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January - February 2010
features
Winter Wonderland
In this mountain town, San Diegans can get a real taste of winter. Sort of.
by Heather Quinn
arts

Blood of Trees
poem and illustration by Amber Collins

Desert Echoes
photography by Heather Quin

The Stripped Tangle
short story by Aaron Jungjohann

opinion

Medical Marijuana: Taking the High Road
Legal loopholes pose a moral and practical dilemma.
by Quinn Bork

gallery
September - December 2009
features
Derby Dolls
San Diego's local roller derby girls know how to play rough.
by Jesica Fager
Get Your (Historic) Kicks on Hwy 94
A road-trip to the past, right in San Diego's backyard.
by Heather Quinn
History Lies Six Feet Under
San Diego's old cemeteries have stories to tell brave visitors.
by Heather Quinn
History's Finest Junk
Campo's Motor Transport Museum showcases both restored and worn vehicles.
by Heather Quinn
arts

Glamour Girls
pinup photography by Amy Kaplan

I Know Where the Old Men Sing
fiction by Aaron Jungjohann

Eels: Hombre Lobo
music review by Shaun Doniger

opinion

Ungratefully Employed
Sometimes, it's just better to go hungry.
by Dickey Dee

"Change" is Business as Usual
Is Obama's compromised healthcare package reform or a threat to civil liberties?
by Declan Desmond

Sex is Not the Enemy
Even feminists should be allowed to have some fun.
by Ligeia Von Hall

gallery
July 1, 2009
features
The Unarius Academy: Stranger than Science Fiction
The Unarius Academy of Science preaches the good news about our intergalactic allies.
by Heather Quinn
Community Actor's Theatre Gets a Facelift
Non-profit theatre reopens, invites community to get in on the act.
by Jesica Fager
 
arts

Suspended in Eternal Madness
short story by Jarek Hawksley

I, Ghostbuster
Only one thing would could make our columnist willing to try 3-D video games.
by Shaun Doniger

opinion

Love: It's a Problem
by Andy Alcala

gallery
June 1, 2009
features
Blinded by Creation Science
The Creation & Earth History Museum in Santee is a trip 6,000 years in the making.
by Shaun Doniger
arts

Voz Alta Helps Artists Speak Out Loud
Independent gallery in Barrio Logan provides a forum for underground art and music.
by Jesica Fager

A Moonlit Drive to Texarkana
short story by Andrew Voller

opinion

So Much For Peace, Love and Understanding
Can't We All Just Get Along? Probably Not.
by Amber Collins

Pick-Up Lines: The New Artform
Columnist shares his expertise in the art of courtship.
by Declan Desmond
gallery
May 1, 2009
features
On Top of the World
Images of abandoned Mt. Laguna Air Force Base.
by Michael Shainblum
arts

VV Morgue
interview by Heather Quinn

Dinner is Served
short story by Andrew Voller

God is Not Watching
short story by Russell Winkler

opinion

Right is the New Left
by Andy Alcala

Walk From Now On
by Declan Desmond
gallery
April 1, 2009
features
Conservation of Fashion
Designer Janese Maricelli-Thomasson reduces, reuses and recycles in her fashion.
by Heather Quinn
arts

The Diana Death Band
interview by Heather Quinn

The Unruly Bangs
interview by Jesica Fager

Holograms of My Imagined State
short story by Jarek Hawksley

opinion

Welcome to the Real World
by Declan Desmond

Change?
by Andy Alcala
gallery
February 15, 2009
features
Stand out in Style
Designer Annie Supinger's Eclectic Couture has a litte bit of everything.
by Jesica Fager
Along San Diego's Impossible Railroad
A perilous photographic journey back in time.
by Heather Quinn
arts

Hirsute Confessions
photographs by Lia Dearborn

Tender Happiness and Coughing
poetry by Jarek Hawksley

Home of the Bland
Our columnist takes on the latest radio travesty, because someone had to do it.
by Declan Desmond

opinion

My American Epiphany
by Shaun Doniger

Declan's Guide to Understanding Men
by Declan Desmond
gallery
January 15, 2009
features
Sustainably Delicious
San Diego Roots wants you to eat food that is good for your tastebuds and for the environment.
by Heather Quinn
arts

Salt of the Earth
Exploring the Salton Sea through light and color.
photos by Kevin Key

San Diego Music Scene Hits the 'Skids'
Singer-songwriter Gayle Skidmore's commitment to music is paying off for herself and her fans
by Heather Quinn

Fear in San Diego
Take a trip through San Diego's nether world throught the eyes and imagination of our columnist.
by Andy Alcala

Keeping it Light
by Erin O'brien
opinion

The Bailout: Cheating at the Game of Capitalism
If the U.S. free market system were a game of Monopoly, the bailout would definately be against the rules.
by Shaun Doniger

The Great American Wimp
A tribute to the unsung cowards of history
by Declan Desmond
gallery
December 15, 2008
features
Art in the Back Country
The Julian Art Gallery is business owner Beth Lucia's effort to help local artists stay local.
by Heather Quinn
Not Better Than This 'Chocolat'
At Eclipse Chocolat, Will Gustwiller serves up exotic and artistic desserts and more.
by Jesica Fager
arts

Nature in Grayscale
photos and text by Cody Hall

Leaving the College Area
by Heather Quinn
Saturday Mornings
by Jesica Fager
opinion
Misanthropy Defined
by Declan Desmond
gallery
November 15, 2008
features
Highways of History
For Robert Caldwell, restoring Miller's Garage and Cafe is a labor of love.
by Heather Quinn
Reaching for the STARS
Small theatre gives disabled adults a chance to live out their dreams on the stage.
by Jesica Fager
arts

Altered Perceptions
Kirk Roberts and Nurit Bar hope to evolve the arts through perception.

by Heather Quinn

Poetry
by Amber Collins

opinion
Election 2008: A New Hope
Like in the movies, the good guys are finally winning.

by Shaun Doniger
Liberal is the New Conservative
Columnist ponders: does growing up mean voting Democrat?
by Declan Desmond
Growing Old, not Growing Up
Things to ponder when the 10-year reunion invitation comes in the mail
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by Jesica Fager
Old School Intolerance
The supporters of Prop. 8 are, ironically, some of the same people that saw the Civil Rights Movement firsthand.

by Amber Collins
gallery