Articles from September, 2011

Tumorous: Breast Intentions

Fluid drains, nipple death, and camisoles — all things related to Juliet Disparte’s mastectomy.

Campus Dispatches

In honor of the start of the academic year, Darryl Campbell shares some of the more interesting things he learned in college.

Cycling South: Murdering and Not Murdering My Best Friend

After cycling across South America for months, Ben Bateman is ready to kill his partner.

The Long Run

In this new series, Lindsay Crouse trains for the New York City Marathon, an undertaking that involves strict discipline, diet, and devotion.

Do I Have Mind Powers, or is There a Likelier Explanation?

Ralph Gamelli might have special powers, but then again, maybe he might not.

Professional Jackass Live

Alice Stanley sees Jackass alum Steve-O perform stand-up, or at least try to.

Fear and Gaming: Frequently Asked Existential and Snack-Food Related Questions in “The Witcher 2″

Parvulus Clamans (Jonathan Gourlay), a pitiable little man, pretends to be someone he is not and (of course!) fails.

“Gut” Eats

After a wonderful experience eating everything she could while traveling, Alice Stanley tries to eat more like a healthy German.

Creatures of the Night

Jake Christie has a lot in common with the mouse that’s moved into his apartment: they’re both small, scared creatures, working the night shift, trying to survive.

9/11/11

Ten years later, Jessica Schein would prefer to not be bombarded with photos of smoking towers.

Quiz: Which Metaphor Best Captures Your Personal Brand of Post-Modern Ennui?

Nick Martens presents a handy quiz to help your liberal arts-induced existential loneliness.

The Good Fortune of Hurricane Katrina

It’s a simple coincidence, thousands of miles away from New Orleans, that forces Helen Rubinstein to understand the gravity of Hurricane Katrina.