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“Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if Labor had not first existed. Labor is superior to capital, and deserves much the higher consideration.”
-Abraham Lincoln

Capitalism understands completely this crucial aspect of its survival; therefore, it has found on Head of States for Sale to provide a perfect entry wound from which to leech off of our taxes built economy. Major screw-ups in the financial district are forgiven with exorbitant congressional bail-outs. Oil sales go through the roof, the economy is diving, yet Big Petroleum gets their regular tax cuts.

Then comes the gentrification, or more likely sanitization, of urban areas that relies completely in external capital. Capital with strings attached. Attachments secured through campaign donations and favors bought beforehand. Favors that must be met, even if it means the people will be trampled over.

This, our Fall[en] Issue is a celebration of the Autumn custom of turning over a new leaf. Of shedding away our old skin, and throwing away that which no longer works within us in order to open the doors for a new perspective to guide us.

Even in the face of unjust violence Puerto Rico’s student body chooses peace. Even after a serious economic blow was dealt to the Arts and Music state dependant institutes; after being gassed, trampled, pushed and bludgeon by the municipal and state police; the collegial community responded with voice and talent to the threat the state has become to them.

So, in salute to their efforts; Papel Magazine join forces in this campaign for peace by stating that we wear white after Labor Day. Freedom is the highest form of fashion.

On this issue of Papel Magazine, we bring three new sections into our layout. Coolisseum will be our space dedicated to sport-cultural assessments; this edition it will cover the cultural phenomena of Mayagüez 2010 and its national cohesive qualities are delved into.

¡SH1C!’s raison d'être focuses mainly on the search of those attempting to pull fast ones on the unsuspecting people. This edition will study the “Such is life” elite philosophy of one of Puerto Rico’s, now fired, administration officials.

Also new, within Queeritics, William Luckeroth studies the effect on civil rights of the government’s endorsed Faith Based Initiatives. This will be the first of a monthly series of our new column: William Tells.

On Iconoclasta, we explore the fey musical voyage that is Sarox. Voyeur investigates the exposed humanity brought for in the twilight play of light/shadow on profile pictures. Queeritics screams for ice cream celebration of the legalization of same sex marriage in Vermont.

Tecnócrata studies the effect of Pandora Music on entertainment disc jockeys’ careers. And our nip/tucked section Socio[paths] brings cultural criticism on the ignorant use of semiotic fashion, the crowd control through mediated fear, and the social impact of the possible implementation of an elitist dry curfew on Puerto Rico. Also in Oh!CD, the [re]views of the new albums of Imogen Heap and We Got This Far.

In celebration of those who work and study for their right to choose how to live. For those who don’t let themselves be stepped upon, but respite forcefully within socially accepted methods. In summary, for those who give peace, not apathy and inaction, a chance we dedicate this issue. This is for those who have fallen, but always manage to get up.

Stand proud!