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Jungle Writers

David P. Kronmiller, Editor-In-Chief
Notes from the Jungle
Matthew Tullman, Current Events Editor
On current events.
Joyce Chen Blogging from New York.
Tharuna Devchand Blogging from South Africa.
J Lampinen
Our resident comic strip, Congo & Steve
Joanna Lord
Blogging on life, art and spirituality.
Jeremy Olsen
Director of Development emeritus and occasional commentator.
Dan Rickabus
On things musical.
Nicky Schildkraut
On poetry.

Plus guest writers and past staff, including Zach Fehst, Amy Reynolds, Aaron Vaccaro, Jae Day, Sarah Jawaid, Scott Martin, and Bronson Picket.
August 22, 2010, at 2:21 pm — Blogs / / /

Democratize this: high school edition

There’s a certain amount of disillusionment that comes with many aspects of high school as a microcosm for the real world, but among them, student government still stands out as one of the most memorable.

August 19, 2010, at 12:57 am — audio podcast | Avocado Jungle Blogcast

Amy Reynolds- Government, Politics, and My Total Lack of Passion

Politics, schmolitics- why can’t people just say everything clearly so government isn’t so hard to understand! And bring me a Mai Tai while you’re at it! By Amy Reynolds. Read by Jae Day.  Podcast.

August 19, 2010, at 12:56 am — Blogs | Guest Blogs | Uncategorized

Government, Politics, and My Total Lack of Passion

Politics, schmolitics- why can’t people just say everything clearly so government isn’t so hard to understand! And bring me a Mai Tai while you’re at it!

August 17, 2010, at 3:27 pm — audio podcast | Avocado Jungle Blogcast

Joyce Chen Mentor me mentoring you

There is no distinct path in any career we undertake, and part of being a good mentor is recognizing that and not trying to mold someone else’s future. By Joyce Chen. Read by Jae Day. Podcast.

August 17, 2010, at 3:26 pm — Blogs / / / /

Mentor me mentoring you

There is no distinct path in any career we undertake, and part of being a good mentor is recognizing that and not trying to mold someone else’s future.

August 17, 2010, at 10:19 am — Uncategorized / / / / / / / /

STIMULUS CREATES TV STUDIO

Barack Obama’s Stimulus program helped create a TV Studio – full video after the jump! Click the headline for the video!

August 17, 2010, at 12:03 am — Blogs | Guest Blogs / /

Thank You Aarti And Susie Fogleson for Helping Me Find My Big Girl Pants!

I don’t know Aarti Sequoia, the latest winner of The Next Food Network Star, I almost know her. Her husband, Brendan McNamara, is in our web series “and Boris”; we have two scenes together where we both revel in the extreme evilness of our characters. I am friends with people who know her, but I have never actually met Aarti. Yet watching her journey, as she struggled with her own insecurities in pursuit of a lifelong dream, as someone I almost know was instrumental in helping me find the spine and determination to continue to pursue my own dreams.

August 15, 2010, at 10:06 pm — Arts and Culture | Blogs / / / / /

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

She won! Aarti Sequeria won the Next Food Network Star and will have her own show! She frickin’ won! What a relief. And how wonderful, how brilliantly wonderful! For the last several weeks my wife and I have been on the edge of our seats every Sunday night as we waited with baited breathe to [...]

August 15, 2010, at 8:54 pm — audio podcast | Avocado Jungle Blogcast

Joanna Lord Risky Business

I had this harsh dose of reality handed to me when I received a gem, a diamond of advice in the rough, from an individual who I later learned was a drug-dealing pimp. By Joanna Lord. Read by Jae Day. Podcast.

August 15, 2010, at 8:53 pm — Blogs /

Risky Business

I had this harsh dose of reality handed to me when I received a gem, a diamond of advice in the rough, from an individual who I later learned was a drug-dealing pimp.