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Saturday, July 5, 2008

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Today’s Feature: “The Republican Speaks of Jungles” by Lauren Frey
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Benjamin R. Cohen

Benjamin R. Cohen is an assistant professor of science, technology, and society at the University of Virginia. He also helps out at the McSweeney’s web site.

Blacksburg and Biography

It stunned the nation that the Virginia Tech murders took place; it shocked Virginians that they occurred in Blacksburg. A former longtime resident, BENJAMIN R. COHEN traces his connections to the tragedy. (Personal Essays | April 24, 2007)

Hoping for a Safe Return

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: Your child goes missing only days before you try and claim him as a dependent on your tax return. BENJAMIN R. COHEN’s tale of loss and capital gains. (Spoofs & Satire | April 10, 2006)

Die Softly

Action movies may seem old hat these days, but they had to start somewhere. BENJAMIN R. COHEN takes us back to the pre-Schwarzenegger years, when a movie audience thirsty for speed and thrills could only turn to My Dinner with André. (Opinions | February 24, 2004)


TODAY’S FEATURE

The Republican Speaks of Jungles

The presidential election continues to bring forth policy promises and attempts at soul-bearing honesty. LAUREN FREY takes a look at what they really meant to say.

HIT A LULL

Pledge of Allegiance

Matthew Baldwin eavesdrops on Bush and Cheney’s ever-enthusiastic, true American pledge drive.

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DIGEST

Mp3 Digest

July 2 | Au Revoir Simone covers Bowie; Wire; One Little Plane; Beta Satan; Death Vessel…

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