Jake Lane

Arts & Culture Editor

Major: Creative writing

Hometown: Knoxville

Sonic Youth, Persian rugs, vinyl, hollowbody guitars, Sennheiser headphones, Sun Ra, the end of the world as we know it, old paperbacks, Robert Heinlein (when I'm feeling patriotic), The Gunslinger, Soviet rifles, the KARM dollar bin, journals, Micron #8 pens, the Ink Spots, Cormac McCarthy

Opinion Column: The Hermit Speaketh

Jul 24, 2012 - Superheroes due for modern facelift
Jul 17, 2012 - Stories seen as crux of humanity
Jul 10, 2012 - Joke misunderstood, point missed
Jul 03, 2012 - Science-fiction creates difficulties
Jun 26, 2012 - Cooperation important to individuals
Jun 19, 2012 - Reality inspires American blues myth
Jun 12, 2012 - 'Kickstarter' possible savior for U.S.
Jun 05, 2012 - Meaning of patriotism still pertinent

Opinion: Guest Columns

Nov 29, 2011 - Some thoughts on formal education
Aug 09, 2011 - Game posits conspiracy as art form
Jul 19, 2011 - Joke misunderstood, point missed
Jul 12, 2011 - Series crumble under originals’ weight
Jul 05, 2011 - Shooters build tactical thinking skills
Jun 28, 2011 - Relativity benefits problem solving
Jun 17, 2011 - Wasted summer could be worse
Jun 10, 2011 - New festival tech a dubious advance
Jun 03, 2011 - Campfield’s rhetoric self-serving

