by Sash Suicide

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by Nicole Powers

Waste Land is a film that finds beauty in a place most would choose to not see. The documentary follows Brazilian born and Brooklyn based artist Vik Muniz as he takes on his most ambitious project to date.

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by Andrea Larrabee

“The goal is the journey”
– Benji Madden

Though they may have joked about the trappings of fame in their 2002 breakout hit “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” brothers Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte appreciate everything their success has brought. Having come from a broken home – and suffered the financial and emotional hardship that resulted from it – they also know the value of family, a theme which lies at the heart of their latest release Cardiology.

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by Brett Warner

It’s 9:45am at the Westfield community center in Trenton, Michigan. Despite a full parking lot and a cluster of cheerful, warmly dressed, sign-holding volunteers proclaiming their district judicial candidates of choice in bright blues and greens – I’m one of only about fifteen people here to vote in the 2010 midterm election.

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by Matt Dunbar

Bankruptcies and bailouts. Widespread unemployment. A once booming and diverse economy now exclusively based on the production of Shakeweights and whoopee cushion Smartphone apps.

The so-called “Great Recession” has created a new normal in many aspects of day-to-day American life, ranging from unexpected “leisure time” and delinquent mortgage payments to convincing VISA, MasterCard and Manuel’s Easy Credit Anybody Qualifies Loan Shop/Korean Barbecue that you’re legally deceased. But perhaps most alarming of all these changes is the completely unnatural, perverse and depressing phenomenon that many in our generation (read: humanities majors) are currently experiencing – moving back in with our parents.

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by Sash Suicide

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“Marijuana is going to be a part of American culture.”
– Steve Elliott

On November 2, Prop 19 will go to the ballot in California. The proposed law would take legalized marijuana consumption beyond the realm of medicinal use only. It would allow individuals aged 21 & over to grow and posses limited quantities of marijuana, and local governments to authorize and tax its sale. Supporters say the pragmatic measure would free up much needed jail space and police time, and help balance California’s budget. If you live in California, please consider voting YES on Prop 19.

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