AltWeeklies Wire
Pressednew
Colorado University student journalists feel they were kept in the dark about changes at their publication -- talk about a real-world lesson.
Tags: media
A Bright Light on the CIA
Robert De Niro's second outing as director pinpoints the ruthless and dogmatic sense of privileged ideology and unscrupulous secrecy that enabled the creation of the CIA.
Tags: Robert De Niro, The Good Shepherd
The Santa Industrynew
That fat man in a red suit at the mall? He stands for childhood ... and magic ... and the profits that can be made off the emotional baggage of the season.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Megan Wennberg |
12-18-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
A Season In Hellnew
Katie Hnida made football history at Colorado; then she made national news by coming forward with a tale of harassment and rape. She documents her journey in her new memoir, Still Kicking.
Boulder Weekly |
Vince Darcangelo |
12-18-2006 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Perry Henzell, 1936-2006new
Although he enjoyed some success as an author and filmmaker, Henzell will most likely be remembered for introducing reggae to America and the U.K. with 1972's The Harder They Come.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Mike McKee |
12-18-2006 |
Movies
School of Hard Knocksnew
A former grad student says that Temple discriminated against him for his conservative political beliefs and withheld his master's degree -- now he's suing the school.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Mike Benner |
12-18-2006 |
Education
Classroom Confidentialnew
Seven first-year teachers tell what it's really like to teach in Memphis City Schools -- their stories will surprise you.
The Memphis Flyer |
John Branston |
12-18-2006 |
Education
Tags: Education
Diamonds Are for Never?new
Blood Diamond helps protesters bring a global conflict home.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Jessica Lussenhop |
12-18-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
No Monkeying Aroundnew
Reg Harkema's Godard homage pays off.
NOW Magazine |
Cameron Bailey |
12-18-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Monkey Warfare, Reginald Harkema
Love & Sex: The Deep Sleepnew
Sometimes when I can't sleep, I imagine a man -- from New Orleans, into voodoo of course, who used to be a rock star, naturally -- fucking me with a rifle.
NOW Magazine |
Chloe Davis |
12-18-2006 |
Commentary
Sex & The City's Legacynew
Men in Trees and My Boys try to press the Carrie Bradshaw button.
NOW Magazine |
Barrett Hooper |
12-18-2006 |
TV
Tags: TV
Ecoholic: Deck the Hallsnew
How to make sure your wreaths and garlands are truly green.
NOW Magazine |
Adria Vasil |
12-18-2006 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Drink Upnew
Here are some gifts for the picky tippler on your list.
NOW Magazine |
Graham Duncan |
12-18-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: 2006gift
Inspiration in Iraqnew
This book is a testament to and inspiration for those who seek to revive and rejuvenate a human spirit battered by shock and awe, attrition and insanity.
NOW Magazine |
Robert Priest |
12-18-2006 |
Nonfiction
Tags: Don't Shoot the Clowns, Jo Wilding
Forming an Inseparable Epic
Letters responds to Flags and creates pure cinematic poetry.
