In Search of Space: Individual Claims of Public Space and Property in the University Library November 15, 2009 So I begin this short essay from the standpoint of a lowly staff assistant at a university library. The perks of the job are few but when ... Read More

By Jeffrey the Barak There is a racing flag that is green with a yellow chevron or V. It means false start. But green and yellow are very important colors when it comes to food. They are the colors of life. The color of death ... Read More

By H.E. Whitney Sport and Ethics Metaphysical binarism is our cultural mythology. Take for instance sport. Popular sports events that are team and/or individual oriented pose two contestants or two sets of contestants wherein the outcome of play must determine a winner and loser. Sports ... Read More

By Jeffrey the Barak Louis the Scooterer 1935-2009 Since 2004, Louis the Scooterer, Louis Scop, has contributed to the-vu, and his readers number in the thousands. Sadly, I have just learned from his daughter that Lou passed away on July 26th 2009, and was buried ... Read More

By Andrew Lim. t’was my grail watch for the longest time Like most people I’ve gone through a number of hobbies, photography now being the greatest one. However the fascination with watches is one of the oldest. In general, I’ve always liked anything small and ... Read More

By Thomas Ajava North American wine is now considered excellent and comparable, if not better, than any wine in the world. This seems oddly so given the fact of prohibition. It takes time to develop a vineyard and wine. How did North American wine survive ... Read More

by H.E. Whitney, Jr. University Archaisms: Campus Bells, Gargoyles, and Reflections on the University’s Purpose The central campus bell at my university clangs promptly at 8am (beginning of the school/work day), noon (lunchtime), and 5pm (end of the work day, although classes still begin and ... Read More

By Ghostevyta Kamu Caring for a diamond takes more than occasional cleanings. Diamonds are forever, but they can be damaged if you are not careful. By learning how to properly care for your diamond, you will ensure that your diamond is indeed forever. First, you ... Read More

the-vu - (cycle pipe edition) Welcome to the-vu. If you’ve been dropping by from time to time since 2000 you will see that following an eleven month nap, we changed our style and relaunched in September 2008. Please leave comments on any article, and please ... Read More

By Jeffrey the Barak. Geologists would say that the Los Angeles Basin is like a huge bowl of sand The geologic center for the Los Angeles Basin is the place where the Los Angeles River and the river known as Rio Hondo merge in South ... Read More