Articles by Jacko

Portions of this story, as well as the entire premise, have been taken from Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge Chapter I A young man stood in a room in a fraternity in…

Ho ho! Welcome, welcome! My friends! Please, sit. Stand. Dance if-a you please. Make love to the people. This is a day to celebrate, no? Today we must celebrate the joy that is life. Life…

The European Supplies: a good Merlot 1. Turn on the soccer match between Arsenal and Blackburn. 2. Do not turn on the Superbowl. 3. Occasionally comment on “that strange American game” in between sips of…

Listen, Emily, I know we’ve only been dating for a month or so, and we haven’t even kissed, but I was hoping I could ask you something. It’s a question I’ve been turning over in…

In the velvet darkness of the blackest night, a single light shines from the Facilities Operations & Management shed. As the campus lies silent, the soft purr of the engine on a miniature vehicle reverberates off brick…

“Madam, I’m Adam” For Eve, Neo-feminism’s in! I. Me. Foe. Never of “madam.” -I’m Adam.

1. Brush your teeth! Using regular sodium fluoride toothpaste, you can significantly resist the effects of tooth decay and prevent painful cavities! And don’t forget to floss! 2. Tan your face! If your face is…

After a decade of running exclusively music-related content, MTV was set to diversify its lineup in the early nineties. Before the network finally saw success with The Real World, more than a few flops had…

Modern day ME walks outside a McDonald’s. I catch a glimpse of a poster that seems to be advertising the return of the McRib. A brief spark of nostalgia. But, no! I care about my…