Articles from August, 2007

humor 08.06.07 To Charlie the Giant Fucking Bear, Wherever I May Find Him

There are few things left for Jeff Merrion to conquer. Camping in the great outdoors was, until recently, among those things. In an attempt to save his own life, Jeff reasons with a belligerent brown bear through a carefully-worded letter.

travel 08.03.07 Taiwan: Scooters and Rescuing American Cities

This is the fifth installment in a series of essays by jet-setter Jordan Barber, who is currently studying Mandarin at Donghai University in Taichung, Taiwan. While scooters are seldom seen in the states, Jordan argues that adopting this efficient mode of transportation could help revitalize the current state of the American metropolis.

squid 08.03.07 Staff List: Favorite Ending (Spoiler Alert)

The Bureau Staff discusses their favorite conclusions in music, film, and literature.

personal 08.01.07 My Summer Affair with Alton Brown or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Food Network

Most television is terrible. Great shows exist, but are few and far between. While exploring the vast, muddy mediocrity that comprises the majority of the medium, philistine Nick Martens stumbles upon the Food Network. Impressed by its mindless practicality, he ponders its place among America’s most degenerative cultural format.

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