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Simple Humanity (An Interpreted Villanelle)
By Vienna Scott, BF ‘21. Vienna is majoring in Religious Studies and Political Science.
I, soley and errantly human, am a simple thinking thing
Reduced to a baseline irreducible complexity
Miraculous in existence of unceasing dependency
Psalm 42
By Bradley Yam, SY ‘21. Bradley is majoring in Ethics, Politics & Economics and Computer Science
Then hear, hear my soul,
That other voice of sorrow,
It cries, "forgive them, Father"
"I will never let them go"
"Oh I will never let you go"
Translations of Swahili Hymns
By Vienna Scott, BF ‘21. Vienna is majoring in Religious Studies and Political Science.
For the reader's edification in meditation and appreciation of Swahili culture and language.
Be Thou My Vision: A Reflection
By Bella Gamboa, JE ‘22. Bella is majoring in Humanities.
Even in times when I feel farthest from God, hymns have had a singular ability to remind me of who He is and of his presence. Praise to God overflows in song, and so singing also reminds us of who we are in Him and how we ought to relate to Him.
Regarding Answers
By Sharla Moody, BK ‘22. Sharla is majoring in English.
And the frayed strings knit around us
a blanket of grace which
we could never pluck apart.
Engaging with a Forked Up Society: “The Good Place” vs “Civil Disobedience”
By Ben Colon-Emeric, TD '22. Ben is majoring in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.
There’s a lot of talk around the Yale campus about being “complicit.” The idea is that if you put money into a system that is participating in immoral actions, you are engaging in immoral actions. The protests about Yale divesting its endowment from various investment groups, for example, often use this language of being “complicit.” The problem this raises in a deeply interconnected society is where to draw the line: are we complicit in immorality simply by participating in society?
Upcoming Events:
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William Blake Private Exhibition Tour
THURSDAY, OCT 2ND, 10:30-11:30 AM, Yale Center for British Art
Peter Wicks of the Elm Institute will guide us through the traveling exhibition ‘William Blake: Burning Bright’ at Yale Center for British Art. No previous experience with art or William Blake required. Meet in the Yale Center for British Art lobby.
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Vibe Meeting
THURSDAY, OCT 9TH, 6:15-7:15 PM, William Harkness Hall, RM 012
This week, we will have a more relaxed meeting to chat, have snacks, and play some board games!
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Second Draft Workshop
THURSDAY, OCT 23RD, 6:15-7:15 PM, Location TBD
Second drafts for our print publication are due Oct 31st, so this meeting will cover common problems in the first drafts, what to think about for the second draft, and some ideas on how to make the pieces talk to each other and flow.
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Dinner at Justin and Moriah Hawkins' House
THURSDAY, OCT 30TH, 5:30-7:30 PM.
Justin and Moriah Hawkins have graciously invited us to their house for dinner and conversation! Please email using the link below if you are interested in attending! Transportation provided. -
Content Editing Workshop
THURSDAY, NOV 6TH, 6:15-7:45 PM, Elm Institute
For our print publication, we will be conducting content editing in person. At the Elm Institute, and guided by Peter Wicks, you will be paired with a partner and will each edit each other’s pieces for content and discuss what worked and what didn’t.
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Copy Editing Workshop
THURSDAY, NOV 13TH, 6:15-7:15 PM, Location TBD
For our print publication, we will be conducting copy editing in person. You will be paired with a partner and will each edit each other’s pieces for grammar and punctuation, and polish off anything else needed in the draft.
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Veritas Weekend
FEB 6-8TH, Boston
Save the date for Veritas Weekend in Boston! More information below!