Yale Daily News

Updated: Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 9:27pm

The News will resume publication on January 12, 2009.

Eli a long shot in Nebraska

HASTINGS, Neb. — Two years and two weeks ago, Scott Kleeb GRD ’06 felt like he could achieve...

Homework? No, there’s a state to be canvassed (1)

KEENE, N.H. — With just a few days remaining before the 2008 elections, polls from New Hampshire...

Warner House memo | Yale to curb spending (2)

The boom years are over. As reports of plunging endowments and vanishing student loans sweep...

Cross Campus: 11.03.08

Halloween costumes were highly political this year, as multiple Elis dressed up as Sarah...

Conn. rallies for Obama

BRIDGEPORT — Campaigning for what many are calling the most inspirational presidential candidate...

University News

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PERU SUES YALE OVER ARTIFACTS 12.09.08 (9)

The Republic of Peru has quietly filed a lawsuit against Yale, officially turning a nearly century-long dispute over the rightful ownership of Inca artifacts into a legal battle, the News has learned. Peru's 31-page complaint, accompanied by some 26 exhibits, was lodged in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday by the Washington law...

City News

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At Slifka, Carrion confirms Obama tap 12.07.08 (9)

Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion Jr. suggested in a talk at Yale on Friday that he is being tapped for a top post in the administration of President-elect Barack Obama, the News has learned. Speaking at the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale, Carrion said he had been notified by the Obama administration earlier that day that he had been selected. He...

Sports

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VOLLEYBALL | In NCAAs, Elis' season ends at the hands of No. 1 Penn State 12.08.08

After a victory in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, the women’s volleyball team’s run has come to an end at the hands of the defending champions. The Bulldogs (21-6, 13-1 Ivy) defeated Ohio University (24-8) on Friday, only to fall to No. 1 Penn State (34-0) the following day. After receiving a bid to the tournament by winning the Ivy League, the Elis...

Features

Eli overhauls an old Jewish classic 12.05.08 (5)

In his New York apartment over Thanksgiving break, Micah Fredman ’10 combined his unique passions — cooking and his Jewish faith — to create a fusion latke he hopes will transform traditional Hanukkah fare. Considered a staple of Jewish culture, the deep-fried pancake is made from grated potato, topped with condiments such as sour cream and served for Hanukkah...

Sci/Tech News

Postdoc wins Women in Science fellowship 12.04.08

From an early age, Ania Bleszynski-Jayich, the daughter of two physicists, was captivated by the simple elegance of physics. Growing up, she said she knew she would devote her life to its study. Now, Bleszynski-Jayich, a Yale postdoctoral student in physics who studies quantum mechanics, is one of this year’s five American women named as a recipient of the prestigious...

Art News

Art gallery brings together historic duo 12.05.08

George and Martha Washington are finally reunited — at the Yale University Art Gallery. The gallery recently acquired an 1801 miniature painting of George Washington by British painter Robert Field. The watercolor on ivory miniature is the complement of a miniature of Martha Washington already owned by the Art Gallery. The purchase, made through the Boston auctioneers...