How an ultra-orthodox Jew rose through the ranks of New York’s toughest sport. Continue reading
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© 2008 Andrew Nusca. All rights reserved.
© 2008 Andrew Nusca. All rights reserved.
Philadelphia’s Fall From Grace
How a once-proud city became its own punch line. An online, Flash-based new media multimedia project for the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Continue reading
Vintage Brown Starbucks Cups, I Wish I Could Quit You
As seen in the “Business” section of The Huffington Post. Branding is a funny thing. Just the other day, strolling back to my apartment (indeed, from a nearby Starbucks), I noticed an article in BusinessWeek questioning CEO Howard Schultz’s success … Continue reading
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The Faiths O’ The Irish
The Faiths O’ the Irish: Reporting on religion from Ireland. Continue reading
© 2008 Andrew Nusca. All rights reserved.
Taking It Easy
Brad Morgan is often the guy behind the wheel when his band, Drive-By Truckers, is hurtling down Interstate 85 on the hunt for a Waffle House. And with some 200 shows a year, the Drive-By Truckers bus almost never stops rolling. Continue reading
Reconstructing Ireland at home
Paul Pigman remembers running his hand along the emerald blades of grass that covered the sweeping limestone ridges of his ancestor’s land and feeling the tip of each drag against his palm. Continue reading
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The Dirty Subway
Urine, garbage, rats and influenza. Can the New York City subway affect your health? Continue reading
At the Cloisters, a pagan teaching moment
Twelve necks crane and 24 eyes squint to see the faded wall painting in the shadows, set deep in the apse of Fuentidueña Chapel. Mary the Virgin and a Baby Jesus dominate the scene in the center, flanked by the winged Michael and Gabriel on each side. Beside them stand the Three Magi, bearing gifts.
“This is the typical use of pagan iconography in Christian themes,” Nahson said. Continue reading
A ritual for a rainy day
It’s pouring rain outside, but all Christy Tomacek can think about is the sun shining. Continue reading
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The Emperor’s New Clothes
Think it takes just a nice navy suit, a red power tie and a pair of shiny shoes to play president? Not anymore. If a candidate wants to claim his (or her!) place atop Capitol Hill, he or she had best take note of the clothing brands and fashion trends that already rule Washington. Continue reading
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NYC Interactive: The Fashion & Politics Issue
Design and layout of the Flash-based shell for the six projects of NYCInteractive.org’s inaugural issue. As seen on the web at NYCInteractive.org. Click the image to access the project.
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He Hurt His Knee and Changed His Life
As seen in the January 2008 issue of DRUM! magazine. If you’re looking for Riley Breckenridge, you might want to check the insane asylum. Each morning, while the rest of the world sleeps, the 32-year-old Thrice drummer inevitably finds himself … Continue reading