There’s no denying the creative genius of Grand Theft Auto IV, but by playing the game, are we inadvertently supporting violence, over-sexualization, and desensitization? Alice Stanley kicks off The Bygone Bureau’s Submissions Week with a sharp critique of how various medias can challenge our moral backbone.

FOX News is often criticized for exaggerating stories and using scare tactics to boost ratings, but liberal-slanted media is guilty of the same thing. Kevin Nguyen observes CNN employ the same strategies when Larry King Live discusses the dangers of cellphone use.

Renowned wildlife behaviorist expert Jordan Barber journeys to the heart of the world’s most barren, desolate environments: the office.

Social critic Jeff Merrion takes another look at the juggalo subculture surrounding the Insane Clown Posse and examines the positive aspects of this community.

Or better known as videogames. The Bureau Staff goes over the latest excuse they have to put off responsibilities.

Proletarian Caitlin Boersma scours the far reaches of the internet (a.k.a. Craigslist) for summer employment and comes across interesting (a.k.a. bizarre) job postings.

Genealogist Kevin Nguyen discusses the history of his last name, and the benefits and challenges that come with it.

Wrapping up his stay in Amsterdam, Nick Martens presents a photo story recapping his favorite spots in the city. Categories include Best Place for Nerds to Get Stoned, Least Surprisingly Empty Women’s Clothing Store, and various awards for typographic signage.

Jordan Barber chronicles the implications of starting a personal blog. Aside from the social stigma of being a “blogger,” he finds that writing to a small, public audience is oddly self-revealing.

120 lbs. bodybuilder Jeff Merrion tries his hand at manual labor and discovers that physical exertion is hard, his employer is a racist, mold is gross, and that an imaginary Conor Oberst is laughing at him.