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Schafler and Wu: Harrison best for homeless

As Yale students and New Haven community members deeply involved in hunger and homelessness issues, we believe that Katie Harrison ’11 is the Ward 1 aldermanic candidate who is both most knowledgeable and best suited to advocate for and create real change in these areas.

Sneaker artist creates customized footwear

Beef N Broccoli is more often found in Chinese food take-out cartons than in mail-order shoe boxes. But “gourmet” sneaker artist Brian Spar, better known as the “Chef” of GourmetKickz, who makes “Food for the Sole,” is trying to change that.

Study finds toxic chemicals in subjects’ bloodstreams

Is It In Us? According to a study released last week by the Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Connecticut, the answer is a resounding yes. Toxic chemicals were found in the bloodstreams of all 35 participants in a biomonitoring research study organized by a coalition of environmental and public-health organizations across the nation.

‘Absence’ takes root in Artspace

This Friday, Artspace, New Haven’s contemporary art museum, will unveil its newest exhibitions, which feature an eclectic mix of art forms, themes and ideas.

Film Studies scores copy of rare art film ‘Lupe’

The Film Studies department celebrated its recent acquisition of Jose Rodriguez-Soltero’s 1966 film “Lupe” on Sunday with a special screening event, which included a brief discussion with the filmmaker, a member of the circle of avant-garde filmmakers that includes Andy Warhol and Kenneth Anger.

Yale gets grant for child health research

The Yale School of Public Health announced Thursday that it has received a $15 million contract from the National Institutes of Health to fund research on child health and wellbeing as part of the National Children’s Study.

Aldermen explore new housing options

Members of the Board of Aldermen held a meeting on affordable housing yesterday, discussing a potential new strategy that favors protecting existing home ownership instead of pushing for new home ownership.

Sailors pick up wins all across NE

It was a weekend that ended well. After traveling across the northeast and dividing their energies to compete in three different regattas, Yale’s sailing team concluded two full days of racing by bringing home several top finishes.

YCC hosts Saturday of service

The weather on Saturday morning may have been cloudy, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the 220 Yale students, faculty and community members who participated in the fourth annual Community Service Day.

Law Dean Koh speaks to New Haven high school scholars

On Monday, a group of high school students, their parents and a few law students attended a talk by Law School Dean Harold Koh. The event was organized by Hillhouse Scholars, an organization that provides mentoring and financial scholarships for local low-income students to attend either Sacred Heart Academy or Notre Dame High School, elite private high schools.

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