YU Observer

This is the official Twitter account of The YU Observer. The YU Observer is the independent student-run newspaper of Yeshiva University.

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In “FTOCs Find Their Footing at Fall 2025 Orientation,” @⁨Meira Berkowitz⁩⁩ shows how orientation provides structure, support and space for connection.

https://t.co/DMBocDk8bU

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After 28 Years, Dr. Cynthia Wachtell Retires from Stern College Honors Program | By Shloimy Lowy

Read it here: https://t.co/tgsaJHFKMY

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Our fourth issue of Volume 67 of the YU Observer is out and can be found on our website and will be on campus tomorrow: https://t.co/w7OOYkEC9C.

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Our third issue of Volume 67 of the YU Observer is out and can be found on our website here: https://t.co/EdJU0Vv2UU (will be on campus tomorrow)!

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Our second issue of Volume 67 of the YU Observer is out and can be found on our website here: https://t.co/40sj2VqvtN (will be on campus tomorrow)!

This edition of the YU Observer is dedicated to the people of Israel who lost their lives at the hands of Hamas. 🇮🇱

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Our first issue of Volume 67 of the YU Observer is out and can be found on our website! (keep your eyes out for our print version coming BEH when we return from the break)!

https://t.co/ygMSnh7GwV

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Andrew Warren, Staff Writer, highlights the cast of the new film “Air” and their impressive performance but at the same time notes that the film’s editing, cinematography, and script could have used some improvement: https://t.co/DK4PqZJ5KT

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David Yagudayev, Science & Technology Editor, features the YU Chess Association and their USCF tournament, the first in a long time, the demand for chess activities on campus, and how the YUCA has amazing plans for the future academic year: https://t.co/2JmdYo42tn

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Raquel Leifer, Features Editor, interviews Professor Orlee Hauser, who discusses her love for sociology and how it studies the patterns of our most intimate thoughts and behaviors, and that she gives gratitude to her students who teach her so much: https://t.co/y1JyVBikju

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Joshua Feigin, Business Editor, interviews Shira Simchon, a real estate manager, who discusses how she found this role and the hands-on training she received at her firm. Click here to read why Shira thinks it is important to try new things: https://t.co/dgyCJGGcuu

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Ruchama Benhamou, Features Editor, recounts the trip students took to Dubai to participate in an event with the Bernard Revel Graduate School and the Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities and reflects on the lectures given on various faith topics: https://t.co/8VcXbhIgii

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Talia Simpson spotlights the field of psychoneuroimmunology which studies how the psychological, neurological, immune, and endocrine systems all interact with one another, and explains how this field relates to why you often have a cold during finals: https://t.co/Ju4JK2ETna

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David Yagudayev, Science & Technology Editor, spotlights Ding Liren, the 2023 World Chess Champion, who was not meant to play in this event at all, but eventually won because of the risks he was courageous enough to take: https://t.co/8ZQG8r0Bi5

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Mira Postelnek spotlights START Science, an initiative that brings scientific learning to public elementary schools with inadequate science education and highlights the science fair which included hands-on activities that the students thoroughly enjoyed: https://t.co/ptFnxvE6Um

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Yaffa Shekhter reviews the history of Bed Bath and Beyond that led to its past success and highlights how Bed Bath and Beyond has struggled recently due to an increase in e-commerce and the COVID-19 pandemic: https://t.co/lDNvY8cnfh

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Yosef Scher, Science and Technology Editor, describes how SeaChange technology helps combat the negative effects of climate change on Marine life by trapping carbon dioxide in a solid mineral so that filtered sea water can be returned to the ocean: https://t.co/GyFbfW3S1X

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Daniella Weiss, Staff Writer, shares her personal experiences from getting the privilege to experience two shabbosim with Mrs. Chava Willig Levy, including Mrs. Levy’s welcoming smile, humbleness, care for others, and inspiring positivity: https://t.co/7wgjVZRKlu

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Gila Kalman highlights the controversy behind The Willow Project and its potential to harm the environment by creating 700 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and reveals that the claims that this project will support the Alaskan economy are wrong: https://t.co/Ls9IbUNL1u

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Kiki Arochas examines the meaning behind each line of Elton John’s tribute song to Beatles musician John Lennon. Click here to read about the significance of the “empty garden” motif within this song and the impact that Lennon had on the music industry: https://t.co/by6ek4NE2s

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Menachom Aharon Wallach reflects on his experiences being in the Heights since 2009. Click here to read what many others say are their favorite parts of YU, including the warm environment, Torah, extracurricular programming, and especially the people: https://t.co/WKRUiqQIau