Articles

Apr 27, 2012 - Party hopes to become UT tradition
Apr 27, 2012 - Farewell to journalism
Apr 20, 2012 - Three legends pass away
Apr 10, 2012 - New ‘Thrones’ to establish characters
Apr 04, 2012 - Work gives perspective, fulfillment
Apr 03, 2012 - ‘Mad Men’ begins new season strong
Mar 28, 2012 - Politics parallel past
Mar 27, 2012 - Installments expand on game series
Mar 15, 2012 - The Beacon Weekender
Mar 14, 2012 - Warlords, webcomics occupy mind
Mar 08, 2012 - The Beacon Weekender
Mar 07, 2012 - Roleplaying shines in expansion
Mar 06, 2012 - ‘Fallout’ games offer new content
Feb 23, 2012 - Looks deceive at Cairo
Feb 23, 2012 - Knoxville offers diverse dining options
Feb 21, 2012 - Band delivers in studio
Feb 16, 2012 - The Beacon Weekender
Feb 15, 2012 - Festival returns solid lineup
Feb 14, 2012 - Editor seeks opinions
Feb 09, 2012 - The Beacon Weekender
Feb 01, 2012 - Apocalyptic ideas used to entertain
Jan 20, 2012 - Stopping SOPA may save venture capitalism
Jan 19, 2012 - The Beacon Weekender
Jan 17, 2012 - Globes show resiliency of films
Jan 13, 2012 - Best efforts often thwarted
Jan 12, 2012 - The Beacon Weekender
Jan 11, 2012 - Golden Globe Predictions
Nov 22, 2011 - ‘Creed’ installment brings much to table
Nov 17, 2011 - The Beacon Weekender
Nov 10, 2011 - The Beacon Weekender
Nov 08, 2011 - Depp’s ‘Rum Diary’ praiseworthy
Nov 03, 2011 - The Beacon Weekender
Oct 27, 2011 - The Beacon Weekender
Oct 26, 2011 - Panel debates on nuclear issues
Oct 20, 2011 - The Beacon Weekender
Oct 20, 2011 - Documentary filmmaker shares work
Oct 13, 2011 - The Beacon Weekender
Oct 12, 2011 - Wikipedia offers new source for wisdom
Oct 10, 2011 - Afterwhile continues family dream
Oct 06, 2011 - The Beacon Weekender
Sep 22, 2011 - The Beacon Weekender
Sep 15, 2011 - The Beacon Weekender
Sep 09, 2011 - Compassion key to escaping past
Aug 24, 2011 - Parkour may answer life’s problems
Aug 17, 2011 - Compassion best weapon when evil prevails
Jul 15, 2011 - Swerve delivers ‘hiptronic’ music experience
Jul 08, 2011 - Television a bastion of the First Amendment
Jul 01, 2011 - ‘Noire’ delivers intuitive gameplay
Jun 24, 2011 - Televisions at risk as networks shift focus
Jun 14, 2011 - ‘Spring Hurricane’ dismantles South
Jun 14, 2011 - Documentary promotes plant-based diet
Jun 04, 2011 - ‘Rockabilly Queen’ lights up Bijou
Nov 30, 2010 - Journalism founded on fact, not opinion
Nov 15, 2010 - Internet cartoon delivers violent fun
Nov 12, 2010 - Comedienne transcends gender boundaries
Oct 29, 2010 - Recent horror movies offer scares
Oct 05, 2010 - Singles of the week
Sep 02, 2010 - Netflix takes extra step to satisfy customers
Aug 26, 2010 - Authors too reliant on rain for drama
Aug 20, 2010 - Hasidic hip-hop artist fuses rock, reggae
Aug 19, 2010 - Warpaint to play Pilot Light
Aug 18, 2010 - Mourners draw pop culture parables
Aug 18, 2010 - Editor maps local music venues
Aug 10, 2010 - Entertainment editor reviews music video
Aug 03, 2010 - ‘Fallout’ sequel packs social considerations
Jul 30, 2010 - Entertainment editor pays tribute to Big Star
Jul 23, 2010 - Entertainment editor ponders artistic personas
Jul 20, 2010 - Modest Mouse revisits classic tunes live in concert
Jul 20, 2010 - ‘Winter’ proves worthy adaptation
Jul 16, 2010 - ‘Millenium’ sparks literary interest
Jul 13, 2010 - ‘Eclipse’ proves uninspired drivel
Jun 25, 2010 - Editor keeps faith in ‘modern Woodstock’
Jun 22, 2010 - Dead Weather highlights Bonnaroo day three
Jun 18, 2010 - Bonnaroo Friday heats up under June sun
Jun 15, 2010 - Music festival kicks off with hot beginnings
Jun 11, 2010 - Bonnaroo features eclectic mix
Jun 04, 2010 - Brotherly duo proves less is more
Jun 04, 2010 - ‘Lost’ series finale marks end of era
Apr 30, 2010 - Goo Goo Dolls walk line between art, pop
Apr 30, 2010 - Summer reading for those who dare
Apr 08, 2010 - ‘Hot Tub’ humor boasts broad appeal
Apr 01, 2010 - The National, rain concludes Big Ears
Mar 31, 2010 - Big Ears ends with comedy, sounds of ‘lullaby’
Mar 30, 2010 - Avant-garde Big Ears descends on downtown
Mar 30, 2010 - KnoEars serves as independent alternative
Mar 26, 2010 - Cadillac Sky mixes up new sound on album
Mar 25, 2010 - Band goes on songwriting challenge
Mar 19, 2010 - Musician’s passing causes reflection
Mar 17, 2010 - Local band to perform St. Patrick’s Day show
Mar 04, 2010 - Songwriter moves on from ‘Badonkadonk’
Feb 19, 2010 - Litton’s epitomizes mom-and-pop restaurant
Feb 17, 2010 - WUOT joins radio evolution
Feb 12, 2010 - Southern band to play eighth show locally
Feb 11, 2010 - Expert to talk on pre-Darwinians
Feb 10, 2010 - The New Familiars go ‘balls-out’
Feb 08, 2010 - Consumers should broaden interests
Feb 05, 2010 - Bijou to host double release party
Feb 01, 2010 - Album provides closer look at artist
Jan 22, 2010 - 'Evening Sun' takes roots locally
Jan 19, 2010 - Weekend's Sophomore Album Builds Upon
Jan 13, 2010 - Local entertainment prospers in new decade
Dec 01, 2009 - ‘Fox’ delivers quality acting, innovative style
Nov 13, 2009 - Rising local band challenges genre
Nov 10, 2009 - Folk artist’s latest album yields uninspired, ‘unlistenable’ tracks
Nov 04, 2009 - Nashville family band tours around album
Oct 27, 2009 - Dylan gets into Christmas spirit
Oct 20, 2009 - Lips get heavy again with new record
Oct 20, 2009 - ‘Wild’ offers hip take on classic tale
Oct 14, 2009 - Allman accepts legacy with band
Oct 09, 2009 - Telepath experiments with world music
Sep 29, 2009 - ‘Cleveland’ formulates unfunny stereotypes
Sep 25, 2009 - Band originates from open mic night
Sep 15, 2009 - A Spike Lee Joint on Rocky Top
Sep 08, 2009 - Band releases sophomore record
Sep 01, 2009 - Horror sequel lacks strong plot
Aug 26, 2009 - School of Music brings concerts to students
Mar 10, 2009 - ‘Watchmen’ delivers with incredible story
Feb 20, 2009 - Hometown deli provides familial atmosphere

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