Articles (selected)
“All Aglow at Reunion,” Swarthmore College, June 2008 (homepage feature).
“Green and Goofy: Clowns Tackle Environmental Causes and Tickle Audiences,” NYC24.com, April 2008. (Multimedia project with collaborator Dave Burdick, Tom Davis and Matt Moll, including article, radio story and video)
“Randall's Island: Public Space in Flux,” NYC24.com, March 2008. (Multimedia project with collaborator Sandra Larriva, including article, audio slideshow, interactive map and virtual tout)
“When Presidential Bids Perish: The Campaigns May Be Dead, but the Volunteering Lives On,” NYC24.com, February 2008. (Multimedia project with collaborator Matthew Moll, including article, video, audio slideshow and interactive timeline)
“Too Tall for the Big Apple: Some New Yorkers Face Vertical Challenges,” NYC24.com, February 2008. (Multimedia project with collaborator Tom Davis, including article, video, audio slideshow and interactive map)
“Psychologists and Torture: Putting the Rule of Law on the Couch,” March 2008. (Longform journalism project on the controversy among psychologists about the involvement of medical professionals in torture and interrogations abroad. Advisor: Bill Berkeley.)
“Brooklyn battleground: residents rebel against luxury tower,” Newmedianewsroom.com, December 2007. (Multimedia project with collaborator Kenan Davis, including article, audio slideshow, video, map and photo)
“Chanukah Handouts at Bedford Avenue Subway,” TheBrooklynInk.com, December, 2007. (Article and photo)
“Tooth Tower Downtown,” TheBrooklynInk.com, November 2007. (Article, photo and slideshow)
“Martie McNabb Makes (Your) Memories,” TheBrooklynInk.com, November 2007. (Article, photo and slideshow)
“Voting Alone?” TheBrooklynInk.com, November 2007.
(Article and photo)
“Thanksgiving Eve at Family Court,” TheBrooklynInk.com, November 2007. (Article and photo)
“Prayer is Free,” TheBrooklynInk.com, November 2007. (Article, photo and slideshow)
“Name That Street,” GothamGazette.com, Issue of the Week, May 28, 2007.
Whether honoring celebrities or obscurities, street namings are generally quiet affairs with the City Council essentially rubber stamping the recommendations of the community boards. But the dispute over a four-block section of an avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn has renewed focus on the naming and renaming of city streets.
“New Bills: Rights in Restaurants, Banning Markers,” GothamGazette.com, City Government, May 21, 2007.
At each of the City Council's stated meetings, council members introduce bills. Most of them never become laws, but some do. As a regular feature, Gotham Gazette discusses some of the legislation proposed at each meeting.
“Chronicles of Elections Foretold,” GothamGazette.com, Issue of the Week/Voting Topic Page, August 21, 2006.
The last time a long-time U.S. Senator was defeated in a Democratic primary, anywhere in the country, was back in 1974. This was also the last year that there was a switch in party majority for either the New York State Senate or the New York State Assembly. Unlike Connecticut, however, the State of New York almost surely will once again have a doubt-free fall.
“Has the Music Scene Died in New York?” GothamGazette.com, Arts Topic Page, December 17, 2004.
When Bob Dylan moved to New York to make it as a singer-songwriter, he was acknowledging something that he helped define – the city was where pioneering musicians had to be. But if Dylan were starting out today, would he stay in Minnesota?
“So Long, CBGBs, Part 43: Las Vegas Nights,” The New York Observer, Daily Transom, November 9, 2006.
When last we caught up with CBGBs, Patti Smith was closing the party down in a fine fettle. The other day, Sydney Beveridge met up with CBGB's proprietor and pals to ask: No really, what's next for the old punksters?
“Unraveling a Campus Enigma” (and “A look at Crumhenge and Stonehenge),” The Swarthmore College Phoenix, November 2002.
After my hard-hitting interviews, I realized that the origin and significance of Crumhenge is not common knowledge to the Swarthmore community. Even the Friends Historical Library had little information on these exceptional rocks. Armed with a pen, paper and my cell phone (in case I got lost), I headed down to the meadows for a little inspiration.
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Blog Entries (selected)
“Happy St. Urho’s Day!” Mental Floss, March 16, 2009.
