White Noise

"Legally Blonde" is the latest in a string of Hollywood films that are blissfully aware of their racism.

• by James Morrison

Nobody Offering Nothing

Snapshots of gang life in Durham.

• by Randall Williams
• Tags: News Feature, gangs, Crips, Bloods, Durham, Lil' Bow Wow

An invitation

• by Virginia Holman

Where's the buck?

• by Sheldon B. Sosna

Porch Quote

De-Cyphered

Getting a handle on The Cypher, Raleigh's cyclical gathering of underground artists.

• by Derek Jennings
• Tags: Music Feature, The Cypher, Berkeley Cafe

Divided Counsel

David Childers has learned to split his attention between his two callings: music and the law.

• by Rick Cornell
• Tags: Music Feature, David Childers

Dog Days of Summer

For the entire month of June, the Triangle became the backdrop for the shooting of the indie film "Dog Nights."

• by David Fellerath
• Tags: Arts Feature, Dog Nights, Donald Whittier, Damon Yarnell

Past and Future Tense

Two exhibitions of photographs demonstrate tensions between the New and Old South.

• by Kate Dobbs Ariail
• Tags: Arts Feature, David Simonton, Amanda Yaggy

Dancer in the Dark

An Independent reporter insinuates herself into ADF modern dance classes and learns to rethink dance.

• by Maria Pramaggiore
• Tags: Arts Feature, ADF, David Dorfman, Betty Jones

In clubs

Quality of Justice

A new Durham-based organization, Fair Trial Initiative, prepares young lawyers to defend against death sentences.

• by Jon Elliston
• Tags: NEWS: Triangles, Fair Trial Initiative

Bride of the Wind

In benefits

In theater

In tightrope walking

Volunteer Spotlight