Faces of the Marathon More than 30,000 athletes celebrated the city this year by running the New York Marathon, covering five bridges, five boroughs, and 26.2 miles. Photographer Rion Nakaya brings us a gallery of portraits from the finish line.

Rules of the New Restroom We’ve all seen the ‘Employees Must Wash Hands’ and ‘No Smoking’ signs in bathrooms. But what about other common sense rules? How are we to know what’s permissable, and what’s just plain wrong? The Editors offer some suggestions.

Sentences of Discontent Someone has to write the next Da Vinci Code, why shouldn’t it be you? To kick-start the writing process, Tobias Seamon brings us a batch of great first lines guaranteed to get your blockbuster off to a best-selling start.

Where Are You Now? Possible humiliation, almost-certain ridicule, and excused overindulgence: Never one to flee from a challenge, Sarah Hepola goes to her high-school reunion.