi, Turkish Chopped Salad, Chickpea, Peppers, Olives & Charmoula, Creamsicle Sheet Cake

    In Commons

    Breakfast: Steelcut Oats, Cage-Free Scrambled Eggs, Apple Cinnamon Dairyless Pancakes, Waffle Bar, Omelets To-Order, Scrambled Egg Whites, Red Bliss Home Fries, Cinnamon Sugar Bun

    Lunch: Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, Minestrone, Miso Glazed Whole Roasted Salmon, Chard & Gruyere Tart, Penne, Grilled Ham & Cheese Sand On Rye, BBQ Beef On Bun, Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Mushroom Pizza, Vegetable Lo Mein, Chicken & Broccoli, Curried Tofu, Curried Pork Sand With Chutney & Arugula, French Fries, Creamy Polenta with Marscapone & Herbs, Fresh Green Bean-Garlic Sauté, Turkish Chopped Salad, Chickpea, Peppers, Olives & Charmoula, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Iced Gold Cupcake