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Clackamas Print Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 Artjyulture 5 folbert becomes author F 'oinlonated Stephen ilbert writes a ter Uy witty book about iny different themes ess Sheppard Tie C/ack«»n/s Print ‘Let’s face it - people in er countries lead horrible, ntless lives filled with dship and strange brand ties lor their snack crack- rhisistatement makes it tantly apparent - Stephen bertiis not hesitant about ressjng his opinions, lis book “I Am America id So Can You!)” follows The introduction even ludes an entire page of s and don’ts regarding the itment of the book itself. 'Neyter press any sort flowery foliage between ,es,”uie writes. “I’m aller- Yom senior citizens to the entific method, nothing >afe from Colbert’s fierce I scathing patriotism, ole chapters are devoted ssues plaguing the nation ay, such as immigration, gion and homosexuality. Colbert bluntly and per- ently advocates his iefs.FThe book’s recurring, rnes «include the faults Hollywood, his damna- i of homosexuality and mourning the loss of the od odd days.” lot even footnotes and gin boxes are exempt from judgment. His side com- lts are everywhere, telling reader exactly what he or she should be thinking. Any and all pub lishers’ disclaimers are sur reptitiously undermined by the words in small, red print next to them. Balancing out the more serious topics, Colbert com ments on what some may consider seemingly pointless subjects. The entire focus of Chapter 3 is animals - how to domi nate them, why certain spe cies are endangered and why we should eat them. Colbert addresses all of these matters and more with witty diagrams, one featuring a smiling cow proclaiming “the miracle of meat” and mapping the tasti est parts of the bovine. Mini quizzes and fun “Please DO NOT defrost my head until this ape thing passes. ” Stephen Colbert Author facts are scattered through out,. including a two-page yes-or-no questionnaire that the reader can take to deter mine if he or she or someone else is gay and the simple challenge of whether he or she can tell the difference between Charles Manson and Evil Spock by seeing only their beards. In addition to Spock, sev eral references are made to please the reader’s inner nerd, such as “Sam the snow man,” used to illustrate the communist plot. Colbert also draws on the clas sic “Planet of the Apes” series to aid his agenda against Hollywood and to advise future generations: “Please DO NOT defrost my head until this ape thing pass es.” “I Am America (And So Can You!)” is an inter esting read, regardless of whether the reader is a fan of Stephen Colbert or Householder describes the band’s vibe as “a fine mix ture of grindcore and hardcore, with a Southern flavor.” What does that mean? A lot of belting vocals. “Our main influences are Between the Buried and Me, Every Time I Die, The Chariot and Zao,” Householder said in an e-mail. for about a year now, and has kept going strong. They started by simply doing jam sessions at the Houstons’ house, with time growing more serious about their music. “[It] just kind of exploded . Emily Walters from there,” Nic Houston said. Il Arts & Culture Editor The band took part in its first show only two weeks later. The Portland Metro area Currently, She Screams is well-known for boasting a Murder does shows primarily plethora of local bands from in the Portland area, although “Our main all genres. they do have aspirations of Only a select few of those “making it big” someday. influences are groups, however, have ties to “We have had a few (shows) Between the the college. in Washington,” Nic Houston She Screams Murder said. “We try to keep it local.” Buried and is a band consisting of four The band will play a couple Me, Every members, two of which cur of upcoming shows in the area Time I Die, rently attend Clackamas: Nic during the month of February, Houston, the main vocalist, the first being Feb. 12 at 7 The Chariot and Jordan Householder, who p.m. at Club Satyricon and the and Zao.” also does vocals and plays gui second Feb. 28 at the Roseland tar. Theater at noon. Both locations Jordan Householder Householder is studying are on 6th Avenue in Portland. Vocalist and Guitarist music at the college, and this The group has also just winter is his second term in the completed its first demo, and recording program. He takes while thus far they have been “piano and guitar classes to fill distributing it to friends for time” as well. In addition to Householder the most part, they will gladly Instead of immediately fur and .Houston, the other two make more copies for anyone thering his education at a large members of She Screams interested, free of charge. university, Houston chose to Murder are Sam Houston, who For more information on come to Clackamas “post-high is Nic’s brother and plays the She Screams Murder, and to school to get experience” due bass guitar, and Justin McNeil hear their music, visit their to the relatively small size of on the drums. MySpace page at myspace. the campus population. The group has been together com/ shescreamsmurderp dx. A local band has student attachments to Clackamas Contributed by She Screams Murder Drummer Justin McNeil and guitarist Jordan Householder rock out on their instru ments during one of She Screams Murder’s practices. Tattoo Clarification Ingssue 9, released Jan. 23, the ront page tattoo photo was artist iene Hannan of Pussycat Tattoo overing a pre-existing tattoo one at another shop. The photo n page 6 was of student Emma teypders showing off her two attoos, the top one of which was one at Two Chicks Tattooing. OPEN: "Limelight/ a Gallery on the Ore ist show, is now ampus until March 7. the Alexander ■ Until March 1: Ciacxamas has open enrollment for scholarships for the 200 2008-2009 school year. Applications are available to the general public in Rook Hall or on line at clackamas.edu. For more information, contact Darcie Iven at ext. 5008. Tomorrow: The college has Financial Aid/Scholarship Advising Sessions the first Thursday of every month, in room 117 in Rook Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. Contact Dar cie Iven at ext. 5008 for further information.
