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The dystopian experience of skiing in New Jersey's new American Dream mall

Written by Robert Snyder, Professor of Journalism and American Studies, Rutgers University Newark

Snowboarders and skiers enjoy the grand opening of Big Snow.AP Photo/Seth Wenig

In 50 years of skiing, my first downhill run of 2020 was like nothing I had ever experienced. The 28-degree temperature and machine-made snow were familiar enough, but I ended up skiing through a windowless rectangular box, beneath girders and electric lights, and...

The dystopian experience of skiing in New Jersey's new American Dream mall

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