Monthly Archives: December 2009
Wrapping Up the Holidays – Alex Giannattasio
This Christmas, for the first time ever, I decided to wrap my gifts in wrapping paper. In the past, I’ve avoided this practice, in favor of the “gift bag and… Read more
On C.S. Lewis’ The Abolition of Man: The Final Installment – Matia Guardabascio
The third essay of The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis, the name of which gives this book its title, is one that I had to read over and over… Read more
A Hub City Slice – Rebecca Zandstein
As a Rutgers student, I am constantly bombarded with pizzerias’ pamphlets in New Brunswick and the neighboring town of Highland Park. Though there are more than nine different places on… Read more
A Homemade Slice – Sayani Das Chaudhuri
Now that we live in Colorado, people tend to ask Michael and I what we miss about New Jersey. Without hesitation, the first thing that leaps from my lips is…. Read more
New Noizwick IV: the Tent State Massacre – Kosmas Stanczyk
About two years ago I devised a plan to potentially piss off a large group of people. And not just any group of people, but Tent State people. For those… Read more
Like a Virgin…?
Let’s Talk About Sex # 2
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mandy, a 20 year old Chinese Rutgers Student. Mandy is a self-proclaimed devout Catholic. She is also a self-proclaimed virgin; but depending on your definition, you might not agree. Despite being very involved in her church, Mandy says that her religion does not play a large role in her abstinence. Let’s dig a little deeper, shall we?
Cartoon of the Week – Grubs
This week’s cartoon by Chris “Grubs” Grabowski. All rights reserved by the artist. Enjoy!
I END UP HAIRLESS – John Kropa
The second time I was forced out of my home, I was forced out by floods of ambivalence. I roamed a country saturated with indolence and came across a black metal fence. Before me was a gate. Beneath my feet was a dusty road. After a minute of silent contemplation I heard, behind me, the resounding tremolo of an approaching stampede.
A Moment After A Morning Apology ~ Tom Pacific
\the day began as awkward as the ticking
of a clock; the silence is in between.
just watching as the ship was slowly sinking
.seconds grew so like the killing weeds –
each budding fruit that bloomed along a vine
New Brunswick Lights, New Brunswick Nights
Some shots of Christmas lights around Johnsonville, by Brendan McInerney. Please Enjoy. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.