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Time Traveler Sets His Sights on 1955new
Being black wasn't the only complicating factor UConn theoretical physics professor Ronald Mallett faced on the road to tenure. The other was his secret goal to build a time machine.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
10-16-2008 |
Science
Are Rape Jokes Ever Funny?new
Irreverent comic Sandra Bernhard won't be shilling for the Boston women's shelter Rosie's Place this year. Are the rules of comedy different for girls?
Boston Phoenix |
Sara Faith Alterman |
10-16-2008 |
Performance
Battling Scientologynew
The idea of locking legal horns with the notoriously litigious Church of Scientology might be enough to cool the ardor of some critics. But that's not Gregg Housh's style.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
10-16-2008 |
Religion
Sarah Palin Boosts Planned Parenthoodnew
A viral email has urged people who disliked the Alaska governor's under-no-circumstance view on abortion to donate to Planned Parenthood, in her honor.
Boston Phoenix |
Shuchi Saraswat |
10-09-2008 |
Politics
The Inside Story of the Great Schlepnew
Chances are, by now you've heard about the Great Schlep, the Sarah Silverman–endorsed political/social experiment to send Jewish grandkids to Florida to get out the yenta vote. But did you know, smarty pants, that the movement originated in Cambridge?
Boston Phoenix |
Sara Faith Alterman |
10-09-2008 |
Politics
America's Nightmare and Obama's Appealnew
It is hard to imagine, but the winner of November's contest is going to assume leadership of a nation that is worse off than it is today. Things are going to get worse before they get better. And if McCain is elected, they could get unimaginably worse.
Boston Phoenix |
Editorial |
10-09-2008 |
Commentary
Alan Abel, the Prince of Prankstersnew
At age 78, the career trickster's life is still one big joke.
Boston Phoenix |
Ian Sands |
10-09-2008 |
Culture
Boston's Secret World of Fire Artistsnew
Of the four elements of nature, fire is by far the sexiest, druggiest, and rock-and-rolliest -- and Boston's fire spinners know how to use it.
Boston Phoenix |
Sara Faith Alterman |
10-09-2008 |
Culture
Alan Lupo, Boston's Last Best Metro Columnistnew
The late Alan Lupo, powerful and revered Boston journalist, was so much more than a Damon Runyon character come to life. Though he was, indeed, that.
Boston Phoenix |
Margaret Doris |
10-09-2008 |
Media
What Did Gwen Ifill Do Wrong?new
As the candidates prep for the final debate, it's a fitting time to ask: why do some journalistic conflicts of interest become scandals, while others get almost no attention at all?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
10-09-2008 |
Commentary
'Rock Band 2' Keeps it Rollingnew
No need to double-check your calendar -- Rock Band 2 really is available only 10 months after the release of the original.
Boston Phoenix |
Mitch Krpata |
10-02-2008 |
Video Games
Tags: video games, Rock Band 2
'Four Kings' KO's the Last Golden Era of Boxingnew
With boxing in one of its periodic public downturns, George Kimball cooks up some compelling nostalgia by recounting an era when great American fighters bestrode the planet.
Boston Phoenix |
Mark Jurkowitz |
10-02-2008 |
Nonfiction
Paul Newman, 1925-2008new
Paul Newman, who died last weekend at the age of 83, was that rarest of creatures, a movie star who turned himself into a great actor.
Boston Phoenix |
Steve Vineberg |
10-02-2008 |
Movies
Simon Pegg's Radioactive Risenew
The Shaun of the Dead star on losing friends, alienating people, and wanking off to Gillian Anderson.
Boston Phoenix |
Brett Michel |
10-02-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Harvard Law Celebrates 25 Years Out of the Closetnew
From its early struggle for recognition to its current membership of more than 4800 alumni, the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus has come a long way.
Boston Phoenix |
Harvey Silverglate |
10-02-2008 |
LGBT
