Articles from October, 2009

Keywords: Pessimism

Darryl Campbell identifies the common thread between Eeyore and New York Times columnist David Brooks.

Perhaps This Isn’t the Right Time

We’re glad you could join us today. Hudson Hongo has a few things to say.

Other Notable Balloons

Inspired by the recent Heene Family Balloon Hoax, Nick Martens delves into the rich history of balloons.

Alone in the Dark of the Matinee

Going to the movies is considered a social activity by most; Kevin Nguyen prefers going alone.

A Fiction Reader’s Guide to Social Interaction

Whitney Carpenter explores the implications and consequences of answering the age-old conversation killer: what’s your favorite book?

These Slovak Lives: An Introduction

Whitney Medved likes old people. In fact, she likes them so much that she’s traveling to the Slovak Republic to interview them. Here’s why.

Hadrian’s Wall Meets Hollywood

Darryl Campbell visits one of the Roman Empire’s most important monuments and suddenly can’t stop thinking about Kevin Costner.

Seeing and Being Seen

While researching her thesis in rural Chile, Emily Guerin learns that her interactions and relationships with people abroad have deeper consequences than expected.

Stuck

Jonathan Gourlay attends a traditional feast on the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia.

The Rambling American: The Curse of Subjectivity

Oktoberfest is often shunned by Germans as a kitschy, tourist-only event, but in the final installment of The Rambling American, Locke McKenzie finds himself embracing the Bavarian tradition.

Designing “Lolita”

“Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul, my inspiration for book design.” Or something like that. Kevin Nguyen goes behind the scenes of John Bertram’s Lolita book cover contest.

If I Wanted, I Could Crush You

Just so you know, Hudson Hongo could crush you, if he wanted.