The final piece for Submissions Week comes from Lucinda Stroud, who studied in Delhi, India last spring. During a visit to Kolkata, she comes to understand the finer details of the country’s complex cultural legacy and the fleeting charms of strangers.

In our second article for Submissions Week, Dan Minch dresses up for the premiere of the new Indiana Jones film. Naturally, the word “nerdcore” comes up.

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.