Selected writing clips from local and national publications.

Undercover Undergrad
Ever wish you could relive the life of a college undergrad? Allow me to suggest you not.

 

In Search of Polka

Don't laugh! Madison all but turns its back on its indigenous music.

Clubwatch
Selected columns from this weekly music preview column. 

The Worst Benefit Concert Ever

First came the smoke machines, then glitter cannons. Yes -- for a finale of a Sept. 11 benefit show, Michael Jackson covered the stage in smoke and falling debris.

Forget the Force -- The "Lord" Rules

I, too, once loved "Star Wars." Then I grew up and learned to appreciate "The Lord of the Rings."

Hey, NASA, quit hoggin' space!
It's time to share the universe. Dennis Tito ranks with John Glenn. He's a pioneer, leading the way in bringing space down to earth.

Choose your own election

There's no telling how this Florida legal weirdness may end up. So here's a "Choose-Your-Own-Adventure" to help you figure out the options!

Disturbed shooters weren't true goths

Long hair didn't make Charles Manson the spokesman for hippies. Nor do black clothes and trench coats make Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold the epitome of the goths...

One man's role in the 'Roll Your Own Blackout'

It was barely an hour into the blackout, and already Iwas out of unrefrigerated food.

Creativity burns bright in the desert

First a pop, then a blast of smoke and fire, and the Burning Man statue lived up to its name. Surrounding the 50-foot-tall effigy of a man Saturday night, tens of thousands cheered the flames higher...

Impeachment spins tangled web of conspiracy theories

Communist invasions. Mind-controlling 'Furbies'. CIA plots, feminist coups and the end of the world. And you thought you knew all about the impeachment trial...

Ridgewood Firm Has History of Compalints

The Illinois-based management company responsible for a troubled Fitchburg apartment complex has a history of repair and customer service complaints, according to the Chicago-area Better Business Bureau. (pdf)

Eagles Fans Make Do Here

It's the little stabs that hurt the most for a Philadelphia "Iggles" fan stranded in Packer country. (pdf)

The Price of Purity

Three years of wrangling over a historic church site have cost residents in the rural town of Perry a lot. While some say the fight remains worth it, others have begun to express concern. (pdf)

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