Washington State University

Enjoy Watching Very Stoned People Drive Cars in this Hard-Hitting CNN Investigation

"As a consultant prepared our marijuana-smoking lab..." So begins this delightfully straight-faced CNN investigative report, in which the producers got Washington State drivers increasingly high in between repeated outings behind the wheel on a closed course to test their performance. The rest is jo ... More >>

A Dancer's Tour of Duty

Iraq changed Marine Sergeant Roman Baca — ballet brought him back

Cartoonerus Hilarious: 'Chuck Amuck' at BAM

You deserve two or three lumps of Chuck Jones

Hudson River Park Rapist Opts For The Old Four Lokos And Weed Defense

A convicted sex offender accused of violently raping a woman at Hudson River Park last month told police that he doesn't know if he raped the woman because he'd consumed five Four Lokos before the attack -- but that was only after drinking vodka, and smoking weed and K-2, a brand of synthetic mariju ... More >>

Kids In New York Could One Day Be Allowed To Apply Their Own Sunscreen (With A Note From Mom). Gasp!

Did you know that kids in New York are only allowed to apply sunscreen to themselves at school if they have a note from their doctor saying it's OK? We didn't, but that's apparently the case -- and state Senator Michael Gianaris wants that to change.Gianaris has proposed a bill that would change cur ... More >>

The Bourgeois Pig's Frank Cisneros on Forgotten European Spirits

To create the sophisticated drink menu at the new Bourgeois Pig in Carroll Gardens, Frank Cisneros has been delving into the often mysterious world of European liquor. He told us about his adventures tracking down some of the forgotten spirits and liqueurs from the Continent and mixing them back int ... More >>

Live Free Or Die! New Hampshire Gays Don't Have to Blow Anyone To Keep Marriage Equality

The National Organization for Marriage spent a quarter million dollars lobbying in New Hampshire. Republicans held majorities in both of the Granite State's legislative bodies. And the latest tool in stopping delaying same-sex marriage equality is to "let the voters decide" on whether queers should ... More >>

SUGAR & SPICE

Go camping with Cheryl Strayed

Rush Limbaugh Apologizes To Sandra Fluke; Students Protest As Kelly Speaks On Muslim Surveillance; Romney Wins Washington State Caucuses

Rush Limbaugh apologized to Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke Saturday, who he called a "slut" for testifying in favor of contraception coverage. "My choice of words was not the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir," he said in a statement. "I sincerely apologize to M ... More >>

Gay Marriage Just Got Crabs! Maryland Senate Passes Marriage Equality

The Maryland Senate just passed a marriage equality bill, 25-22, putting the Chesapeake Bay State en route to becoming the seventh in the nation (plus the District of Columbia) to allow same-sex couples the right to marry. Maryland is the third state in as many weeks where both houses of its legis ... More >>

SSMpalooza: Jersey Legislature Passes Gay Marriage, Giving Second Governor Named Chris Chance to Sign Equality Law In One Week

Who knew this was possible? As New Jersey's Assembly just passed a marriage equality bill 41-33, this week is turning out even gayer for marriage than last week was. A couple days ago, in the happier half of A Tale Of Two Governor Chrises, Gov. Chris Gregoire signed marriage equality into law for ... More >>

Despite Fears Of People Marrying Bacon, Washington State Legislature Passes Marriage Equality Bill

​It's turning out to be a very, very gay week for marriage. After the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that California's Prop 8 is unconstitutional, the House of Representatives of the State of Washington just passed a bill allowing same-sex marriage equality, 55 yay to 43 nay. Governor C ... More >>

"Bill Clinton Gave Permission To A Generation for Oral Sex," And Other Gems From Washington State's Gay Marriage Testimony

​Breaking update: Chris Geidner at Metro Weekly reports that the Ninth Circuit will rule on Prop 8 tomorrow, which could possibly affect marriage laws through out the nation. Washington State could pass a same-sex marriage bill as early as this week, though foes have vowed to trump it by gath ... More >>

Download: Widowspeak's Swirling, Nostalgic "Harsh Realm"

​Brooklyn swoon-rock trio Widowspeak mix the dreamy, staring-out-the-car-window drear of Mazzy Star and the more muscular propulsion of Kill Rock Stars-era indie. Torn between wistful and meaty, nostalgic and crunchy, their self-released cassette naturally fell into the eager hands of local me ... More >>

The Rise of Clickers Is Starting to Change How College Professors Run their Classrooms

