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We live in a post-modern world where many of us have recognized that the perception of a situation might be just as—if not more—meaningful than the actual situation itself (Baudrillard). We might have an idea, for example, of what the “swing-space school” (mentioned in my first article “School or Warehouse”) is like that’s different from what the school is actually like. But, as W.I. Thomas pointed out, “Something doesn’t have to be real to be real in its consequences.” The idea of kids going to a “warehouse school” might make some people livid. But, in the end, the “school” is a school.

Some beautiful shots of February in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Bracaglia demonstrates his substantial skill with a camera, proving that in his hands, an SLR is more valuable than in those of the average Flickrer. Feel free to leave your comments below and enjoy! All Rights Reserved by the artist.

Having spent a semester studying abroad in Paris, France, French Literature major Matia Guardabascio brings you to some of her favorite spots in the city of lights, including Montmartre and Sacre Coeur, Rodin’s “Thinker” and the Statue of Liberty (in Paris), and of course, the Eiffel Tower . Paris, Je t’aime, as they say…Enjoy.

Nothing fascinates me more than other people’s stuff.  Let me rephrase that.  Nothing fascinates me more than the random crap and seemingly useless objects we all have lying around our homes and apartments.  I think this generally worthless rubbish, and its placement in one’s abode, really says a lot about an individual; and while it may look like nothing more than junk to me and you, the true mystery of it lies in the very reason why it has yet to be tossed out by whoever owns it.

In Ben’s last article, he explored New Brunswick’s newly built high school, guided by city spokesman Bill Bray. Click here to read that article. Here, we have include a slide show of pictures taken on that tour, to give you a better idea of what the new school actual holds in store for its students. Feel free to comment below, and enjoy!

Carnavales. A month-long debaucherous hell-of-a-good time. As I wrote in my last column, it takes a lot more than a few words to fully explain this experience. Therefore, I have decided to let pictures do most of the talking.  Below, you will find a few notes to supplement your curiosity. You can click through them at your own pace, pause the show to read some of my notes, or enlarge it to full screen for added effect. Enjoy!

These photos by Dan Bracaglia, www.thelondonbroil.com, show New Brunswick after the first of two major snow systems hit the North-East. This storm established a base layer of ice that would later exacerbate road and parking conditions in the Hub City. These photographs, alternating from black and white to color, capture both the aesthetic drama and the practical inconvenience that is a blizzard in New Brunswick. All Rights Reserved. Enjoy.

The Paseo del Prado led us to our first leg of the ‘Golden Triangle’ (only two of which we would end up visiting):  Museo Reina Sofia. It is a phenomenal collection of 20th Century art, the majority of which, we were unfortunately unable to see due to the space’s grandeur. Living next to New York City, we are spoiled to be so close to some of the best museums and galleries in the world. That being said, Madrid has museums that almost as good as those in NYC, if not …

Photo series by Matia Guardabascio. All Rights Reserved by the artist.
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A photo series of various parts of New Brunswick under snow. Some of these photos depict the lack of organized snow maintenance in New Brunswick. Others are just nice to look at. Enjoy and stay warm this Winter season. All rights reserved by the artist.