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, Jan 10, 2013
Introducing killer high school punks the Ungnomes
The Ungnomes, fronted by Jon Langford's son Jimmy, play at Martyrs' this weekend
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, May 31, 2012
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Underground movies, one flight up—and other notable screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week's issue
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, Feb 17, 2012
And another high school regret, withdrawn
I regret regretting anything having to do with high school
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, Feb 15, 2012
Things I don’t regret
The experience that zapped the regret portion of my emotional range came in the form of a trip I took when I was 18
by Mara Shalhoup
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, Jan 31, 2012
Note to self: Don't die alone
Inspiration to help you dream up your ideal companion
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, Aug 26, 2011
A few words on the Reader's preoccupation this week — high school
Those magic moments...
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, Aug 25, 2011
Back to School
Seven past and present Chicagoans revisit their wonder years
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Back to school with Bill Hillmann, class of '99
"When was the last time I kissed my Ma?"
by Bill Hillmann
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Back to school with Dan Savage, class of '82
"Getting beat up by boys I wanted to blow me was no fun"
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Back to school with Karen Lewis, class of '70*
"That spring began an intense move toward the wearing of the pants"
by Karen Lewis
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Back to school with Bill Savage, class of '80
"A school that graded everything on a scale of 0-99, with no possibility of scoring 100—because, we were told, only God was perfect"
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Back to school with Tim Kinsella, class of '93
"Sam stealing Owsley Stanley's car seemed like just the next logical thing"
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Back to school with Stephanie Izard, class of '94
"I started partying all the time and acting like a delinquent"
by Stephanie Izard
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Back to school with Tonika G. Johnson, class of '97
"The only thing remaining was to survive the first week by avoiding the indignities rumored to befall incoming freshmen"
by Tonika G. Johnson
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Savage Love, October 8, 2009
Should straight couples who support gay marriage refrain from marrying?
by Dan Savage
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, Jul 13, 2009
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Quit your job and become an artist
Laura Zinger's documentary "Proceed and be Bold!" about activist print maker Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. headlines Tuesday's Indie Flicks showcase at Sonotheque.
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, Sep 27, 2006
Best of Chicago blogging
Alex Kotlowitz on the Wire, Scott Gordon on the CTA, and Mike Klonsky on the 16-minute gym class.
by Harold Henderson
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, Jul 28, 2006
In the new world, everyone gets rated all the time
Everything's on your permanent record now
by Harold Henderson
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