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Stop the Presses

A Temple professor tells college kids there’s no more inspiring time to be a journalist.

by G.W. Miller III

Chris Stover hushes the crew of 20 students—the section editors of the Temple News, the Temple University student newspaper—and begins the staff meeting. “This week has been crazy,” he tells… » more

» online feature Sep. 5, 2008 10:44am Random Act Same Old Party Jacob Lambert says we've seen McCain's show before. by Jacob Lambert Editor's note: Who wants to watch the Republican National Convention after that? Not us. Luckily, Jacob Lambert -- the creator of The Philadelphia Turkey … » more
» online feature Sep. 2, 2008 2:30pm Green's Anatomy Greenbacks from Green Temple alum Troy Wragg makes a go of sustainable development. by John Steele The last time Troy Wragg was in Las Vegas, he spent the night on a picnic table and had to pawn his childhood baseball card collection to pay for a night… » more
» online feature Sep. 2, 2008 10:08am The Angry Grammarian I Found My Stolen Bike! The Angry Grammarian experiences a Philadelphia first. by Jeffrey Barg Like you, I had my bike stolen in Philadelphia. It's bound to happen at some point. It's a rite of passage. Doesn't matter how diligent you are about… » more
Take Me Out to the Crowd With news that the Spectrum will soon be gone, a look back at two all but forgotten Philadelphia sporting destinations. (photos by michael persico) by Michael Fichman Three men in a white box of a structure called “Grab the Crab” at Broad and Huntingdon in North Philadelphia… » more
Pat's Pass Why the Buchanan double standard? by Liz Spikol It’s funny what you notice watching political coverage. Last week, watching the Democratic National… » more

		The Angry Grammarian I copyedited the law, and the law won. by Jeffrey Barg

		Ask a Mexican Special Amnesty Edition. by Gustavo Arellano

		The Greatest Story Ever Told by Will Laren

		Hoagie Dip by Jay Bevenour

» online feature Sep. 5, 2008 11:11am Pop Tart 9021-Uh-Oh Lacking in depth, lacking in drama, lacking in the latest handbags. by Caralyn Green The new, or re-imagined, or re-hashed, or re-vaginally-juvinated or whatever 90210 premiered this week on the CW, and it's no secret it was lacking.… » more
» online feature Sep. 3, 2008 5:25pm Top 5 of the Moment Maddow Man A new TV gig, a collection of edgy short stories, a pair of soul singers and a great time to hit the shore. by Tim Whitaker 1. The Jersey shore in Autumn, craigslist It's crisp and clear down here post-Labor Day, no traffic and no crowds. When you walk the beach you're not… » more
» online feature Sep. 2, 2008 1:39pm In Extremis America's Last Chance A vote for Obama is a vote against dickery. by Steven Wells In a strip published in the scatological British comic Viz, Terry Fuckwitt--"the unintelligent cartoon character"--is disappointed to learn he is… » more

		A-List “A Beautiful Find,” Disco Descending, Straight Up Vampire and The Hoppers Hit the Road.

		Art Meet Julien Robson. by Roberta Fallon

		Crossword Puzzle

		Crossword Solution

		Dirty Buttons Terrarium Station by Lord Whimsy

		Editor's Picks Brain Fucked

		Lit Gloss Simon Rich’s Free-Range Chickens by Liz Spikol

		Stage Improv walks a tight rope. by J. Cooper Robb

		Style Profile Gregory and James Labold by Michael Persico & Anastasia Kotsosavas

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