vol. 11, issue 5

Letter from the Editor, issue 5
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 3:35am
Everyone remembers their first time at St. Paul’s Chapel.
Scratching the Surface
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 2:34am
A week ago around lunchtime, I headed to an interfaith discussion hosted by the Office of the University Chaplain. But when I entered Earl Hall, a lonely flyer on a table greeted me. Apparently, the discussion was postponed in order to find a time better suited to students’ schedules.
Going Postal
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 2:31am
I’m terrible at practical tasks. I mean, I’m not a fucking idiot, I can dress myself and stuff, but anything with, like, steps? Not my strong suit. I can’t cook, I can’t navigate anywhere, I can’t set my alarm clock.
Blast Off
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 2:30am
Looking For Astronauts is an indie rock band formed a few short years ago in Fort Wayne, Indiana , where they’ve risen to premier status in the fledgling local music scene. After self-releasing their first EP, “For The Birds,” this summer, they were approached by Bon Iver’s producer.
Secret Supper Clubs
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 2:25am
In the past few years, talented chefs across the city have sought employment in official dining establishments less and instead have turned to something called the anti-restaurant.
What's In A Name?
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 2:08am
The comedian George Carlin was famous for courting controversy. A counter-cultural icon, Carlin took the stage in jeans, a pony-tail and a beard when other comedians wore suits. His often inflammatory perspectives on drugs, politics, and religion won him awards and an arrest record.
Nude New York
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 2:02am
Robert Redmond told me as we sped down the New Jersey Turnpike towards Gunnison Beach in Sandy Hook, N.J., one of the few clothing-optional beaches on the entire east coast.
Cinema Verité
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 1:56am
“Excuse me, can I interest you in some information on upcoming screenings at the Maysles Cinema?”
Born With A Silver Mic
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 1:46am
Bob Dylan, Tom Hanks, Tommy Hilfiger: legends in the fields of music, film, and fashion. Pablo Dylan, Chet Haze, and Rich Hil: the respective descendants of these men, and aspiring hip-hop legends.
Bursting the Columbia Bubble
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 1:43am
Tim Reuter graduated from Columbia College in 2011 with a degree in U.S. History, a 3.9 GPA in his major, and a 3.52 overall.