Writer archives: Elyse Andrews

'Gold' promotes hip-hop stereotypes

Hold My Gold: A White Girl's Guide to the Hip-Hop WorldBy: Albertina Rizzo and Amanda McCallPublisher: Simon & Schuster (May 2, 2005)Price: $12In the book,… Read more »

Okrent details role as news watchdog

Newspapers are often touted as being the 'watchdogs' of society, but sometimes those watchdogs need watching.That's where Daniel Okrent comes in. He is the public… Read more »

Former neighbors recall victim's spirit

Hard-working, sweet, conscientious. That is how Chiarra Seals, 23, was described by close neighbors in her former residence on James Street.Police say Seals was killed… Read more »

Valentine Candies

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and this year instead of handing out lame store-bought lollipops and candy to your friends, give them something… Read more »

Super Bowl bites

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest party days of the year, and it's coming up this weekend. For those of you playing host… Read more »

Drunken night tough to recall

At approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday I realized that I was hammered. I had already drank about my body weight in Keystone Light, which is… Read more »