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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...

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