Break Out the Obituaries: Ted Kennedy
August 26, 2009 – 10:00 pm | Comments

BOTO salutes the Democratic Party’s greatest soldier and the heart of the liberal movement, Ted Kennedy, who passed long before his time. We need him now as much as ever. Read more »

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District 9, or, I’m Fairly Sure Nelson Mandela Wasn’t a Shrimp-Like Alien
August 28, 2009 – 2:01 am | Comments
District 9, or, I’m Fairly Sure Nelson Mandela Wasn’t a Shrimp-Like Alien

But, you know, it’s been a while since high school history. Great sci-fi movie out of South Africa. Read more »

Break Out the Obituaries: Ted Kennedy
August 26, 2009 – 10:00 pm | Comments
Break Out the Obituaries: Ted Kennedy

BOTO salutes the Democratic Party’s greatest soldier and the heart of the liberal movement, Ted Kennedy, who passed long before his time. We need him now as much as ever. Read more »

State of the Art (8/19)
August 19, 2009 – 8:00 am | Comments
State of the Art (8/19)

From a double lawsuit to an underdog success story on Broadway to an experiment with reality television, here’s what’s happening in Arts & Entertainment. Read more »

“Hit and Run Hula” Invades Apple Store
August 17, 2009 – 7:00 am | Comments
“Hit and Run Hula” Invades Apple Store

Hawaiian dance meets pop culture virality on the streets of downtown San Francisco. Read more »

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” by CollegeHumor
August 13, 2009 – 6:00 pm | Comments
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” by CollegeHumor

The leaders in viral Internet comedy go after homophobia in the military—or do they? Read more »

State of the Art (8/12)
August 12, 2009 – 8:00 am | Comments
State of the Art (8/12)

From the Emmy Awards to an Arrested Development reunion to flying bras, here’s what’s happening in Arts & Entertainment. Read more »

“Upper Air” by Bowerbirds, or A Kiss At the End of the Rainbow
August 7, 2009 – 6:00 pm | Comments
“Upper Air” by Bowerbirds, or A Kiss At the End of the Rainbow

Sweethearts make small-scale indie folk with poetic lyrics and a heightened sense of contentment and wonder. Ain’t love grand? Read more »

Around the Hill (8/7): Quickie Edition
August 7, 2009 – 12:00 pm | Comments
Around the Hill (8/7): Quickie Edition

We effect greater change for greater change by bringing you this week’s most intriguing stories in politics. Read more »

Graduation Woes
August 7, 2009 – 8:00 am | Comments
Graduation Woes

A Monroe College alumna sues her alma mater for failing to secure her post-graduation employment. Yeah, that sounds like a smart thing to do. Read more »

State of the Art (8/5)
August 5, 2009 – 8:00 am | Comments
State of the Art (8/5)

From Judd Apatow to glittery vampires to Che Guevara; here’s what’s happening in Arts and Entertainment. Read more »

Movie Review Haiku (7/27)
July 27, 2009 – 11:00 am | Comments
Movie Review Haiku (7/27)

These useful haiku
serve as movie reviews and
tickle funny bones. Read more »

BRÜNO, or Defense Against the Dildo Arts
July 24, 2009 – 8:00 am | Comments
BRÜNO, or Defense Against the Dildo Arts

While America remains bemused over the bizarre scandals of its politicians, one man is uncovering the answers—Sacha Baron Cohen. Read more »

CIA Outs Secret Program, Pelosi’s Birthday Ruined
July 21, 2009 – 8:00 am | Comments
CIA Outs Secret Program, Pelosi’s Birthday Ruined

Shame on us all. Beneath his sinister exterior, Dick Cheney just wanted balloons and a piece of cake. Read more »

Stimulus, Love Poetry, and Godless Immorality: Part Two
July 15, 2009 – 9:10 pm | Comments
Stimulus, Love Poetry, and Godless Immorality: Part Two

An Oklahoma state representative suggests a qualified replacement for Ben Bernanke as Fed Chairman: Jesus. Read more »

Stimulus, Love Poetry, and Godless Immorality: Part One
July 14, 2009 – 7:00 pm | Comments
Stimulus, Love Poetry, and Godless Immorality: Part One

Rush Limbaugh proves that the Democrats caused Sanford’s affair, cites free will as a liberal scam. Read more »

Running Thoughts on the Palin Resignation
July 13, 2009 – 6:22 pm | Comments
Running Thoughts on the Palin Resignation

Sarah Palin resigns, yet we still can’t stop talking about her. She wouldn’t have it any other way. Read more »