Personal

&quot;14 (non-fiction stories of high school fuck ups, drop outs, and stoners. My wasted youth. Drunk driving, fortune telling, and way too many drug references.&quot;<br />

In two sections; segments taken from recorded interviews with Andrew Wagner and Jen Walton intersperse witht he author&rsquo;s own memories and comments.

The Apology Issue! About damn time! Brandon is finally turning soft, letting the whole world know that he really does care, and yes he is sorry for slacking off in class! Yes, he is sorry for taking a piss on the Grand Redline stop! Yes, he is sorry for pretty much everything he's ever done to every girl he's ever met! Page after page, this zine is Brandon apologizing for all sorts of things, each letter signed at the bottom to ensure authenticity. If you've ever wanted a glimpse into the small, compassionate part of Brandon's heart, this may be your only chance! Half size, 24 pages.

Thoughts on culture, both here and abroad, explored in personal accounts of a trip to Europe.

The pink cover of this zine states that this is "not another one of those educational booklets," but rather a "personal story." This is a pretty great, and pretty extensive look at the concept of suicide, all through the eyes of someone who has been there and done that. Katherine talks about the things that had a tendency to bring her down, and how she struggled through all the bad to try and find the good. The personal touch to this zine is what really makes it interesting to read, though it doesn't have that per-zine look to it. The writing is very professional, with the references cited in the back and everything. There are a few photos, and some clip art, and towards the end the topic of mental health care is discussed as well. If you or anyone you know is going through some tough times, this one might help out. Half size, 64 pages, comes with a cool "Chicago is for Loners" sticker.

A news, arts and cultural publication covering wide-ranging topics.

Short stories about love, sex and bike messenging in Chicago.

Author's personal stories about childhood, growing up, overcoming extremely traumatic events, and becoming a parent.