OLD STANDBYS Letter From One of the Editors by Beth… p.1 Strange Southern Tales by Chris Black…p.13 Wordplay compiled by Kristin …p.20 The Last Word by Jim … p.23 ART What is the Future of our Culture? By Jeff Campoli …p.7 Goddess of the Month by Beth …p.11

POETRY Culture by Michael Nedell … p.7 Wordplay compiled by Kristin …p.20 FEATURES Slam, Bam, Thankya’ Ma’am, an interview with Champ Slam Poet Leah Gardner, by Kristin … p.3 Where Do Slams Come From by Kristin … p.6 Cultural Past Times and Hobbies by Beth … p.8 Chindogu and You by Beth … p.9 Kristina Maria’s 5 Step Course In Italian by Kristin … p.12 Dento Phobia, keeping the American Fear alive by kris p.16 Slang You Should Know by beth …p.14