Precious White Eggs

February 18, 2010

Letter from the Editors 2/18

Dear Reader, Thank you for consenting to read our publication. We hope you enjoy this, our third issue; if you do, we advise you look for our longer-form theoretical work, _Hetero Doxy: Towards A Comprehensive Sexual Ethic_ (Zone Books, Fall … Read More

by the Editors on February 17, 2010March 17, 2013

_Failed Love_

I’m not sure how your Valentine’s Day turned out—sappy and loaded with Stevia, I hope. As I write this, mine doesn’t seem to be beginning so well. It’s 12:33 am Sunday morning, and I’m watching _Zombieland_ with my fourteen year-old … Read More

by Felipe Cabrera on February 17, 2010March 17, 2013

Decent Exposure

Yes, men were in _The Vagina Monologues_. And yes, Eve Ensler, playwright, strictly forbids this. But honestly, you probably wouldn’t notice them anyway. When they leave the stage after the introduction, they don’t really come back. Despite some intermittent appearances, … Read More

by Greer Hanshaw on February 17, 2010March 17, 2013

The Movies, Today

*OUR FAMILY WEDDING*
Are we so quick to forget the lessons of West Side Story? Latinos and blacks are natural enemies. When they fall in love, their families will inevitably feud, and it will be sassy as hell. YOU KNEW THIS WHEN YOU STARTED DATING, ATTRACTIVE INTERRACIAL COUPLE. YOU MUST HAVE.

by Dan Abromowitz on February 17, 2010March 22, 2013

The Lady and McQueen

The emergence of Lady Gaga’s alien-like back-up dancers—bedecked in all-white outfits of synthetic leotard, tall spiked crown, and go-go boots—from their perfect row of white coffins in an entirely white room announces from the outset that “Bad Romance” is going … Read More

by Thúy-Lan Võ Lite on February 17, 2010March 17, 2013

The Igloo Housing Policy

Attention Students, For safety reasons, please refrain from building any snow enclosures on campus. Specifically, the policy states: Tents, igloos, or similar enclosures may not be present inside or on the grounds of any dormitory, without the written permission of … Read More

by Matt Karasz on February 17, 2010March 22, 2013

There Will Be _Odd Blood_

In an interview with Pitchfork in August 2008—shortly before they were to play at Terrace Club for Lawnparties—bassist Ira Wolf Tuton said that his band, Yeasayer, “always wanted to be the biggest band in the world.” This remark is a … Read More

by Nick Cox on February 17, 2010March 17, 2013

Are You That Kid?

1. Do you raise your hand in precept before the teacher asks a question? a) Yes b) No 2. Do you play the piano in Frist? a) Yes b) No 3. Do you cover the salt and pepper, turn them … Read More

by Ruthie Nachmany on February 17, 2010March 17, 2013