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The politics of parody

The politics of parody

…never before have the distinctions been so blurred between Joe the politician, Joe the performer and, yes, Joe the plumber — provided of course, that he, unlike McCain, knows how to use a computer.

October 31 2008 | By Teddy Steinkellner | Posted in Election 2008, Intermission | Read More »

Obama: presidential muse

Obama: presidential muse

Pumpkin carving, YouTube and street graffiti, however, have been noticeably absent in campaigns — until now…

October 31 2008 | By Jackie To | Posted in Intermission | Read More »

Campaign style: an issue in itself

Campaign style: an issue in itself

Campaign style is tricky. I might even go so far as to say that if a candidate can master the art of election fashion, he or she can definitely handle the economic crisis…

October 31 2008 | By Kelly Peterson | Posted in Intermission | Read More »

In need of a scare? Check out artist Damien Hirst’s deadly work

In need of a scare? Check out artist Damien Hirst’s deadly work

Only time will tell if Damien Hirst will be remembered as an innovative artist of our time or sell-out with a factory that produces rubberstamp artwork…

October 31 2008 | By Eric Mefford | Posted in Intermission | Read More »

Freaky fashion creeps its way through campus

Freaky fashion creeps its way through campus

Uni-toes emerge when a confused soul can’t decide if he’s hot or cold, so he mediates the situation by wearing socks with sandals, creating the illusion of one big toe…

October 31 2008 | By Leia Lorica | Posted in Intermission | Read More »

It comes once every four years: All-Hallows-Evening of Elections Results Coverage

It comes once every four years: All-Hallows-Evening of Elections Results Coverage

The night of the United States Presidential election results coverage is renowned as the most magically potent time of the year. Demons, fairies, Elvis Presley and a ton of girls in fishnets run rampant through the streets eating candy and staying up past their bedtimes…

October 31 2008 | By Austin Zumbro | Posted in Intermission | Read More »

Sewing whiz Cathy Ye takes on yet another Halloween getup

Sewing whiz Cathy Ye takes on yet another Halloween getup

“I spend all my money on yarn and fabric,” she gushed. “It’s terrible. Yarn and fabric and shoes…”

October 31 2008 | By Nina Chung | Posted in Intermission | Read More »

The Spoken Word Collective opens up its mic

The Spoken Word Collective opens up its mic

So starting this Saturday, from 8 to 9 p.m., Spoken Word Collective will be hosting a monthly open mic night at the CoHo called Stanford Unplugged…

October 31 2008 | By E. Blair Laing | Posted in Intermission | Read More »

Rocky Horror? Bring your umbrellas

Rocky Horror? Bring your umbrellas

The cult of “Rocky Horror” revolves around special gatherings — midnight showings of the musical…

October 31 2008 | By Courtney "Thomas" Vance | Posted in Intermission | Read More »

Turtle Island Quartet defies theories of physics

Turtle Island Quartet defies theories of physics

Although a standard string quartet might seem tame in comparison to the collaboration of the brothers, to call the Turtle Island Quartet traditional does them a great disservice…

October 31 2008 | By Molly Thomas | Posted in Intermission | Read More »