Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo begins as the best fantasy novels do: with a map. A collection of locations exotic to most readers but not to us—Harkness Tower, Grove Street Cemetery, Beinecke Library—are tagged along the map’s greyscale streets, numbered 1 through 31. Tara’s Death Site is number 32. Bardugo’s vision of New Haven comes […]
Tag Archives: Yale University
Return to Sender
For our vacation this week, we’re traveling back to some favorite recent stories, including this life story. (more…)
Script Notes II
Six months ago, I reeled off a series of movie and TV moments referencing New Haven. Today, I’ve got enough for a sequel. And I didn’t even have to watch Gilmore Girls. (more…)
Archery 101
At Yale, there are arched backs in Dance Studies classes and at Salsa Under the Stars sessions. Arched brows as curious, libidinous college students scope out classmates. Arch nemeses whenever Harvard comes to town. (more…)
Baby Formula
If you’re a parent of a certain age, chances are you know the name Dr. Spock. Not to be confused with Mr. Spock of Star Trek fame, Dr. Benjamin Spock grew up in New Haven, attended Yale and became a household name as the preeminent parenting expert of the 20th century. (more…)
Sitting Out
A photo essay. To view all 15 images, check out the email edition. * * * For a few more days, forecasts say, it’ll be like May. May you join in, and sit out. Written and photographed by Dan Mims.
Return to Sender
When I purchased a set of vintage New Haven postcards off eBay, I knew I was cracking a window into the life of the city. I didn’t know I was opening a door into the life of a person. (more…)
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