Shawn Clark was a lifelong skater who used his earnings from his service in the Marines to open Patriot Skateshop, where yesterday he was taken from us much too early.

As skateboarders we bond together as one true global family. When one of us passes, we all feel the pain. Anyone will tell you that Lewis Marnell was a great person, both on and off his board. We miss him way too much already, but we won't forget.

Reggie Destin was hit by a drunk driver, and is still in a medically-induced coma in critical condition. Reggie's had a huge influence on the skateboard community and could use your help.

Skating, Hawaii, and California have lost a favorite son with the passing of our friend, Jaya Bonderov. He went from Photo-G to the front of the mag, and then continued to give back to 'boarding from behind the lens. "Jaya means victory of the spirit." Never forget.

Straight from the streets of Brooklyn and NYC, a ’78 hardcore band morphed into the most successful rap group of all time. If ever there was an example of someone making the most of talent and opportunity, it was Adam Yauch. Thanks for puttin’ it all on wax.

The Derby Skatepark is threatened with being forever altered. The Illusion explains what's going on...

As the world turns, the longest-running skatable pool—the mighty C-Bowl in Cambridge, MA—has finally come to an end.

Unfortunately, Bordertown met its fate yesterday.

A news channel covers the dramatic last runs at a spot which was clearly a positive usage of a forsaken area. Oakland's other great DIY spot, Bordertown, is slated next.

We've never heard it called "Hot-Boarding" before, but a skater is dead and his friend is in handcuffs. Cars and boards don't mix folks.