Shira Telushkin
Guest Columnist
Shira Telushkin
Guest Columnist
Recent Stories
TELUSHKIN: Learning to give
We can all talk about how the flower lady has a Blackberry, or the concern that these people are faking their plight, or will use the money on drugs and alcohol. In the end of the day, however, we are facing a person who is asking for help.
In ‘Cabaret,’ taking an unfiltered approach
The production of “Cabaret” opening Thursday in the Morse-Stiles Crescent Underground Theater does not shy away from heavy subject matter.
TELUSHKIN: Between smokers and vegans
It's common knowledge that smoking is addictive and bad for your health. That's why I was baffled freshman year to find that many of my friends smoked.
Exiled author sheds light on Iranian assassinations
When Roya Hakakian set out to tell the story of eight assassinations, she focused on the victims themselves.
A place for arts and crafts at the YCBA
Home decoration has serious artistic value, as the Tuesday presentation on “The Homes of William Morris” at the Yale Center for British Art made clear.
TELUSHKIN: Leave nerds alone
If you’ve ever seen a high school yearbook, you’ve undoubtedly come across the quote attributed to Mark Twain: “I’ve never let schooling get in the way of my education.” Sometimes, this seems to categorize Yalies’ feelings about classes all too well.
Tribal Court holds case on campus
In a rare appearance outside its reservation in New Mexico and Arizona, the Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation came to Yale to meet with students and hear a case on campus Monday evening.
Pride Month widens focus
Yale’s third annual Pride Month will present performances, discussions, parties and visits from speakers representing a wide array of cultures and sexual identities this April.
Viswanath discusses Aghan feminism
Sunita Viswanath, co-founder of Women for Afghan Women, spoke about her organization, which operates in both Afghanistan and in Queens, and about the future of Afghan feminism Monday afternoon.