AltWeeklies Wire
Anger Machinenew
Trent Reznor battles his depression with more conviction than ever on NIN's first album in six years.
Cleveland Scene |
Annie Zaleski |
05-04-2005 |
Reviews
Catholic Church Opposes Bill Extending Time to Suenew
After intense lobbying by the Catholic Church, a bill allowing victims of child sex abuse to sue up until the time they turn 38 has languished in the Ohio House.
Cleveland Scene |
Chris Maag |
05-04-2005 |
Politics
Electric Lacrossenew
If horse racing is the sport of kings, WhirlyBall is the sport of drunks. It's like lacrosse but here's the wild card: It's played on 300-pound bumper cars with no steering wheels.
Cleveland Scene |
James Renner |
05-04-2005 |
Recreation
The Godfather of Cleveland Hardcorenew
Dwid's talent made the success of his band Integrity possible, but his reputation as one of the most divisive figures in all of hardcore limited its prospects.
Cleveland Scene |
D.X. Ferris |
05-04-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Radio Provocateur's Death Leads to Dispute Over His Legacynew
Since WGNU owner Chuck Norman's death, the station once considered Radio Free St. Louis has been sounding more right-wing.
Riverfront Times |
Kristen Hinman |
05-04-2005 |
Business & Labor
"The Case of the Stained Glass Bandit," "Current Event," and "Irons in the Fire"new
AltWeeklies Award - News Story (1500 words or less)
Riverfront Times |
Kristen Hinman |
05-04-2005 |
Media
Quitting the Cultnew
James King had dozens of people under his sway, and his obscure New Gnostic Church had few issues with the outside world -- until he and his mistress seduced the 17-year-old daughter of two church members.
Seattle Weekly |
Philip Dawdy |
05-04-2005 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Al Franken's Sensenew
The comedian, author, and talk-show host discusses Rush Limbaugh's butt and explains how Seattle money saved Air America.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
05-04-2005 |
Media
Tags: media
The Fair and Balanced Crusadenew
Determined not to cause any historical offense, Ridley Scott creates bland bloodshed in the Holy Land—and a hero to suit.
Seattle Weekly |
Tim Appelo |
05-04-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Ridley Scott, Kingdom of Heaven
Midnight Club 3: DUB Editionnew
Midnight Club returns with even more under the hood.
Boston Phoenix |
Mitch Krpata |
05-04-2005 |
Video Games
Freebirdnew
Jon Yeager's heartfelt power pop, looks and stage presence, along with a voice that can sing the clothes off your girlfriend, should enable him to sell his act just about anywhere.
The Pitch |
Jason Harper |
05-03-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Daybirds, Jon Yeager
A Relationship Between a Bank and a Church Draws Firenew
Some past members of a Missouri church see their conservative pastor’s business dealings with a bank executive as an unholy alliance.
Paradise Lost for Top Jockeynew
Kyle Kaenel has a chance to be the best. Racing, quite literally, is in his blood. But he may never race again.
Phoenix New Times |
Bruce Rushton |
05-03-2005 |
Sports
Tags: horse racing, injury
Backward And Forward And Doomed?new
Todd Solondz wants it both ways with Palindromes.
Boston Phoenix |
Gerald Peary |
05-03-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
U.S. Troops Patrol Insurgency's Front Door in Mosulnew
For the past few months, the worst place in Iraq has been Mosul. Violent death is only part of the equation.
The Village Voice |
David Axe |
05-03-2005 |
International
