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FEATURE

Beyond Blue Moon
In 2005, Molson Brewing Company merged with Coors. In 2007, Miller Brewing Company and Molson Coors merged operations in the US. Finally, in 2008, Anheuser Bush merged with InBev. What does this mean for you? If you are buying a beer at your nearest grocer, chances are you are feeding one of two companies, and buying the same shit. The state of the world beer market is fairly abysmal if you start to look at it. These two conglomerates own such a major share of the market that it might as well be a monopoly. From the faux craft abomination that is Blue Moon to King Cobra, it all feeds the same ugly beast. Their influence on grocery store chains, let alone government regulation, is staggering, coupled with their ability to push for legislation that makes brewing and distribution difficult for small local craft breweries. Luckily, independent craft breweries have been exploding all over the country in the past few years, reaching heights of popularity and dedication never before thought possible. People are beginning to respect beer the same way they respect wine. So here at the Union Weekly, we decided to plunge in and explore the endless depths of flavor offered by these smaller breweries. We picked up 14 beers from all over the country ranging from the super light pilsners to the darkest, roastiest stouts. During the process, we explored the art being put out by breweries lik...

OPINIONS

That One Time I was Pregnant
THE POSSIBILITY OF BABIES CAN REALLY RUIN A GOOD TIMEFolashade Alford, Union Staffer  Illustration by Nich...

NEWS

The Race to the RNC
A LOOK AT THE GOP CANDIDATES Guadalupe Ruelas, Contributor     Illustration by Daniel Kramer Mitt "Mitt...

ENTERTAINMENT

Fincher Vs. Oplev
TWO COUNTRIES, ONE GIRL WITH A DRAGON TATTOO Alexander Borg, Union Staffer Illustrations by Mariha Lowe, Contributor ...

MUSIC

Big Lips, Bigger Persona
LANA DEL REY: DISCUSSION ABOUT A FAST RISE AND THE PITFALLS OF FAME John Villanueva, Music Editor  Illustration by John Villanueva Image is the backbone of stardom. For one to achieve a level of stardom within the music industry, this sad reality must be the first thing to set in. Those with dignity are few and far between, separated by a clutter of fake smiles and painted personas. These plastic performers, the anti-Dylan’s and anti-Diam...Read more

LITERATURE

Stieg Larsson Vs. David Fincher
Melissa Casas, Union Staffer Illustration by Mariha Lowe   It’s against my religion to see a film without reading its corresponding novel beforehand. Last summer, when I heard that David Fincher was making an adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, I raced to get my hands on a copy of the book to see what I was in for when the film hit theaters. Fast-forward to December. After hours of cringing, nail-biting, and whi...Read more

CULTURE