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Rosa AlcalaROSA ALCALA is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Texas.
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Inside the "Muslim Factory": NEDJIB SIDI MOUSSA with Felix Baum
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From The Factory
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As I opened the basement-level door, I thought I could smell birds. Hello, Im here for a two oclock interview, I said to the overweight woman seated under a sign that read Print Services Reception. Without looking up, she nodded and lifted the receiver. I watched her mouth the words. Your two oclock is here. Her lipstick had come off in places.