Off With Their Heads:
From the Bottom Up

by Jim Warner

Tonight, it’s a dive-ish bar on the edges of Binghamton, New York.  The place is as much a trashy metal club as . . .

Primavera: Dance of Spring and Kool Thang

by DJ Ola

Here in the UK, many herd themselves off to Glastonbury for an extortionately priced festival of uninspired line-ups, usually rank weather, and . . .

So Long, Pluto’s Ambition Soars

by Carlene Majorino

It’s Saturday, October 4, 2008 and a few dozen people, ranging from middle-aged moms to teenaged brothers and sisters, scatter North Washington . . .

Organization Fights Hunger, But Not With Bombs

by Robby Vega

As many activist groups fight for peace, social justice and an end to hunger and poverty, Food Not Bombs (FNB) stands out by addressing all of . . .

Artist Profile: Jessica Izzaguire

by Kirsten Ashley

Jessica Izzaguire, also know by the online handle, “Sweetji,” is a beautiful artistic force to be reckoned with. She resides in an apartment just . . .

The Hot Toddies: Bubblegum Pop Revivalists

by Brian Fanelli

For years, Asian Man Records has been known to churn out memorable punk and ska albums from a slew of bands, including the Lawrence Arms . . .

Ladyfest: A Festival With a Cause

by Carlene Majorino

Thanks to Marywood University student Jess Meoni, July holds an event that can finally pull Scranton out of that “failing cities” genre . . .

Editorials:

B. Fanelli
c0-editor

DIY Organizations Make a Difference Locally

Since our first issue, we’ve tried to highlight bands and artists that adhere to the DIY principles of the punk rock scene. From . . .

R. Vega
co-editor

Self-Definition

Sitting for a haircut can be an opportunity for social awkwardness, or social conversation.  Recently, I had . . .

A. Posocco
staff writer

A Summer Movie Preview

I’m trying something new this month.  I decided to write a summer movie preview.  However . . .

C. Mondics
staff writer

Indie Media Review: CounterPunch

CounterPunch (www.counterpunch.org) is a bi-weekly muckraking newsletter. It is a six-page publication . . .

L. Phillips
staff writer

Smashionista: Taking Over, Casually

According to Wikipedia, when I researched the origins of Casual Friday, it began in the late 1950s, originally as . . .

C. Mondics
&
B. Cannon

Just Us: Rise of the Geeks

Nerds, Geeks, Trekkies. We are known by many names, most of which are associated with . . .

A. McNany
columnist

Narratives Among Nations: Raising the Bar on Justice

Someone once commented to me that, “People are remembered for their mistakes, not their . . .

K. Zwick
columnist

Savage Politics: The Lunatic Fringe

Ah, the lunatic fringe. Not only a great rock and roll song by the band Red Rider, but also a . . .

G. Rossetti
columnist

Made In Japan: Campfire Blues

“This bark is fuckin' amazing,” I cried out in glee. “You should . . .

stories of interest:

Tim Barry's Folk-Inspired Redirection (2/09)

Shock Value: Carrying the Pop Punk Torch (2/09)

Organization Launches to Raise Awareness about Gender Issues, Ruthless Zine (2/09)

Dealer In Wares Live at Aroma Cafe (2/09)

Obama is President-Elect, Now the Real Work Begins (12/08)

Shopping an Election (12/08)

Activism Shouldn't Happen Once Every Four Years (10/08)

Change Versus Change (10/08)

Achievements of Civil Rights Movement SeenThrough Nomination of Barack Obama (8/08)

Soundtrack of My Life (8/08)

What a Change from Four Years Ago (6/08)

Rotating Agenda (6/08)

Actually Using What I Paid For (4/08)

The Local Scene (4/08)

Chuck Ragan Reviving Grassroots Folk Music (12/08)

Chuck Ragan Talks Solo Career, Future of Hot Water Music (interview transcription) (12/08)

Right on Time: The Return of Losing Caufield (12/08)

The Gaslight Anthem: Great Expectations (10/08)

Local Band Spotlight: Livingston (10/08)

Fat Mike Talks Politics, Looks Beyond PunkVoter (8/08)

The Epicenter of Scranton Culture (8/08)

The Menzingers: From Festivals to Punk Rock Festivals (6/08)

"Can't Stop Won't Stop Hip Hop and Social Change" (4/08)

Face to Face Frontman discusses Solo Career (4/08)

Critical Mass Movement Comes to Scranton (10/08)

Vintage Theater Set to Open in Scranton (10/08)

Nightmare Video: Offering Screams Year-Round (10/08)

Indie Media Review: TruthOut (12/08)

Indie Media Review: Alternet (10/08)

Indie Media Review: WireTap Magazine (8/08)

Indie Media Review: Word of Mouth (6/08)

Artist Profile: Jude Kotch (12/08)

Artist Profile: Lea Phillips (8/08)

Artist Profile: Max Gottesfeld (6/08)

Artist Profile: Caitlin Scott (4/08)

Film Review: Synecdoche, New York (12/08)

Halloween Viewing Alternatives: A Roger Corman Triple Feature (10/08)

Film Review: 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days (8/08)

Film Review: I'm Not There (6/08)

Film Company Highlights Social Activism in Hip-Hop (4/08)

Hip-hop Ambassador Offers Fresh Take on Music (4/08)

A. Posocco
staff writer

Summer Movie Preview Continued 

OK, I decided to continue with the summer movie preview.  May was a disappointing month (to say the least), so hopefully we can find better cinematic offerings this June.

C. Mondics
staff writer

Indie Media Review: CounterPunch

CounterPunch (www.counterpunch.org) is a bi-weekly muckraking newsletter. It is a six-page publication available both in print and electronic form and it is often unpredictable because stories are . . .

L. Phillips
staff writer

Smashionista: Taking Over, Casuall

According to Wikipedia, when I researched the origins of Casual Friday, it began in the late 1950s, originally as an attempt to raise worker morale in the new white-collar office environment. At that point . . .

C. Mondics
&
B. Cannon

Just Us: Rise of the Geeks

Nerds, Geeks, Trekkies. We are known by many names, most of which are associated with negative terms, such as loser.  In the past, it has been an insult to be considered a “geek.”  However, there has . . .

A. McNany
columnist

Narratives Among Nations: Raising the Bar on Justice

Someone once commented to me that, “People are remembered for their mistakes, not their accomplishments.” While I certainly believe in forgiveness and do realize one can . . .

K. Zwick
columnist

Savage Politics: The Lunatic Fringe

I know you’re out there

Ah, the lunatic fringe. Not only a great rock and roll song by the band Red Rider, but also a term coined by Teddy Roosevelt referring to the extreme . . .

G. Rossetti
columnist

Made in Japan: Campfire Blues

“This bark is fuckin' amazing,” I cried out in glee. “You should come check this shit out, Andy!”

Andy giggled mischievously as I examined . . .