AltWeeklies Wire
Mexican, Askednew
Gustavo Arellano on Hispanics, chile and panocha.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Enrique Limón |
11-07-2013 |
Culture
Howe Gelb: The Coincidentalistnew
On his latest album of avant-twang and alternative folk-rock, the Giant Sand leader and Tucson music-scene godfather sings in an almost spoken drawl, by turns gruff and sweet, that may be familiar to longtime fans. But here it's mixed up close, like an intimate, whispered confidence, as if Gelb were spinning old stories in the privacy of your living room...
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-07-2013 |
Reviews
Why Black Students Are Avoiding UC Berkeleynew
In the post-Prop 209 era, nearly 60 percent of African-American students accepted at Cal are choosing to attend other colleges — often, because they feel unwelcome.
East Bay Express |
J. Douglas Allen-Taylor |
11-07-2013 |
Education
The Music Issuenew
Here in Detroit, we’re blessed with countless great artists spanning all genres. When you include visiting bands, touring festivals and our renowned performing venues, the verdict is indisputable: Motown is one of music’s critical hubs.
So when the Music Issue rolls around, the question isn’t what to include but what not to. We think you’ll like what we did:
• None More Black: Isenblast
• Jimmy Ohio & the Ultimate Lovers
• Keeping the Demons at Bay: Sleigh Bells
• MT Staff’s “First and Best” Concerts
Metro Times |
Brett Callwood, Jeff Milo, Kelly Johnston and MT Staff |
11-07-2013 |
Music
Detroit's Real Estate Market Sees Reboundnew
The latest third quarter data shows that Detroit's real estate market lead the nation in year-over-year increases at 44.3 percent. However, behind the numbers lurks a less ebullient reality: Detroit is the only market in the nation to still remain below the highs of the last decade.
Metro Times |
Bryan Gottlieb |
11-07-2013 |
Economy
Tags: Detroit Home Prices
Breaking the Code: Gender Stereotypes Hinder Women in Tech Fieldsnew
In 2011, women held 57 percent of all professional positions in the country but only 25 percent of technology jobs, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics. Does the Asheville, N.C. area buck the trend, and why should it matter?
Mountain Xpress |
Caitlin Byrd |
11-07-2013 |
Tech
The God Particle and T.S. Eliotnew
At the metaphysical crossroads.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Lee Miller |
11-07-2013 |
Books
Betting on Gratonnew
Newest casino targeting Bay Area residents promises to share the wealth with workers and people of color, but will it?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Yael Chanoff |
11-07-2013 |
Race & Class
You Are a Rogue Devicenew
A new apparatus capable of spying on you has been installed throughout downtown Seattle. Very few citizens know what it is, and officials don't want to talk about it.
The Stranger |
Matt Fikse-Verkerk and Brendan Kiley |
11-06-2013 |
Features
Porn Star John Snavely Murders Millionairenew
The story of a porn star stud with an endless appetite for sex, drugs, and human growth hormone; the teenage beauty queen he tortured; and a dead millionaire's dark double life.
Miami New Times |
Michael E. Miller |
11-06-2013 |
Features
Hollywood Eastnew
How Angelina Jolie, James Spader and Kevin Bacon have infused life into a cash-strapped New York municipality. (And Spider-Man, too.)
Long Island Press |
Rashed Mian |
11-06-2013 |
Economy
Can't This Wait 'Til I'm Old?new
Thirty years later, Phish are still in the groove. A Seven Days multimedia feature.
Seven Days |
Paul Heintz |
11-06-2013 |
Music
Tags: Phish
Dig Boston Only Paper to Endorse New Mayor Marty Walshnew
As a rule, in 15 years of existence, Dig Boston has stayed out of the business of endorsing candidates. But last week for the first time, Dig Boston endorsed Marty Walsh for mayor of Boston.
Dig Boston |
Dig Staff |
11-06-2013 |
Elections
Tags: Marty Walsh
The Swagalicious Life of Mall Guynew
Behind the LED Belt and Colorful Shirts of One of Cleveland's Most Visible Characters
Cleveland Scene |
Vince Grzegorek |
11-06-2013 |
Features
Some Will Lose Their Insurance Under Obamacare—and Ought to Celebratenew
Those with individual insurance plans in Philly are set to get dropped from their plans. Advocates say that's the best thing that could happen to them.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
11-06-2013 |
Health
