Cynthia Hua
Cynthia Hua
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China rising
Over the next decade, China will start to match the United States on a variety of economic issues.
YCC | Daryl Hok '14, vice president
YCC vice-presidential candidate Daryl Hok says he will bring an approachable presence and leadership experience to the organization.
Panel opposes Secure Communities
Activists gathered Wednesday to discuss their concerns about the Secure Communities program.
Art auction supports water charity
In an auction Friday night, Yalies brought together contemporary art and globally-minded philanthropy.
"The Iron Giant": comforting, nostalgic and not really meant for kids
During a decade aptly termed both The Space Age and The Atomic Age, there was permeating fear of alien things falling from space. In Brad Bird's 1999 animated feature "The Iron Giant," set in the late 50's, a massive robot lands in coastal New England to be discovered the film's young protagonist Hogarth Hughes. The film's portrayal of Cold War America tells essentially the same story - that of a boy playing with weapons.
Redefining the Yale experience
Last Friday, the Whiffenpoofs left campus for their winter tour. But no members will have to worry about missing class, because none of them are currently taking classes.
New healthy option opens on Audubon
The Pure Health Lounge, which offers healthy-eating options including sandwiches, wraps, salads, smoothies and frozen yogurt, celebrated its opening at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. Around fifty people visited the store, located at 99 Audubon Street, which is now in its third week of operation. Pure Health the third business to open in the Aubudon/Whitney area this academic year, joining Katalina’s Bakery and the Luvena Leslie Salon.
Autopsy director discusses falling rates
A recent report from ProPublica revealed that autopsy rates in the U.S. have declined over the past century. What was once a typical hospital procedure is conducted on only 5% of patients today.
Alumni found nonprofit for veterans
Students showed their patriotism with dancing and drinking Saturday night at Box 63 for a recuiting event launching a new alumni-led nonprofit.
Narrower lanes for Route 34
Route 34, the Downtown Crossing project, will replace the end of highway Route 34 with commercial and residential real estate around College and Front Streets. The resolution, originally proposed by the city’s cyclists, has been amended and passed unanimously at Thursday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. The amended resolution incorporated the concerns of aldermen and the economic development administration that the original proposal would be impractical.