The Herald’s not too keen on science (unless we’re talking science guts. That’s a whoooole different story). And even as the Staff’s token STEM major, I get it. Four-hour labs aren’t all that fun. Neither are psets, or biking up science hill in -8º weather. I’m currently shirking my editorial duties for the night to cram for an orgo exam. Fantasies of once-a-week seminars and “too much reading” interrupt dreams typically filled with Claisen-condensation reactions and the GTPase cycle.
Here in New Haven, science is intersecting with urban development in a big way. In this week’s front, Carmen Baskauf, SY’17, discusses the implications of a Yale-founded pharmaceutical company, Alexion, moving back to the Elm City. It’s a fascinating look into the ’Have’s history, and what it means to be a post-post-industrial city.
Look inside for more:
Features
Tune in to WYBCX with Liza Rodler, CC’17, to get an inside look at Yale’s airwaves.
Deleine Lee, BR’19, explores a convent in Westville that will soon get re-inhabited, minus the habits.
Opinion
Chelsea Watson, JE ‘17, and Marissa Medici, ES ‘19, shed some light on a shady Corporation.
Nicola Haubold, SM ‘19, realizes the value of her faith in a secular community.
Culture
Alexandra Zafran, ES ’19, takes a snapshot of “Humans of New York” founder Brandon Stanton.
Then Phoebe Chatfield, ES ’18, takes us behind the scenes with some radical Brazilian street artists.
Voices
Anna Lipin, ES ’18, meditates on finding quiet in New York City.
Stefanie Fernandez, TD ’17, illustrates dusk in Key West, Florida.
Reviews
Jordan Coley, SY ’17, balances Kanye’s past and Pablo’s present.
Also: Deadpool’s wall-breaking, The Fright’s punky pop, and the Coens’ toast to Hollywood.
Okay I actually have to figure out so much orgo! But while I’m doing so, read us!
Bye now,
Rachel
Managing Editor