Meet intern Jacob Stern

Jacob is a junior at Yale University and a newsroom intern this summer.

At Yale, he studies philosophy and English, with a focus on Modernist literature. He has lived his whole life in Washington and will be staying in the Old West End while writing for The Blade.

Outside of class, Jacob covers state politics for the Yale Daily News and serves as an associate editor for the YDN Magazine, which publishes long-form journalism, creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. His favorite pieces to write have been in-depth profiles.

He also plays for the Yale men’s club soccer team, is on the board of the Yale Film Society, and volunteers for an on-campus organization that helps people search for housing and apply for jobs.

An avid sports fan, Jacob follows the NBA, the NHL, the MLB, and various European soccer leagues.

Jacob’s email address is jstern@theblade.com and his work extension is 6050. Welcome, Jacob.