“2 Bars & Restaurants With a Hospital Theme,” Mental Floss, December 23, 2008.
“6 Ways to Compare the Candidates (Besides Electoral Votes),” Mental Floss, November 4, 2008.
“The Quick Ten: 10 Campaign Fashion Choices,” Mental Floss, October 28, 2008.
“6 Albums Inspired By Outer Space,” Mental Floss, October 25, 2008.
“6 Records the Dark Knight Won’t Break,” Mental Floss, August 8, 2008.
“The Quick Ten: 10 Politicians With 'Interesting' Names,” Mental Floss, August 1, 2008.
“7 Links for People Who Really Miss the Workplace,” Mental Floss, July 31, 2008.
“The Strange Politics of Street Renaming,” Mental Floss, July 30, 2008.
“America’s Cleanest Restrooms (and a Super Toilet on sale?),” Mental Floss, July 26, 2008.
“The Quick Ten: 10 Ways to Stop People from Climbing the New York Times Building,” Mental Floss, July 18, 2008.
“Get your Country out of my Happy Meal!: Liberty cabbage, Freedom fries and other Product Renamings,” Mental Floss, July 14, 2008.
“The Quick Ten: 10 Things I Learned from the AP Stylebook,” Mental Floss, July 9, 2008.
“The Quick Ten: 10 Unconventional Scholarships,” Mental Floss, July 1, 2008.
“Things You Can Buy At Christie's Pop Culture Auction,” Mental Floss, June 24, 2008.
“Winning Political Memorabilia from Losing Campaigns,” Mental Floss, June 11, 2008.
“Green roofs blocked by the historic and the new,” GothamGazette.com, The Wonkster, October 26, 2007.
“A Protest Against New Rules on Filming,” GothamGazette.com, The Wonkster, August 2, 2007.
“Razed Pay Raises?” GothamGazette.com, The Wonkster, May 30, 2007.
“Update: Sonny Carson Avenue,” GothamGazette.com, The Wonkster, May 30, 2007.
“Jay-Z Visits City Hall for Ceremony Honoring Mom Gloria Carter,” GothamGazette.com, The Wonkster, May 9, 2007.
“Of Budgets, Battleships and Other Wordplay,” GothamGazette.com, The Wonkster, March 29, 2007. |
Policy |
“Circumventing Democracy: The Flawed System for Filling Vacancies in New York State,” (pdf) Citizens Union, April 2007.
A new briefing report issued by Citizens Union Foundation, examines the way in which vacancies for elected office are filled and the prevalence of special election winners in the State Legislature. This study finds that 31% of New York State Legislators are first elected to office in special elections. The report proposes reforms to give voters a more meaningful role in filling vacant seats.
“Can I Win Next Time? Strategic Repeat Challengers in House Races,” (research assistance for Robert Boatright), Political Research Quarterly, December 2005, 58/4: 609-617.
“From Silence to Empowerment: Policies and Trends Affecting Native American Community Radio,” Swarthmore College Public Policy, Spring 2003.
“Human Rights Commission Condemns Mistreatment of Ogoni,” Cultural Survival Quarterly, Fall 2002. |
Humor |
“Trying on Murray Hill Girl,” Mr. Beller's Neighborhood, June 9, 2007.
Sydney Beveridge chafes at the confines of a different space, that is, the imaginary space in which New York's different neighborhoods jostle for prestige and prosperity. Sydney recently moved to Murray Hill, and this Halloween she tries to own it with a unique choice of costume. You'll never think about Tasti-De-Lite the same way again.
“16 New Custom iPods,” Splendid Magazine, Department: That Damn List Thing, January 3, 2005.
With the recent introduction of the U2 iPod and the continued success of the iPod line, I'd like to present some new custom iPod ideas (mockery is flattery)
“A Political Paté,” The Philadelphia Independent, Volume One, Issue No. Twenty, December 2004.
On September 29, 2004, celebrity Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger banned the production and sale of fois gras in California. Ducks and geese rejoice.
On October 21, 2004, Presidential Candidate and Senator John Kerry goose hunted in Ohio for voter support. Ducks and geese mourn.
On November 3, 2004, a bald eagle flies over a bus of defeated Kerry volunteers with a flat tire. Passengers pause from wallowing.
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