Rowan Jacobson Will Talk, Eat American Terroir At Savoy on Tuesday

Wellfleet oysters: American, tasty.​In Rowan Jacobson's newly-published American Terroir, Jacobson writes about how the French concept of terroir, or "the taste of a place," applies to a variety of American foods. This Tuesday, Nov. 9, diners will have a chance to eat Jacobson's words at Savoy ... More >>

Nikki Cascone Talks About Her New Restaurant, What Exactly 'Global Jewish Cuisine' Is & Just How Kosher it Will Be

Nikki Cascone​The Top Chef alum was forced to close her restaurant, 24 Prince, earlier this year, but quickly started planning a new venture. Octavia's Porch is slated to open in late fall, when it will bring "global Jewish cuisine" to Avenue B. Wondering what the heck that means? Nikki Cascon ... More >>

In the 19th Century, Local Hops Were Used to Brew NYC Beer

​Essential to the brewing of good beer, hops gives the beverage its bitter edge, and also serves as a preservative. Hops (Humulus Lupulus L.) are grown in few places around the world, most importantly in Bavaria, Oregon, and Washington State. I assumed those sources were where 19th century New ... More >>

Anti-Gay Activists Outed by Supreme Court

Just in time for Pride Weekend, the Supreme Court has booted thousands of anti-gay activists out of the closet yesterday, who were terrified of being outed as bigots. In an unusual, near unanimous 8 to 1 decision, the court ruled that people who signed a petition to repeal Washington State's "everyt ... More >>

Frank Cisneros of Prime Meats Talks Punch, Beer Panic & Steak-and-Martini Dinners

Frank Cisneros​Prime Meats just earned itself a pretty enviable review. But the kitchen staff aren't the only ones psyched about it. Benefits are being reaped behind the bar, too, according to bartender Frank Cisneros. After all, he says, a restaurant is a team effort. Tell me about pairing f ... More >>

Oh, Yes, It's Devo

When it comes to high-art subversion, these guys still have everyone whipped

The Drive-By Truckers Are Not Making This Up

The Big To-Do continues their mastery of current Southern affairs

Hidetsugu Ueno on the Art (Not the Science!) of Ice

Hidetsugu Ueno is one cool dude.​Master bartender Hidetsugu Ueno traveled all the way from Tokyo to attend Eben Freeman's Cocktail All-Stars events this week. Known for his hard shake, artful ice-carving skills, and the pinpoint precision with which he mixes drinks at his Tokyo cocktail den, B ... More >>

¡Ask a Mexican! Rebel Amnesty?

The Know-Nothings have been holding out on the Mexican

Short subjects

The Times and News endorse Bloomberg. The Times takes the occasion to undiplomatically point out that they never liked term limits to begin with. The Times also credits the Mayor's multi-jillion dollar campaign with saving the local economy by spending a lot of money on pizza. Two firetrucks collid ... More >>

The Sunnier Days of Real Estate

New Jersey indie-pop bros celebrate their pretty (and shitty) hometown

FIRST BLOOD

Nature Theater of Oklahoma takes you to hell and back

America's Next Top Supernovel

Granta once again takes bets on the nation's young literary talent

Girl, Interrupted

The controversial life of a young activist finally makes it to New York

Bliss or Miss

Getting over the gay-wedding jitters

Lava Vamp

The day the music died and the volcano erupted

Your Late Fees, Their Millions

Can't pay your student loan on time? The fat cats at Sallie Mae are so glad to hear it.

Wild & Crazy Guys

World's biggest egomaniac rolls around in goo, sneaks beauty in through the back door

Hide the Reactor

I invited 65 people over. I had to put this Eames chair in my shower stall.

Hog Parts

Musée de Barb and Beth and also ninety other artists and bladders

Spreading The Word

Religious Studies gets a second life. What does the Supreme Court think?

Maybe He Got Grounded

A New Theory for Bush's Low, Low Profile in the Alabama Guard

Slaughterhouse Jive

Where's the Beef? Good Question.

Barely Legal

The Usual Suspects—and Beyond

100,000 Flood Washington for What May Be the Biggest American Antiwar March Since Viet Nam

Take the Long Way Home

Three-Room Apartment in Church

If Congress Goes, the Junta's Next

Amendment Would Preserve U.S. Democracy

Emotional Rescue

Sad Emo-Punk Boys Pull on Strings, Unravel Sweaters, Shiver ’Til Spring

Letters

Take This Down

Unauthorized Lecture-Note Sites Draw Profs’ Fire

Killer Instinct

APB Online Hopes Crime Will Pay

A Town Possessed by Satan

'We were a family. Then all of a sudden, there's nobody left.'

This Precious Right

A Veteran of the Abortion Struggle Looks Back