Articles by Yaelle Lasson

Egypt and Israel Plagued by the Eighth Plague

By Yaelle Lasson • Published: March 20, 2013 • Comment ()

The first week in March was reminiscent of the eighth plague from the Passover story as locusts swarmed into Israel from Egypt in biblical proportions. The country was put on locust alert as the bugs, sometimes bird-like in size, crossed the Egyptian border in droves. The swarms of insects first appeared in Cairo on March [...]

Yeshiva University’s Pre-Law Mentorship Program

By Yaelle Lasson • Published: February 19, 2013 • Comment ()

While the law is always constant, the profession is not always so. Embarking upon a legal career can be daunting, but students at Yeshiva University are being awarded the opportunity to enhance their studies as undergraduates while creating lasting connections with already established professionals through a new Pre-Law Mentorship program. The new Pre-Law Mentorship program [...]

The Dos and Donts: Staying Healthy in the Caf

By Yaelle Lasson • Published: January 29, 2013 • Comment ()

The caf. A place to catch up with friends, cram into the elevator, and rationalize those pizza snaps as your second lunch of the day.  While the cafeteria is a great landmark in Stern College, there are many “do’s” and “don’ts” to consider when it comes to weighing the nutritive value of the foods you [...]

Women’s Studies Society’s Feminism and Halacha Panel

By Yaelle Lasson • Published: December 31, 2012 • Comment ()

Stern College students are afforded education on the highest level.  No one contends women seeking higher education.  We study science, pursue literature, and receive impressive degrees in addition to studying Talmud and Bible.  We are active in both the worlds of Torah and Madda (science), and feel that we can be involved in anything that [...]

Points of Light – YU Convocation Dinner

By Yaelle Lasson • Published: December 30, 2012 • Comment ()
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What do a Rabbi, a Congresswoman, a cancer researcher, and a radio show host all have in common? All these people, and more, were honored as “Points of Light” at the recent YU Chanukah Convocation Dinner on December 16 in New York’s Waldorf Astoria for their exemplification Yeshiva University’s mission. All nine honorees have a [...]

The Making of a National Hero: Just a Regular Chayal

By Yaelle Lasson • Published: November 21, 2012 • Comment ()

The line wrapped around the building, down the block, and almost across the street.  Those in the front of the line had staked out spots well in advance for the opportunity to be the first to enter.  Those in the back of the line feared that they would be denied entry.  Security guards barred the [...]

Food for “Thought”

By Yaelle Lasson • Published: October 18, 2012 • Comment ()

Dear Nutrition Nook, Midterms are already here and I can barely concentrate on studying!  Between classes and cramming, I need to be able to quickly grab a snack from the cafeteria. I am up late with work and get hungry then, too. I must do well on all my tests… or else! HELP! Sincerely, What [...]

Michelle Obama on Nutrition, Fitness, and Health

By Yaelle Lasson • Published: September 12, 2012 • Comment ()

As the 2012 presidential election campaign heats up and children across the country head back to school, it is evident that President and First Lady Obama ‘s nutrition initiatives have changed the way American children eat. Michelle Obama, the newest spokesperson fighting against childhood obesity, maintains that children’s health is not about politics, but rather [...]

Nutrition Nook: Summer Lovin’

By Yaelle Lasson • Published: May 19, 2012 • Comment ()

The November 2011 “Nutrition Nook” advised as how to combat the winter blues with a nutritious diet, and now the changing weather brings along new challenges. Summer break does not mean that you need to break the healthy eating habits you acquired throughout the year. While boots are replaced by sandals and ice rinks by [...]

Reclaiming Our Identity as an All Women’s College

By Yaelle Lasson • Published: March 18, 2012 • Comment ()

  The YU Maccabeats were performing uptown in the Lamport Auditorium while, at the Schottenstein Cultural Center, in Midtown Stern women were staging their final performance of “So You Think Stern Can Dance.” The dilemma: in which audience will I choose to sit? The dilemma reflects upon a larger tension within the Stern student body.  [...]