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VIDEO: Braving the Detroit auto show

By Brian Figurski January 24, 2012

The North American International Auto Show has been a cornerstone of Detroit’s automotive influence for years. Showcasing the best in German and Japanese engineering, the annual show has been a staple...

VIDEO: Can I get a redo on that resolution?

By Brian Figurski January 11, 2012

I haven’t been myself this year as most of my closest friends can attest. At this time of year, there’s one core reason for my mis-misbehavior.Apologies to everyone who was adversely affected by my...

Mouthing Off: Facebook Timeline

By Justin Colman January 10, 2012

Stop me if you’ve read this before: “OMG I hate the new Facebook, I want the old one back!” Better yet, I’ll just stop there and let you guess what this is going to be about, not that you need...

GOP ready to rumble

By Raymond Andre January 3, 2012

Forget the Iowa Caucus, I would like to see the Republican contenders in a grudge match, in a steel cage set ablaze — the fire, of course, would be symbolic, representing the flames of passion of the...

‘I really need to get out more’

By Jordan Reed January 3, 2012

One of my friends asked me, “Hey man! When are you going to write another thrilling story about your pathetic life?”At least someone cares a little about me.So, after that meeting with my one and only...

Ho, Ho, Hold on there: The omnipotent Santa Claus

By Brian Figurski December 13, 2011

It’s been so long that my childhood is barely a blip in my brain, but I’d like to think I was a rather intelligent wunderkind, aside from the drywall shattering temper tantrums.Are children these days...

Countdown to the let down

By Brian Figurski November 30, 2011

The semester is over, friends. It’s been a great ride that I’ve loved sharing with all of you.Next year, something similar will be said about life itself.End of days is coming, people. It’s been...

Holidays drain empty pocketbooks

By Brian Figurski November 16, 2011

Merry Christmas, everybody!What? It’s a little early for Christmas, you say? I thought the same, until I noticed the astonishing number of Christmas lights already up around town, and the multiple Detroit...

A case for class cancellation

By Postie Editors November 9, 2011

Depending on who you talk to, classes may or may not be cancelled for the debate on Wednesday.The latest word on the street, according to Glenn MacIntosh, dean and assistant vice president of student affairs,...

Addiction starts at $60 per disc

By Brian Figurski November 2, 2011

On Nov. 8, World War 3 begins.No, not the literal destruction of our physical planet. This day marks the release of the third installment of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series, the eighth game with...

Halloween horrors on a decline

By Brian Figurski October 26, 2011

Forget ghosts, zombies, loose wild animals or an army of completely incompetent GOP candidates - what’s real scary this fall is how horrible Halloween has gotten.Kids don’t celebrate the holiday anymore,...

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