AltWeeklies Wire
Too Damn Loudnew

Evidence suggests that hearing loss for musicians and fans is getting worse.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
10-02-2013 |
Health
The Bacon-Wrapped Economynew

Tech has brought very young, very rich people to the Bay Area like never before. And the changes to its cultural and economic landscape aren't necessarily for the better.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
03-22-2013 |
Economy
The Microfinance Mythnew

A solution to global poverty? Not so fast, says Hugh Sinclair.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
07-19-2012 |
International
The New News Economynew

As newspapers struggle, nonprofit news is being touted as the key to the future. Is it?
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan and Ellen Cushing |
05-30-2012 |
Media
Tags: Nonprofit News, Media
Worst Slow Jamsnew

Our staff picks the best music to kill a mood.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards, Ellen Cushing, Rachel Swan and Will Butler |
02-08-2012 |
Sex
Tags: Songs To Kill the mood
Trashednew

At UC Berkeley, recyclables end up in the landfill, outdoor plazas are drowning in litter, and gardeners spend their days collecting garbage. Welcome to the world's greenest university.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
12-14-2011 |
Environment
The Whole World Is Watchingnew

Last week's raid in Oakland may been the best thing that could have happened to the Occupy Movement.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
11-02-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Marching, Dancing, and Lots of Tear Gasnew

What went down last night at the Occupy Oakland protest.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing and Rachel Swan |
10-26-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Is Oakland Now a Safer Place to Break the Law?new

Some graffiti artists say Oakland's cop layoffs have made the city a destination.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
12-22-2010 |
Crime & Justice