Craving one of America’s great tradition (a.k.a. gorging on turkey), Locke McKenzie copes with celebrating Thanksgiving on a continent where it doesn’t exist.
Citing examples in television and literature, Nick Martens discusses how fictitious elements can supplement the truth in non-fiction.
Kevin Nguyen examines how a recent Guns N’ Roses review fits into the iconic hipster-writer’s oeuvre.
In Vienna, Austria, Carrie Miltenberger observes the invasion of American yuppie culture.
Two weeks after this year’s historic presidential election, Josh Fischel reflects on the understated nature of Barack Obama’s victory.
David Tveite reviews Proposition 8, the latest blockbuster from the state that brought you The Governator.
The President of the United States is often called the leader of the free world. Locke McKenzie finds that the enthusiasm for Obama’s victory is perhaps greater in the “free world” than it is in America.
Cinephile Kevin Nguyen is impressed by Netflix’s Watch Instantly and Hulu.com’s feature-length film offerings, because now he doesn’t have to leave Twitter or Facebook to see a movie.
Is there any omen more distressing than getting married on the same day as a character from the comic strip For Better or For Worse? Josh Fischel thinks not.
At the Taiwanese Major League World Series, Daniel Adler observes 10,000 baseball fans dancing, clapping, and singing in unison.
Pre-election Nick Martens addresses a letter to post-election Nick Martens.
Education is the foundation of innovation and progress, so why is it a neglected campaign issue? Josh Fischel offers comprehensive solutions and leadership to the disparity of our nation’s school systems.
Jordan Barber interviews his friend Jenn, who learned what a “traditional Balinese massage” really meant when she visited Jakarta.
Jonathan Gourlay tries to count in Pohnpeian but never gets past “one.”
Jeff Merrion is physically abused while conversing with literary minimalist Ernest Hemingway about his body of work, the Spanish Civil War, and American Gladiators.
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