On the Cover: Ophelia Plumbs the Depths

Lesley Stone’s “Ophelia Plumbs the Depths,” appeared on the cover of the January 2004 issue of Chronogram.

Esteemed Reader: Jason Stern rediscovers America

Jason Stern discusses the differences between original and modern America.

Letters: Don’t Turn on the Red Light!

Letters to the Editor, A reader fact-checks an article on Hudson.

Meditation Moment: I’ve Got it Made

A short meditation for your enjoyment by David Marell.

Campaign Compulsion: How the Media Picks the Candidates

Josh Robinson and Lorna Tychostup on the media.

The Air Down There: Ground Zero Crews Question EPA

Tree McElhinney investigates the air quality at Ground Zero.

The Fug Rolls In

Sparrow profiles Woodstock-based poet Ed Sanders.

The Problem of Genius

Anne Pyburn meets the members of Mid-Hudson Mensa.

Luba's World

Luba’s World. Beth Wilson on the irrepressible artist Luba Donskoj.

One-Size Fits All Medicine?

Russell Wild uncovers medical portion distortion.

Life in the Balance: Future Homework

Susan Piperato on Home Town Advantage.

A Key to Unlock the World

Frank Crocitto finds the master key.

Temples of Sound: Capturing an Ancient Rhythm

CD Reviews. Nightlife Highlights.

CD Reviews

CD reviews for January.

Nightlife Highlights 1-04

Nightlife suggestions for January 2004.

Tanktop

Musings by Sparrow.

Say Goodbye to Freedom Fries

Harold Jacob eats and talks with Jacques Qualin of The French Corner.

Parting Shot: Girl with Roses

Poetica

Poems by Derek Daunicht-Beaston, Joe Dolce, Alec Emerson, Kristen Henderson, Timo McGillicuddy, and Nancy Rullo.

Planet Waves: Hot Spots

Dates and there correlation to astrology.

Horoscopes for January 2004

Your horoscopes for January.