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2013 Stories by Nicole Beckert

• Into the Wild Blue Yonder

  published June 13, 2013

  A standout filmmaker in his day, Derek Jarman's brilliant introspective film Blue was simple in its execution but evokes complex... More >>

• They're Getting Married Every Morning

  published June 6, 2013

  The struggle for marriage equality in the LGTBQ community has triumphed in twelve states to date, which leaves thirty-eight states left to... More >>

• Unknown Americana

  published June 6, 2013

  Andrew Carroll, historian and author of War Letters: Extraordinary Correspondence from American Wars, has turned out another gem.... More >>

• Pork Around for A Bargain

  published May 23, 2013

  It happens all the time; Here you are at a great garage sale, when suddenly hunger strikes. If you have the audacious confidence, you might ask... More >>

• Secrets of the Sea

  published May 16, 2013

  Bedford, Massachusetts, was once the whaling capital of the world. It's still a town that depends on the sea, with a thriving port that launches... More >>

• The Cat Galaxy

  published May 9, 2013

  Cesar Millan is practically a household name for dog owners these days, but few pet owners know of his feline equivalent, Jackson Galaxy.... More >>

• Terror in Milan

  published April 18, 2013

  A seemingly normal day in 1969 Italy became the focus of conspiratorial investigation when bombs suddenly exploded in government buildings in... More >>

• Up in the Eyre

  published April 11, 2013

  Every little girl dreams of growing up a neglected orphan who is mistreated horribly only to rise through the ranks of society, all "Boo-yah!" and... More >>

• A Little Science

  published March 28, 2013

  The Saint Louis Science Center's Nano Days is actually a pretty amazing opportunity to learn about a cutting-edge technology. Sure, a lot... More >>

• Waging War on the War

  published March 21, 2013

  The damage the War on Drugs has done to poor and insecure communities is undeniable, particularly when examined through ever-rising incarceration... More >>

• Hard-Boiled Truth

  published February 28, 2013

  The right to a dissenting opinion and free speech are extremely valued in this country. Many a patriot has said a word or two out of step from the... More >>

• Straight Outta Manchester

  published February 21, 2013

  Possibly the best little crumb about 24 Hour Party People, Michael Winterbottom's cinematic delve into the history of Tony Wilson and the... More >>

• Tomorrow Is A Latter Day

  published February 14, 2013

  Behold, gentle flock of St. Louis! A majestic angel of mirth approaches; in her bountiful arms, the endless, auspicious bounty of Trey Parker and... More >>

• The Loving Kind

  published February 7, 2013

  Fifty years seems like a long span of time, but consider for a moment how short it is in the grand scheme of things. It's been almost 50 years... More >>

• Get on Yer Bike

  published January 24, 2013

  Bike nerds love to ride their bikes, sure, but even better than riding a bike is talking for hours and hours about how great it is to ride a... More >>

• Outback Drag Queens

  published January 24, 2013

  Heat is not kind to the elaborately made-up complexions of drag queens. So why would a drag queen go to the desert for a face melt, you ask? The... More >>

• Get Your Goat

  published January 10, 2013

  Love can be a tricky thing. When a man loves a woman, as the song goes, there are usually a few attributes that initially sparked his interest. If... More >>