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Monday, May 5th, 2008

James Howard Kunstler Talks About Tacoma and Other Unpleasant Places

After hearing social critic James Howard Kunstler speak in Tacoma, Jordan Barber discusses ideologies of New Urbanism, which hopes to save our country from the scourge of suburbia.

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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

When It Comes to Books, Less is More

In a move that will probably upset fellow reading devotees, Jordan Barber applies the paradox of choice to books. By printing fewer titles and limiting selection, publishers can ensure a higher standard of literature.

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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

The Future of Nintendo Wii Revealed

Super Smash Bros. Brawl addict Jordan Barber reveals a memo from Nintendo about future games, which hope to expand the console’s market reach with titles that annoying rhyme with Wii.

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Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

Contemplating a Corporate Future, Bill Lumbergh, and Robots

Troubled by thoughts of post-college employment, Microserf Jordan Barber imagines a day in his inevitable future life as cubicle dweller.

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Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

The Disappearing Short Story

People don’t read as much as they used. Jordan Barber observes the downfall of the short story–an underrated medium that should thrive in our busy lifestyle but remains largely ignored.

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Monday, February 18th, 2008

Facebook Haute Couture

Your Facebook profile, like your wardrobe, determines how you’ll be perceived by others. Channeling Coco Chanel, Jordan Barber gives pointers on how to make your online presence absolutely fabulous.

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Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Seven Spectacular Sci-Fi Indie Games

After reading Caitlin’s article on “How to Watch the Entire First Season of ‘Battlestar Galactica’,” Jordan Barber attempts to live out science fiction vicariously through seven independent science fiction games, ranging from arcade shooters, strategy games, and even one where you control an anime girl who shoots psychedelic lasers.

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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

An “A” is Doubleplusgood: Grading in America

Can our accomplishments, intelligence, and work ethic be summed up by a single letter? Jordan Barber takes a look at the grading system in our country, discussing its necessity and inherent flaws.

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Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

The Smaragdine Jiboya

Jordan Barber, known as “The 20-year-old Tony Kushner” in some circles, takes into the depths of the jungle in the first half of his off-the-wall short play.

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Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

My Father Reviews My Liberal Arts Education

Concern is often raised when discussing the practicality of a liberal arts education. Student Jordan Barber solicits a review of his curriculum from his father, who expresses certain misgivings regarding his tuition payment’s return-on-investment.

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