What's New "American culture" means different things to different people. To some it's an oxymoron. To others, such as the editors and contributors at the American Folk site, it means long stretches of highway, diners, and rugged individualism. This ongoing collection of essays and links provides an often humorous, sometimes poignant window into the lives and scenes that compose the American landscape. The site's editor walks the walk: She's a PhD candidate in Folklore at UCLA. Go get some Krispy Kreme donuts, crack open a Dr. Pepper, and read on.