By Jessica Newman, May 2008
Different people have different ways of coping with their anger and anguish. For Michael Marks, it was starving himself for 10 days, surviving on nothing but juice and shoving it in the administration’s face.
By Lars Din, May 2008
With a guide, Lars Din explores homelessness in Alachua County and stumbles upon some distressing results.
By Susan Cohen, May 2008
Pop Mayhem: an oxymoron, like jumbo shrimp, living dead or Microsoft Works.
But Joe Baca, Josh Ney and Dan Sostrom (with help from Pablo Rios, Travis Fristoe, Carly Nelson and Ciera Galbraith) are creating some Pop Mayhem with their new music festival, May 7-10 with day shows at the Kickstand and night shows at Common Grounds. Performing are local bands like Oh Fortuna and Nervous Systems, as well as national acts like Human Television and Erin Tobey. Read the rest of this entry »
Story and photos By Kristen and Kevin Grace, April 2008
Kristen and Kevin took a honeymoon to Europe with an unusual twist—they volunteered to work on organic farms in France through the organization World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Read the rest of this entry »
By Jessica Newman, April 2008
The all-to-familiar sounds of AK-47s and M16s resonated in the distance. The platoon raced ahead to engage in the combat, eager to get in on the action. By the time they arrived, the skirmish had ended, but the 82nd Airborne Division told them that two or three insurgents opened fire on American troops from a roadside field.
By Dan Fitzpatrick, April 2008
Wayward Council, Gainesville’s local collective record store, gathering place and so much more, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this month. Satellite Magazine sat down with its founders and some current volunteers to learn about the store’s beginnings and its purpose.
By Christopher Garland, April 2008
Christopher Garland explores the slums in Cite Soleil, Haiti, also known as “the most dangerous place on earth.” Surrounded by armed soldiers from the United Nations, he moves through the tattered town.
