Category Archives for Non-fiction

Far Out, Man: “Pretend Friends”

The idea of online, virtual intelligence as a close companion neither seems like a novelty or a resort for the desperate: it seems normal. Far out, man. Continue reading →

13. April 2011 by cuneiform:ation
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Oakwood Launch Party Preview

Each year, South Dakota State creative writers and graphic artists collaborate to produce Oakwood Literary Journal – a collection of the best amateur writers and designers on the campus. Next Saturday (April 2, 7 P.M. ) several select Oakwood contributors … Continue reading →

27. March 2011 by Simeon Brown
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Eye of the Tiger’s Blood

Aka, “Why you need that one guy everyone’s talking about” by Brian Ahlers. [This will be the only piece we will publish on the subject. I promise. -ed.] Continue reading →

25. March 2011 by Brian Ahlers
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Spicy Asian Southwest Manning Stir-Fry

Resist [some things (but defnot this food)]. And remember to keep your head up, for things in your life could be quite a bit worse. You probably have the freedom to wear shoes, interact with your loved ones and walk … Continue reading →

22. March 2011 by Mitch LeClair
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Local Suds: Backyard Grill

I personally witnessed a foursome of SDSU football recruits from Illinois, along with their “athletically” built fathers, eat the equivalent of an entire hog one Saturday afternoon. They had been lured from blocks away by the olfactory siren of wood smoke and barbecued meat. Continue reading →

21. March 2011 by Simeon Brown
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“Hipster”: Let’s Get This Straight

cuneiform:ation has completed an extensive study into the world of hipsterism. Read the conclusions here on ThePegLeg.com. Continue reading →

13. March 2011 by cuneiform:ation
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Check It: Mike’s Coffee Shop

Mike’s Coffee Shop and Gaming Emporium opened last November, and owner Mike Sourile hasn’t looked back once, except perhaps to think, “Man, I wish I had a location on Main Street.” Mike’s is located on 3rd Ave., just a block … Continue reading →

04. March 2011 by Simeon Brown
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Under the Shadow of the Grain Elevator

A story of beauty and despair wrapped in small town snacks and corn-dusted air. This is Midwest life for many. Continue reading →

01. March 2011 by cuneiform:ation
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Hello hockey order; goodbye Badgers

A newcomer quickly finds social order and a seat at his first Huskies hockey game. [SCSU skated well, winning 7-3.] Read on for first impressions. Continue reading →

27. February 2011 by Mitch LeClair
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Why I grind my teeth at night -or- Red, white and duped

Craigslist scams and those stripes: poxes upon Midwestern youth. Continue reading →

09. February 2011 by Mitch LeClair
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