Articles from October, 2008

humor 10.08.08 Voter Groups You May Have Overlooked

Kevin Nguyen and Nick Martens turn the spotlight towards some niche demographics struggling to find a voice this election season.

humor 10.06.08 Halloween Costumes That Would Never Sell

In his free time, Jeff Merrion likes to design children’s costumes that are horribly offensive and tasteless.

travel 10.03.08 The Rambling American: The Invisible Man

With reverence to Ralph Ellison, Locke McKenzie confronts the dual identity of expats. When you have two nationalities, which one do you call home?

arts 10.01.08 PANIC!

Pundit Nick Martens contemplates the classic power of the big, banner headline.

opinion 10.01.08 The Financial Crisis, as Explained to My Fourteen-Year-Old Sister

Economist Kevin Nguyen explains the country’s economic woes to his younger sister, using Pokémon as an analogy. Seriously.

humor 10.01.08 American Finance: An Accurate History

Using facts, Historian David Tveite tells us why ignoring the lessons of the past has doomed us in the present.

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