Naked City

Leave no child untested -- for drug use, that is

"...use "gaily painted bags and free samples to entice young users," the DRCNet reported, and announced the formation of..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to propel themselves, a highly enjoyable skill that is dying out in the USA. It would cut fuel use..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Column

Response to the Number Nine

Honorable Mention

"...pattern? It doesn't, other than that seven is too young to be alone at the World's Largest Truck Stop,..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Rebecca Beegle

Frontier Television

The Territory 2003 season schedule

"...and David Weaver. (Canada, 2000, 25 min.) A restless young man discovers his true calling -- writing fortune cookies..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Cine Las Americas Schedule

"...about 101-year-old Don Aurelio. A former Mexican revolutionary, Aurelio's dying wish is to be buried where he was born..."

April 12, 2002 Screens Feature

Edmund Morris' 'Theodore Rex'

Edmund Morris was spanked by critics in 1999 for introducing a fictional contemporary of Ronald Reagan's in Dutch to help explain the trajectory of that president's life. Now the second volume of Morris' study of Theodore Roosevelt has been published, and it's apparent all over again why he is one of the nation's best biographers.

"...given the coincidence that Theodore Rex, which opens with young President Roosevelt assuming the presidency because a terrorist assassinated..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

"This Is Palestine Calling'

Excerpts from Refugees in Our Land by Muna Hamzeh

"...around 10pm. The night, as they say, is still young. If you live under occupation in Palestine, it means..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Keeping up with Lucinda, Britney, Thurston, Kim, and a bunch of sick people

"...Park. Next Wednesday has the Hugh Fadal Band, Billy Young Band, and BB Morse Band filling out the band,..."

May 4, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Laying It All Out

Novelist Shelby Hearon has made an art of the little white lie.

"...when she'd known it had given way to a younger casual, high tech crowd. Hearon noticed that the central..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

TV Eye

Will MTV's new "Fight for Your Rights" campaign against hate crimes call into question their longstanding promotion of rapper Eminem? Also, seats for sale on Politically Incorrect and fallout from this year's television top 10s.

"...communities and in themselves and to profile artists and young adults who are leading the charge against intolerance," said..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin Music Network changes administrations once again.

"...Hundreds of old (and young) punks in an alley? Free beer? The Motards at..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Coming Soon

The Most Memorable Sex Scenes in Film

"...somehow managed to see when we were far too young...."

Aug. 11, 2000 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Raves for Marc Savlov's recent article on Ecstasy.

"...raves. I don't think anyone wants to see these young people dying, or even using drugs before they are..."

June 23, 2000 Column

More Oar reviewed

"...stunning musical and emotional clarity, the sound of a young man's blues -- Spence was only 22 -- poured..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

TV Eye

Good TV shows don't go to heaven, they go to Barnes & Noble; also, Larry David's HBO special is worth the price of cable.

"...(presumably to match the ages of the characters). For younger audiences, short books featuring Nickelodeon's Kenan & Kel or..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Book Reviews

"...her way through the seemingly endless sea of nubile young things who cross her path. But this love 'em-and-leave..."

July 30, 1999 Books Review

Live at Liberty Lunch

The Neville Brothers

"...This was long before I was jaded -- so young I probably shouldn't have even been there. Thank God..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature

Coach's Corner

"...A well-known professional athlete dying -- accidentally killing himself is a better way of..."

May 21, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

God's Own Clothesline

In Search of Far Flung Adventures With Butch Hancock

"...Butch, and I had a lengthy discussion by the dying fire light about the nature of communication. We all..."

May 15, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Chow Downtown

Dining in the Heart of Austin

"...many buildings were boarded up or occupied by slowly dying businesses in need of rejuvenation. There wasn't much business..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Food Feature

Character Generator

Why Tom Parker Never Looks the Same Way Twice

"...confounded as to his true appearance. He's played men young and old, husbands, uncles, fathers, and grandfathers. He's portrayed..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Reissues

"...associated with him because of their roots in Lester Young's style, was his penchant for playing fast. His solos..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature

A Little Game Called Go Insane

Letters at 3 AM

"...line recognized as truth by a considerable population of young people...."

Dec. 5, 1997 Column

A Dickensian Prospect

Great Expectations or Bleak Housing in Austin?

"...reporter that he was, in fact, a seminary student studying with Praise Tabernacle. In fact, it became obvious that..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Postmarks

Postmarks Scandal!

"...One day in the computer lab, I saw a young girl go in and study on the computer, while..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Column

The Style Files

A Little Tongue-in-Chic

"...a damn good time dressing up. I really loved dying my hair hot pink, painting blue stripes on my..."

May 30, 1997 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

Shortcuts

"...The High Road is one. The story of four young Texans on a drug-addled road trip across the state,..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Screens Column

Wes Craven'sEndless Nightmare

"...debut, Last House on the Left (featuring a very young Jodie Foster and a very creepy Martin Sheen), Craven..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Screens Feature

Black and Tan Fantasy

Duke Ellington in the Classroom

"...orchestra that fall, and stayed on for 47 years, dying five months after Ellington. Johnny Hodges played with Ellington..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Music Feature

Black and Tan Fantasy

Duke Ellington in the Classroom

"...orchestra that fall, and stayed on for 47 years, dying five months after Ellington. Johnny Hodges played with Ellington..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Music Feature

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