Latest Articles in Culture
November 20, 2008
by Jon Stonger
What’s the Best Playoff System For College Football?

Every college football fan, including Barack Obama, agrees that a playoff system for college football is a must. But what’s the best playoff system?

November 12, 2008
by Jon Stonger
What Do You Mean By Sport, Anyway?

Basketball is, without question, a sport. Poker and Figure Skating are not. Here’s why.

November 6, 2008
by Michele Catalano
A Post-Election Playlist For Obama

In her capacity as Director of Musical Advice, Michele Catalano provides a playlist for President Obama’s first few days in office.

October 27, 2008
by Brian Knapp
Book Review: <i>The Audacity of Hope</i>

Barack Obama’s 2006 book The Audacity of Hope appears to be the authentic voice of Obama, both in how he’s campaigning and, hopefully, how he will govern.

October 23, 2008
by Alex Knapp
Series Review: The Barker-Llewelyn Novels by Will Thomas

Will Thomas’s wonderful Barker-Llewellyn series provides satisfying mysteries,compelling characters, and a fascinating look at the diverse cultures of Victorian London.

October 18, 2008
by Michele Catalano
Obama v. McCain: Favorite Music

Poring through the subliminal messages sent by the candidates in choosing their public list of favorite music unearths some interesting gems.

October 5, 2008
by Michele Catalano
Book Review: <i>Twilight</i>

Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight is being hailed as the next Harry Potter, but in reality it’s just an emo song in literary clothing. With vampires.

September 29, 2008
by Alex Knapp
Why American Schools Are Failing

The reason for the failure of American schools isn’t education policy–it’s the fact that American culture doesn’t value intellectual achievement.

September 28, 2008
by Brian Knapp
Icon (n): Paul Newman

Paul Newman passed away at age 83 yesterday, but he left behind an body of brilliant works and personal achievements.

September 15, 2008
by Alex Knapp
<i>Burn Notice</i>: The Best Show on Television

USA Network’s Burn Notice blends character, plot, values, and intelligence all into a gorgeous, entertaining package. That’s why it’s the best show on television today.

September 4, 2008
by Jon Stonger
The Tribalism of Sports (Or Why Soccer Fans Riot and Football Fans Don’t)

As football season begins, it’s important to remember that the sport serves an important purpose: satisfying our desire to raid the neighboring village.

August 31, 2008
by Alex Knapp
Where Are the Shadowy Criminal Masterminds?

Literature is full of shadowy criminal masterminds whose identities are unknown or only guessed at. So why don’t they exist in real life?

July 29, 2008
by Alex Knapp
Liberate Professional Sports!

The distinction between “natural” and “artificial” enhancement in sports is nonsensical and should be abolished.

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