The Crier
The week of March 04, 2007
Rock Star
Jeremy Davidson · MP3
You can’t be any of these guys. They’re rock stars. N.E.R.D. , “Rock Star”…
Wiki March Madness
Jeremy Davidson · Wikipedia
Everything you need to know about the tournament….
Ebay trophy
Jeremy Davidson · eBay
Want a trophy of your own?…
Dunkfest
Jeremy Davidson · YouTube
Here’s a preview of things to come over the next month….
The Festival of Stouts
Marlon Jackson · Hops’n’Scotch
March is stout month at the Arbor Brewing Company. In honor, the Crier reviews a slew of dark, rich selections, from the maligned Hitachino Sweet Stout, to the revered Dark Horse Tres.
A Falafel-Free Guide to the “Exotic”
Barb Chaterjee · The Gastronomist
Westerners have a tendency to fetishize foreign traditions. This extends to our palates; most students stick to a few stereotypical dishes. Don’t be a culinary Orientalist. Let the Crier guide you through the best “exotic” cuisine on campus.
From The Editors
The Editors · From The Editor
The Crier is now in daily format. Click here for our publishing schedule. — Alex Dziadosz, Editor…
The Light Stuff
Chann Weill · Cultured
To be sure, smoking is a filthy habit. But despite the surgeon general’s best efforts, movie stars and journalists have always managed to make it look cool. Now, with regulation increasing and classic brands like Lucky Strike fading, what are jaded hipsters — not to mention presidential candidates — to do?
Al Green
Jeremy Davidson · MP3
You’ve had a stressful week? This should chill you out. “Let’s Stay Together,” Al Green…
Michigan State
Jeremy Davidson · Wikipedia
One of the few lists where Michigan State is consistently in the top ten….
Johnson vs. Bird
Jeremy Davidson · eBay
Remember this rivalry forever….
Jeremy Davidson · YouTube
Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson: The Saga Begins. Watch this old-school battle of old-school giants….
Point, Shoot, Upload: The Glory of Flickr.com
Phil Dokas · Tech
As blogging becomes increasingly ubiquitous, photo publishing sites are becoming more powerful. Of these, Flickr is undoubtedly the gold standard. The Crier sorts through some of the best features for you.
Jeremy Davidson · eBay
Look at this once, shame on us. Look at it twice, shame on you….
Jeremy Davidson · Wikipedia
Isn’t it ironic that the Ivy League is really just an athletic conference?…
Jeremy Davidson · MP3
One game you’re in, the next game you’re out. That’s March Madness baby. UGK, “One Day”…
Jeremy Davidson · YouTube
Penn comes back from a 14 point deficit to beat their bitter rival Princeton. Is there anything better than watching the Ivy Leagues get down…
You Really Should Be Watching Rome
Alex Dziadosz · Amused
How can you resist this show? The mingling of drama and history is the most delightful thing this side of Coriolanus. Whether wittingly or not, Rome’s producers lend credence to the Herzogian idea that truth lies in the elevation of reality.
Jeremy Davidson · MP3
Did you watch that video? Bang, bang. James White just shot you down. Young Buck’s “Bang Bang”….
Jeremy Davidson · eBay
You’ll need to start wearing these if you even want to dream of being able to jump that high….
Jeremy Davidson · Wikipedia
Everything you could ever possibly want to know about the slam dunk….
Jeremy Davidson · YouTube
Tired of trampolines? Don’t worry about it. And forget about our warning, because today we’re showing you a dunk you couldn’t try at home if…
Jeremy Davidson · MP3
We believe this guy can fly. We’re not sure about R.Kelly, (although he is pretty fly.) Here’s a classic number….
Jeremy Davidson · YouTube
Yesterday you saw what can go wrong when you try things you see on YouTube at home. Here’s where they might have gotten the idea….
Jeremy Davidson · Wikipedia
Just what is gravity, and how does this man defy it?…
Jeremy Davidson · eBay
We are not encouraging anyone to do this at home. Absolutely not….
Beating Polio
Eugene Morrow · The Empiricist
Wild poliovirus may soon join smallpox in extinction. But challenges to eradication still exist. The greatest of these, it seems, is complacency.
The Wonders of Woot
Gerald Gordinier · The Exchange
Woot won’t feed you. Woot won’t clothe you. Woot probably won’t provide you with anything more than unnecessary gadgets. But they do it with style. Share in the egalitarian consumerist wonder that is Woot.com.
From The Editors
The Editors · From The Editor
Those returning to the Crier will notice that we’ve made a few changes. Most notably, we’ve moved to a daily format (here’s our publishing schedule)….
Gore
Katie Garlinghouse · The Pasquinade
March Madness
Jeremy Davidson · Theme
In anticipation of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament, which will kick off next Sunday, we’ll be bringing you insane highlight videos of sweet dunks and…
Jeremy Davidson · MP3
Hey, remember the Hives? We do. Here’s, “Walk Idiot Walk.”…
Jeremy Davidson · Wikipedia
Just why do we call these people “idiots”?…
Jeremy Davidson · YouTube
Overambitious and undertalented. A tragic blend….
Jeremy Davidson · eBay
They might have done better with this more professional system. It’s the Flyslamajama!…
