Articles from August, 2010

Everyman: A Bildungsroman

Garland Grey tells a universally relatable story about coming of age in America.

Ingredients: Bánh Mì a la Sheraton

Attempting to make “comfort food” while on a business trip, Daniel Adler tries to assemble a Vietnamese sandwich in his hotel room. The result isn’t pretty.

Controversial Corporate Brands, Reviewed by Kanye West

Blogger extraordinaire and social media guru Kanye West is known for his impassioned opinions. Nick Martens captures the singer’s thoughts on some polarizing design decisions.

Tony and Me

Darryl Campbell reflects on the recent death of historian Tony Judt.

The Most Photographed Trailers in America

Kara Phelps wonders if Florida’s Airstream Ranch is merely a roadside attraction or something more? Or something less?

Arthur Neville Chamberlain Answers the Information Technology Help Desk Hotline

Zachary Martin gets his computer questions answered by the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

A Diary of Unemployment

Brandon Lueken chronicles his life after being let go.

The Fog in Beijing

Connor O’Brien takes in nationalistic wonders and airborne toxins at Shanghai’s Expo 2010 — the largest World’s Fair ever held.

Dear Parents and Graduates

Ben Bateman’s graduation speech touches on the usual topics: how far the class has come, how graduating is just the first step in life, and how to escape when you’re kidnapped by a crazed hillbilly.

Domestic Conflict, Explained By Stock Photos

Kevin Nguyen imagines the backstories behind the stock photos he found of couples fighting.

House Hunting: Taking Advice

When it comes to buying a home, Whitney Carpenter has heard everything from horror stories to happy endings. Whitney has advice about taking advice.

The Truth About Boscoe

Sean Adams may have misrepresented a few things about Boscoe the guinea pig to his grade-school class. It’s time for him to come clean.