Ghost in the Machine

Jennifer Lopez's new movie is a routine thriler that nevertheless provides moments of true feeling.

• by Thomas Schur

Rhymes with Dreck

DreamWorks' new animated feature continues a tradition of potty humor.

• by Godfrey Cheshire

Deadly Alliance

newly released files shed light on Jesse Helms' pivotal role in backing Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.

• by Jon Elliston
• Tags: News Feature, Augusto Pinochet, Jesse Helms, Chile

Saving the republic

Jesse and the GOP

• by Patrick O'Neill
• Tags: News Feature, Jesse Helms

Fresh from class

• by Jennifer Strom

Stupid asses

Salad days

• by Jamie Sue Potorti

It rhymes with "P"

Porch Quote

Back Talk

Letters to the Editor

Louder Than Bombs

The hardest working band around, heavy rockers The Cherry Valence hit the road for their new Estrus Records release.

• by Angie Carlson

Having the Touch

While not yet a household name, Brooks Williams is legendary among guitar geeks.

• by David Potorti

Unlikely Activists

The AIDS-related deaths of their young sons brought together Eloise Vaughn and Patsy Clarke to defeat Jesse Helms.

• by Matthijs E. Schoots

Art on a Budget

How will North Carolina's new Secretary of Cultural Resources cope with constant budget cutting?

• by Kate Dobbs Ariail

In the clubs

In film

The Center of the World

The Good Earth

A Chatham County building crew is pioneering the art of natural building.

• by Ristin Cooks

In books

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