Well, school’s almost back in session. Shouldn’t you get cracking on that summer reading list? (Okay fine, the Bureau Editors just needed an excuse to link to their favorite writing on the web so far this year.)

The Bureau Staff recalls the days of 56k modems, complete with imitations of the dial-up noise.

The Bureau Staff celebrates three years of writing on modern thought. Whatever the hell that means.

The Bureau Staff tells tales of deception and untruths.

The Bureau Staff relates their most spectacular culinary misadventures.

Dungeons and Dragons is full of life lessons. Dungeon Master Jordan Barber teaches the party about the dangers of friendly fire.

The Bureau Staff conjures up their most embarrassing high school hobbies and interests.

Inspired by the bracketology of March Madness the Bureau Staff picks the winners for the arguments that matter most.

Some notes on our spiffy new site and a special thanks to the people who made it possible.

Dungeon Master Jordan Barber leads our heroes into a cavernous tunnel, rife with danger and, uh, mold.

As diligent consumers of internet culture, the Bureau Staff selects the best of the web’s most refined, cultivated inside jokes.

Since we’re taking the week off, Bureau Editors Kevin Nguyen and Nick Martens highlight their favorite articles from 2009. And swear. A lot.