YDN Podcast Desk

Silhouette E23: Yale Farm and Sustainable Food Programming with Jeremy Oldfield

In this episode, Amiya Vashi ’29 speaks to Jeremy Oldfield, Farm Manager of Field Academics at the Yale Farm. The Yale Farm and greater Yale Sustainable Food Program, YSFP, are integral parts of the Yale community, providing spaces for not only agricultural work but also food systems learning. This episode will cover what the YSFP brings to Yale, as well as ways to get involved.  Guests: Jeremy Oldfield, Mara Klien ’27, Lawrence Tang ’26 Producers: Amiya Vashi ’29, Andre Fa’aoso ’27  Music: Blue Dot Sessions

The Yalie Ep 25: Vegan Activism with the Yale Chapter of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection

Host Esmeralda Vasquez-Fernandez will be talking about veganism at Yale and the group responsible for tabling across campus - the Allied Scholars For Animal Protection. Vasquez-Fernandez sits down with the Yale Chapter President Hannah Owens Pierre ’28, and Events Coordinator Allie Ruiz ’28 to discuss the organization and their tabling strategies. Vasquez-Fernandez also goes out on the field to gain student perspectives and wraps up with a conversation over the phone with Allied Scholars' founder, Dr. Faraz Harsini. Many thanks to Belen Mendoza Cortes ’28, Justin Fan ’28 and Victoria Cantu ’28 for sharing their thoughts and experiences on this topic. Producer: Esmeralda Vasquez-Fernandez, Andre Fa’aoso Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Silhouette E22: Transfer Student Experiences with Hana Tilksew, Armando Encinas and Danielle Kabboul

This episode uncovers the varied experiences and challenges of transfer students when making their shift to Yale. Host Esmeralda Vasquez-Fernandez sits down with Hana Tilksew ’28, Armando Encinas ’28 and Danielle Kabboul ’28 who share their transfer journeys thus far. They also discuss the opportunities they are delving into on Campus and the mix of reactions they receive from other students when premising they are transfers. Collectively, they share insights on adjusting and thriving at Yale after previously starting college at vastly different institutions across the country. Guests: Hana Tilksew '28, Armando Encinas '28 and Danielle Kabboul '28   Producer: Esmeralda Vasquez-Fernandez and Andre Fa'aoso Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Silhouette E21: Evelyn Jiang and Maxwell Kiekhofer on being Frocos and advice for the Class of '29

Evelyn Jiang ’26, a former Production & Design Editor at the News, and Maxwell Kiekhofer ’26 are frocos in Silliman College and Morse College respectively. Listen in as host Joanne Lee ’26 talks with Evelyn and Maxwell about their experiences as frocos, reflect on their time at Yale, and offer advice to Yale’s Class of 2029. Edited and Hosted by Joanne Lee, produced by Andre Fa'aoso.

Silhouette E20: Steven Rourick on music walks, Taylor Swift, and music today

Steven Rourick '27, a sophomore in Silliman, is best known as the "Taylor Swift guy" for singing Taylor Swift songs as he walks around campus. Join us as host Xavier Guaracha '25 talks with Steven about the origins of his music walks, his relationship with Taylor Swift's music, and the current musical landscape. Producers: Xavier Guaracha '25 and Joanne Lee '26 Music: Blue Dot Sessions