January 2012
11 posts
Caucasian Nation →
This article is not from the issue we are focusing on, but I though it deserved merit anyways. It focuses on a resurgence of racism in American politics brought about by conservative groups such as the Tea Party, Glenn Beck, etc. This new racism, while still holding whites in the highest regard, attempts to show whites as “victimized” or “oppressed,” thereby making...
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Christmas in Baltimore →
This piece is a deeply personal essay about a man who is mourning a slain friend while tracing his childhood and upbringing in urban Baltimore. In a true n+1 fashion, this the article employs one person’s experience to extract a larger picture of inequality in American society. This branching out into a broader theme explains why this piece was placed under “Politics” section....
The Mouse →
This work of fiction follows the experiences of Kemal, a fellow partaking in a yearlong residency at Harvard. His daily wanderings through Harvard Square and the Sunken Garden are outlined, as well as the components of his office and the eccentric people who make up his residency group. Perhaps this piece offers a contrasting depiction of an individual in his late 20s or early 30s (the target...
Six Poems →
This article immediately caught my attention because just in class yesterday we concluded that n+1 never includes poems in its volumes. For the most part, this holds true. However, in this case n+1 made an exception to its ordinary behavior. This is the first time I’ve seen poems in the magazine, so we really need to think critically about what purpose they serve and how they add to the...
A Review of A Review →
This n+1 article highlights the growth of the practice of online music reviewing, spearheaded by Pitchfork. This piece also delves into the large spectrum the influence of Pitchfork’s reviews. Interestingly enough, the piece claims that, “whatever attracts people to Pitchfork, it isn’t the writing.” “So what is it? How has Pitchfork succeeded where so many other...
Dating →
This really interesting article provides a paradigmatic view of the dating scene in America. It argues and convinces that dating is a problem today because dating itself is supposed to lead us to the perfect partner, but each date reveals the imperfections of those that we go on dates with. So dating confuses the daters and causes them to go on more dates. This article jumped out because it...
Intern As Gift →
This article addresses the relationship between the intern and the company. It looks at how an internship is supposed to be viewed as a gift: interns are supposed to appreciate the opportunity to do menial labor, often with no compensation, for companies. It also notes that this warped relationship established by the company is one that completely ignores the needs of low-to-middle class families....
R We Going 2 Dai Alone? →
This article by Katherine Sharpe explores the cultural phenomenon of online dating through Sharpe’s personal experience with it at the age of 14 and then 25. Her romantic escapade, which was made possible by craigslist: one of the more notorious websites, is reckless but makes for an entertaining read. Sharpe is very forgiving of craigslist and points out a certain beauty and freedom in...
Letter from a Billionaire →
This Angry Letter written by Dee Regulation is in response to an n+1 article entitled “Conventional Warfare: The Billionaires” (found at http://nplusonemag.com/conventional-warfare-part-two) from September 2004.
The writer is insulted by the aforementioned article, and lists off all of the worthy causes she takes part in as if to justify her status as a billionaire. She is also...
Rhymes with Aguilera →
This piece is a discussion of Eminem’s place in the hip hop world. The author lingers the most over the question of Eminem’s relevancy claiming that he may be less relevant now that the “shock factor” of the rapper’s lyrics has worn off. The piece also highlights the relationship between hip hop and social consciousness and how Eminem’s most recent hiatus had...
