Insight 16 ...we are baaaackk. This issue focuses on the notion of change and features poetry, articles interviews and photography reflecting change. Contributors this issue: Adam Falkner, Jon Dessir, Ashlee Arder, Roneshia Williams, Atiba Edwards, Kimika, Emma Raynor, Alma Davila-Toro, Alex Wand and Zoila Mendez.

Do you ever wonder if Munki's have Sols? Sol Munki..find out more about. Tom Silverman discusses Tommy Boy Records, the Hip Hop Essentials Compilation, Afrika Bambaataa and issues with Hip Hop in its current state relative to where it has been and the need of a messiah. Tom also discusses issues with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, America and its foreign relations and more in the online exclusive full interview available here.

Insight 15 is up and out for your reading pleasures. This issue comes after Proposal 2 passed in Michigan which will ultimately change the face of campus. We discuss some personal experiences with race relations through words and photos and we have a very special and exclusive interview with Mary Sue Coleman, the President of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

Our university may have been sidelined, but we have not been silenced because we know that before we are cultures, colors, genders, or sexual orientations, we are human. In this edition, we recommit to what our parents began...read on for more

This issue gives you a good serving of poetry and vivid photos and original art. It is probably one of the most colorful collection of moving visual art. Myke takes Lupe’s Food & Liquor under the needle, read on to see if his debut made it through. Also we present you with our "Warm Tunes to get you through a Michigan Winter ."

Features:
Ann Arbor, is it the poetry capital of the world? Ne-Yo’s In My Own Words goes under the needle and comes out in full force. Beats and Books: The young beat maker, Bei Major, tells his story. Also featuring a stunning visual piece by Melvin Larson titled "His Vision Haunts Me." Accompanied by poetry and photography to please your mind, eyes, body and soul.

Featuring: poetry by Terra Bogart, Amanda Rudd, Megan Smith, and Leah Yursaek.

Have you heard of Papoose? B(dot) Charles is going to let you know why you need to collect Pap's tapes. Hip Hop has fundamental building blocks that shaped music over the years, Atiba discusses in this issue to find out how Tommy Boy is celebrating its anniversary through 144 songs.

Featuring: poetry by Terra Bogart, Marja Lankinen, Megan Smith, Claire McTaggart, Sarah Poon, Rachael Hudak, Amanda Rudd, Tami Jackson, A. Mari. A hidden gem pit in Ann Arbor, a casting call that may cause problems, a review of Ghostface live at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, and a summary of Yamama'nm: DC's sultry soul jazz band. Threads that make you Dialogue, a diary entry from R.A.N.- an upcoming artist. This all sums up to another great issue.

Open the pages of this issue of Insight to find a bundle of art. Poems from artists across the nation are included and represent the beauty of the arts as the cover a variety of subjects. A tribute to John Lennon is featured in a pencil sketch. Read about an organization in Columbia that is changing the lives of children today and is headed by a popular musician. dead prez are more than just a rap group and one artist looks at their album, "Let’s Get Free" in depth. Travel with the Blues Traveler, Bill Steber, and look at pieces of the world through his eyes. Rounding out this issue, JR Gong, The Clipse and Rob Swift all go under the needle.

We have 2 special entries from a soldier from Iraq. The first is a review of Kanye's "Late Registration" and the second is a review of Madden 2006. Interviews of Laced Magazine's, Rodney St. Louis and another interview with acclaimed photographer, Jamel Shabazz. You will find two short story excerpts, poems, things to do in Ann Arbor, Soul finds a Graf spot in Ann Arbor and much more.

Inside we feature Daniel Bernard Roumain and DJ Spooky. This month’s poems by Atiba Edwards, Erick Michael, and Chris Reed. F.O.K.U.S. has its first short story by Hyatt Michael. 50 Cent’s The Massacre and Sharief’s Bubby’s Luv go Under The Needle. Check out classics in the spot from Soul and Prime and more.

Interviews with Pound Magazine‘s Christian Pearce; SMACK & Craig Davis, founders of S.M.A.C.K. DVD Magazine; Cartoon King MIAMI KAOS; and Spike Lee. Want to become a drug dealer? A pennyless paradise. This month’s poems are by Atiba Edwards, Nicky Avant & Lauren Whitehead, Deborah Wiggins, and Lhea Copeland. The Game"s Documentary and Geto Boy‘s Foundation go Under The Needle. Entry Two from Daniel Horton; Valentines Day Shout-outs and much more.

We feature on Matt Blondell, Chris Rob, DeVon Harris. Hotel Rwanda, Woodsman and Life Aquatic are screened in the movie room. A Fine Balance is wormed through. T.I.’s “Urban Legend” and Marvin Gaye’s “The Very Best of” are examined. Student poems complete this issue.

This issue is heavy on the music. There are three interviews that relate to music. We spoke with Alan Ket about Hip-Hop in Cuba; John Legend and the music in his life and Sharief the guitar man. Purple Hibiscus, Talking Heads DVD, poems and more.

New name and new layout. This month we would like welcome new writers, Daniel Horton, Alex Wand and Lisa Wang. We have interviews with Michael Skolnik, Jor One, and Andre Thomas. Poems by Lisa Wang, Alex Wand, Lev Grossman-Spivack and much more! Don't forget John Legend Nov. 19th with student acts opening up for him.

Poetics from Walter, Gabe, Lev, A. FOKUS on James De La Vega, The Genius, Wordsworth, Theodore Unit, The Illiance, Alchemist, Madden, Father of the Pride and Sole Collector, Schwin's new ride and more. Talib’s struggle. Brewing Hope let’s you know. Superfan V also stops in to deliver a message.

We included our interview with Bobbito Garcia. Film finds of Maria Full of Grace, The Warriors, Slackers. Audio checks on Ricky Fante, Emir Lye, Jay and Whizz, Jim Jones and Duo Live. Alan Moore's Watchmen and Tupac Shakur has a rose from the concrete. Boondocks and Housebroken crack jokes.

Interviews with Daniel Horton and Lawrence Reid. Film finds a motorcycle diary, then jumps from to God's City. John Legend, The Roots, Lenny Kravitz, and more penetrate the ear drums. Book worms thumb through Bling, and several other books.We shine a red light at Justin Bua’s latest works. Tech checks on iRiver's Player. Games stops for ESPN’s NFL 2K5.

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