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How To Be Zen Without Being a Douchebag

August 16, 2018

We live in a loud, obnoxious, ugly, and yes sometimes orange “Trumped-up” world. We all want a little more peace… a little calmer.

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Hip Hop's Woke Hoax

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October 3, 2018

ThE WooD BoX At 11 BRooKlYn RoAd

October 23, 2018

The house was of an unremarkable style, square and plain. It sat on a lot surrounded by tall woods...As Alison waited for someone to answer, she glanced at the wood box.

Uber Chronicles

Brian Kruse is like no one you’ve ever met. He is a learned, sardonic, articulate professor who knows more about music, politics, writing, philosophy, whatever…than you. He is also blind and takes a lot of Uber rides. These are his stories–raw and uncensored.

Pride Day Morning

July 6, 2018/by Brian Kruse

Had a Bad Day…

March 10, 2018/by Brian Kruse

Uber Chronicles: Adventure With Deborah

January 8, 2018/by Brian Kruse

Uber Chronicles: Tuesday Morning Microagression

January 8, 2018/by Brian Kruse

Uber Chronicles: Talking So Well

Awesome Lampoon

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Local Couple Held Captive for Friend’s Unprovoked Acoustic Concert

November 21, 2018

Local man Colin Butler and his wife Cynthia report having just experienced a thirty-minute performance by area musician Jacob Jeffries.

Girlfriend Has Difficulty Feigning Interest in All the New Bands Boyfriend Discovered at SXSW

March 26, 2018

FILE CLERK UNFAIRLY SHUNNED FOR REFUSING TO PARTICIPATE IN OFFICE GIFT EXCHANGE

January 8, 2018

Ashley Handy, filing clerk for local law firm Dewey Schrougham & Howe alleges that she has been bullied, maligned, and routinely left with the raisin bagel after refusing to participate in the firm’s annual secret Santa exchange.

Utterly Bias and Unscholarly (But True) Study Reveals That Autotune is Like a Drug to Millennials

August 9, 2018

A recent study from ATA’s own DTK (Drink the KoolAid) laboratory, revealed that Millennials and Post Millennials alike are genetically predisposed to become addicted to Autotune.

Steez

You Know My Steez.

ATA Review of AGENDA, Long Beach

July 19, 2018

Inclusiveness: It’s what AGENDA is all about, and what makes it a special kind of tradeshow. No matter who you are, you can stand side by side with companies like the Hundreds, 10 Deep, or Chinatown Market and compete with the same. That’s the draw.

Mother Clips Tags From Son’s Off White Jordans and Subsequently Ruins His Life

July 23, 2018

“It started off well enough,” he lamented. “I mean it actually started off great. On Monday, my birthday, I woke up to a deadstock pair of Off White Jordans from my mom and dad. I thought it was a dream, you know.”

ATA's Review of Adidas' 747 Warehouse St. Experience

March 8, 2018

Adidas 747 was an epic event. Spanning several blocks surrounding and within the old American Apparel manufacturing building in downtown LA, Adidas went all out to represent during this year’s NBA all-star game.

Kicks We Like: Nike Lunar Force 1 Duckboot Low

February 12, 2018

I grew up dealing with sub-zero winters in Canada, so when it comes to outdoor gear, I’m down with whatever keeps me the warmest. If I had money in my pocket to spend, my first choices would be Timberland and North Face.

Gaming

What to Expect From Fallout 76

October 19, 2018

Fallout 76 is not perfect. No Bethesda game is on release. With that being said, there are few bugs that have already been revealed that need to be resolved before the release date.

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Love and the Spiderman Easter Egg

October 19, 2018

One instance of what most would assume to be a harmless easter egg turned tragic. This is the story of Tyler Schultz.

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Top 5 Terrible Players in Overwatch

August 13, 2018

However, there’s always going to be those who pay no mind to what is needed to achieve victory but rather prioritize their own fulfillment of self-gratification. As done to death as this topic may be, here is my list of the top five worst players in Overwatch (in no particular order).

Middle Aged Man Levels Up To Platinum In Overwatch And No One In His Family Or Peer Group Seems to Care

February 28, 2018

After nearly eight months of grinding it out in Overwatch, (a Blizzard competitive shooter game), Johnny Blaze, a middle aged, laid-off, former sales executive (and Junkrat main) finally leveled up to Platinum.

A Fortnite Love Story

July 6, 2018

Todd stands in front of his hotel’s bathroom mirror. He’s sweating profusely as he bonds his fake, blonde goatee onto his chin. This, doubled with his blonde, platinum-dyed hair makes him look completely different. He takes a deep breath as he begins...

Fallout Gamers Already Planning Sick Days, Family Emergencies, Vacation Time, and Any Excuse to Work Remotely in Anticipation of Fallout 76 Release this November

June 11, 2018

Eileen, a luck 10 has plans to “Just wing it and miss three weeks of work. I’ll cross my fingers and toes and hope I have a job whenever, I decide to return.”

It’s Time to Stop, Blizzard!

August 5, 2018

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Netflix Castlevania Season 2 Review: Pulls You in By The Neck and Doesn't Let Go

November 9, 2018

As soon as I heard Adi Shankar was creating an animated series based on the beloved Castlevania franchise, I was tuned in and ready to go.

Whitehouse Chief Strategist Resigns Over Trump's Cosplay Obsession With Overwatch's D.va

February 28, 2018

In a shocking development, a newly released memo from President Trump’s twenty-fifth White House Chief Strategist revealed his intentions for resignation, stemming from an incident involving the President’s obsession with the massively popular video game, “Overwatch.”