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So Long, Sieben

Attention riders of skateboard toys: it is with a mixture of happiness and bummertude that we can confirm Michael Sieben, artist and prolific writer of VICE articles, has accepted the job of managing editor at that old stalwart of skateboard rags, 'Thrasher' magazine. Full story

R.I.P. Ed Koch (1924-2013)

Former NYC mayor Ed Koch, the guy who literally hauled New York's ass out of the gutter in the mid-70s and once recommended using wild wolves to combat graffiti, died this morning at 2 AM of congestive heart failure. He was 88 years old. Full story

Comics

RIP Spain Rodriguez

Spain was a for real greaser who drew monstrous people and perfect motor vehicles. He will be sorely missed. In his honor, I've put together a giant gallery of his images. Full story

On the Road with Obama and Romney - Part V

I started thinking about writing an obituary for George McGovern four days ago, when the news came out of Sioux Falls that the senator was in hospice and, as the family put it, "nearing the end." But I waited too long, and I know that now every politician will have twisted his le… Full story

Tom Sims Was One of the Good Ones

As you've probably heard by now, legendary surfer, skateboarder, and snowboarder Tom Sims passed away at his Santa Barbara ranch on Wednesday from a heart attack. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Tom a couple of years ago while filming his episode of 'Powder & Rails.' A… Full story

RIP Sally Ride

Remembering the first American woman in space. Full story

Someone Famous Died Right Here

Photographer Carey Gough documents celebrity peace out spots. Full story

In Memoriam

This was in The Meadows housing estate. A couple of weeks previously, Nathan Williams, aged 17, was shot in the estate's shopping centre. It was broad daylight and witnesses say it was after an argument over a pushbike. Full story

Walter R.S. Hooper, R.I.P.

Walter R. S. Hooper, 1947-2006, R.I.P. Full story

Games Reviews - The Japanese Porn Issue

Grind Session feels like a game made by your parents. Full story