Erica Rothman
Erica Rothman
Recent Stories
Rothman: In VP debate and lapel pin, a glimmer
The fun I had, contrary to expectation, stayed with me throughout the weekend. What a party; what a night; what a lapel pin that was. I’m already ready for Tuesday.
Rothman: Are you the ‘Roriest’ of all at Yale?
Wait, forget that mushy stuff. We in New Haven know what the show is really about — choosing Yale over Harvard.
Rothman: Between bites, buboes and YUHS
In high school I brushed off feeling ill. A hacking cough? It’s just something caught in my throat. Serial sneezing? It’ll pass in a moment. I saw throwing up as a sign of weakness and Advil as a cure-all: If I just take some ibuprofen for those chicken pox, I’ll be better in an hour. This was a safe practice because I had my parents around to attend to my health and convince me that ignoring a bleeding wound was not the best way to make it disappear.
Rothman: Rebellion by jaywalk
When people ask me where I’m from, I say New York. If they inquire further, I say I’m from just outside New York City.
(Over-)packed up and ready to go — to Yale
Just let me squeeze in these last four rugs, and maybe, soon, I’ll be ready for Yale.