Articles from July, 2007

personal 07.11.07 Social Networking and Grief

The internet is constantly changing every aspect of our lives, even the way we grieve. Kevin Nguyen confronts the online dynamics of mourning.
opinion 07.09.07 The Many Similarities of Apple and Nintendo: Part II, Surviving the Dark Ages

Apple and Nintendo are more alike than you might realize. In the second of a three-part series, Nick Martens explores the importance of world-class first-party software and the supremacy of simple portables.
travel 07.06.07 Taiwan: The Frog

This is the first installment in a series of essays by jet-setter Jordan Barber, who is currently studying Mandarin at Donghai University in Taichung, Taiwan. Recently arrived, he finds that foreign perception of culture can get lost in translation.
opinion 07.04.07 Fourth of July Faux Pas

National pride is arguably the only value that matters. In the name of Independence Day, patriot Caitlin Boersma scrutinizes the United States Flag Code, what you’re wearing, and the country’s likeness to characters from an Adam Sandler movie.
squid 07.04.07 Staff List: Worst Concert Experience

Live music is one of the few pleasures the RIAA has yet to rob us of. Still, not all concerts are worth Ticketmaster’s asshole convenience charge. The Bureau Staff recalls horror stories of rude audiences, boring performers, and gratuitous nudity.
opinion 07.02.07 Misogynist Clowns Wreak Havoc in Heartland

It’s no secret that clowns are scary, especially when they’re violent and intolerant. Jeff Merrion, the Bureau’s resident expert on the human psyche, explores the Juggalo phenomenon, a subculture established by the Insane Clown Posse.