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  • MUSIC

    Jul 03, 2008, 04:35PM

    You Don't Know What These Songs Mean

    Some of the most popular, or at least most listened to, songs of the past 40 years have been repeatedly misused, abused, and confused. Here the record is set straight on John Mellencamp's politics, Mick Jagger's attraction to David Bowie, and Phil Collins's creepiness.

  • DIGITAL

    Jul 03, 2008, 03:50PM

    New Media Leaving Too Many Behind

    The Internet finds new ways to revoluntionize media and politics every day, from Barack Obama's small donor online fundraising to the death of newspapers. But many Americans are getting left behind because of our embarassingly low level of Internet access, and without that access they'll be unable to participate in the next generation political process.

  • ON CAMPUS

    Jul 03, 2008, 03:10PM

    Earning A Degree From The Ritz-Carlton

    It's often said that college students today are coddled and shelted, ensconced in a blissful existence devoid of the real world. Well High Point University is out to prove that the sheltered college student ain't seen nothing yet. Under the direction of their president they're offering free ice cream, random gifts, and concierge service.

  • MOVING PICTURES

    Jul 03, 2008, 02:29PM

    Wanted: A Better Movie

    Despite the presence of Angelina Jolie, hyper-stylized gun battles, and speeding muscle cars, the new movie Wanted doesn't do enough to excite this reviewer. Perhaps that's because, as exciting as all that crap is, it's kind of been done before.

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  • WRITING

    Jul 03, 2008, 01:31PM

    Death Of A Local Sportswriter

    What was once regarded as the pinnacle of sports journalism-the local paper columinist-has become an endagered species. Pressured by declining paper sales on one end and nationally-oriented online publications on the other, local experts are running out of time.

  • SPORTS

    Jul 03, 2008, 01:15PM

    Batter Up

    This summer's Olympics mark the last time baseball will be included as a sport. In this interview US manager Davey Johnson talks about chasing the last gold medal, building a roster from AAA players, and why he didn't want Barry Bonds.

  • POLITICS & MEDIA

    Jul 03, 2008, 11:29AM

    Tom Clancy Brought To Life

    Rebels in Colombia have held several high-profile hostages for years. Yesterday they were rescued in rather dramatic fashion, where government agents masqueaded as rebels and even reportedly wore Che Guevara t-shirt to blend in. Not a single shot was fired. Coincidentally John McCain happened to be in the country at the time.

  • POLITICS & MEDIA

    Jul 03, 2008, 11:08AM

    The Images Of Our War

    A young photojournalist, working as a freelancer, left for Iraq this week for an embed assignment. He'll be blogging and posting pictures the entire time, giving a vivid perspective on the stuggle we too easily ignore as we celebrate our patriotism this weekend.

  • ON CAMPUS

    Jul 03, 2008, 09:30AM

    So That's What That Student Activity Fee Is For

    Residential life administrators are vital pieces of the ever-turning cog that is the modern college experience. They do things like give away free pizza in exchange for attending a presentation on STDs, or force bonding through scavenger hunts. At Tufts University, they also spend time embezzling close to a million dollars.

  • POLITICS & MEDIA

    Jul 02, 2008, 05:46PM

    Get Over Patriotism

    When surveying the political and cultural landscape of the past eight years, this writer concludes that the American obsession with the greatness of our own country is obsolete and perhaps even dangerous. Does patriotism do more harm than good?

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  • ON CAMPUS

    Jul 02, 2008, 04:25PM

    Forget The Students, You're Here For Research

    A popular professor at Tufts University was recently asked to leave by the school administration because he did not meet the necessary research requirements. Teaching ability aside, if you don't make the school look good, don't expect to stay long.

  • POLITICS & MEDIA

    Jul 02, 2008, 03:00PM

    Play Nice, Montana

    In protest to a recent Supreme Court ruling dealing with the second amendment and a sweeping gun control bill, several Montana politicians claimed that their state may secede from the nation if they don't get their way. Given the history of seceding states, it's doubtful that the threat would be acted upon, and it looks like Montana is merely throwing a childish temper tantrum.

  • MUSIC

    Jul 02, 2008, 02:21PM

    "F*** Yeah" Tour Survives Without Sponsorship

    Sean Carlson started the F*** Yeah tour with a do-it-yourself mentality, recruiting musicians, comedians and artists to tour with him without the aid of corporate sponsorship. He's deep in debt and getting deeper, but he's still rocking wherever the road takes him.

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  • DIGITAL

    Jul 02, 2008, 12:30PM

    Signs You've Been Playing Too Long

    The new Grand Theft Auto video game may be pretty cool. It may have an extremely realistic setting with authentic characters and an almost endless supply of options. It may even inspire you to be more compassionate; a better man. However, there will always come a time when you need to put down the controller and go outside.

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  • MOVING PICTURES

    Jul 03, 2008, 05:18PM

    If You Were Stanley Kubrick

    This is what your view would look like on the set of The Shining. Lucky for you, they left out the naked zombie woman.

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  • MUSIC

    Jul 03, 2008, 04:46PM

    Remember To Take Your Medicine

    Building a DJ duopoly from coast to coast, the Electrocutioners bust out their first NYC produced track with "Brainsick." It'll twitch and tweek your head if you haven't been vaccinated. Consider yourself warned.

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  • MUSIC

    Jul 03, 2008, 01:07PM

    We Need Smoking Popes Around

    90s punk-crooners The Smoking Popes are back on tour, reminding everyone that it's perfectly ok to simultaneously sing like a lounge singer and thrash like Johnny Ramone. Here's the classic video to "Need You Around" commerorating the occasion. Extra Bonus: The Smoking Popes are actual brothers!

  • MOVING PICTURES

    Jul 03, 2008, 11:44AM

    Dali Et Disney

    Way back in the 1940s Salvador Dali hooked up with Walt Disney, of all people, to produce a short animated film. Destino tells the story of Chronos, the Greek embodiement of time, falling in love with a mortal woman. (The quality isn't great, but it's still awesome to see.)

  • DIGITAL

    Jul 03, 2008, 09:41AM

    Don't Spree On That Free MP3

    While the RIAA is suing the mess out of college students this millenium, digital copyright protection didn't used to be so combative. Way back in the 1990s companies tried a softer, hipper approach. We just wish they would bring back MC Double Dare to rap about file-sharing.

  • MUSIC

    Jul 02, 2008, 05:00PM

    Request This At The Next Sock Hop

    Juke joints and roadhouses are on the mind of The Strange Boys. Sure they're young, but their roots go so deep into the midcentury resevoir of rock 'n roll that you might just ask your girlfriend to go steady.

  • MUSIC

    Jul 02, 2008, 02:34PM

    Acting Silly At A Dan Deacon Show Endorsed By Important Art Musuem

    Is indie art-rock going mainstream? Is the Whitney keeping its pop art edge razor sharp? We're not exactly sure of the answer, but after watching this clip of a Dan Deacon lead dance battle in the New York museum, we feel like the questions are at least worth asking.

  • POP CULTURE

    Jul 02, 2008, 01:47PM

    Inside The Indie World

    Here's a trailer for an online documentary on the realm of independent music and film and the struggle for creating art without the corporate influence.

  • MOVING PICTURES

    Jul 02, 2008, 12:01PM

    Instant Comic

    Indie musician Lesser Gonzalez is also adept at literary improv. In this cool little project he spontaneously makes up the dialogue of previously unseen comic images projected by illustrator Dina Kelberman.

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