TheÇlackamas PI
8 Arts Culture
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008
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Flying solo this year on
Valentine’s Day?
No need to become a bitter
hag. Rather, feel empowered
by being independent from
having a significant other.
Do not misunderstand -
being an outrageous feminist
is not the goal, either, but
there is a thin line to tread on
Valentine’s Day to keep the
self-pity at bay.
Raiding the stores for
chocolate is also probably not
the best idea, unless becom
ing sick and getting a thicker
waistline sounds appealing.
Preferably, the focus should
be spending time having as
much fun as possible with
one’s most treasured comrades
instead of engaging in wishful
thoughts of a different kind
of love.
What to do
If being single is not the
desired place to be, pinpoint
areas of your life that may be
in the way of the search for a
date. Think of it as the perfect
time to make a resolution.
Find a work-out buddy and
start going to the gym. Start
therapy sessions. Take a trip
to the grocery store to stock
up on healthy foods.
Make an effort to reach out
to people who may not be
having a good day by simply
smiling at them or giving them
a card or something entirely
different altogether.
Perhaps one of the best
Valentine’s Day pastimes of
all time is watching roman-
tic videos with a group of
friends.
“I think I am probably
going to get together with ray
other single girlfriends and
watch ‘The Notebook,’” said
freshman Danielle Roberts.
Emily Miller, also a fresh
man, said, “I will be hanging
out with my best friend. I have
no guy to spend time with, but
that’s fine with me; I’ll still be
going out to dinner and seeing
a movie.”
What not to do
Above all, do not let your
relationship status affect your
happiness on Valentine’s Day,
no matter what it may be.
Also, do not stalk people;
it’s just creepy. It is a good
way to get hit by thrown
objects or worse.
In addition, do not sit at
home alone moping, because
that is possibly one of the
most depressing things a per
son could do. Not trying some
thing new on Valentine’s Day
is selling yourself short - after
all, spontaneity is sexy.
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picks of movies t
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L “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” (1991)
This is the classic story of Robin Hood at its best, along with perhaps then
amazing love song ever sung, “Everything I Do” by Bryan Adams.
2. “A Walk to Remember” (2002)
Based on a 1950s book set by the great Nicholas Sparks; the movie captura
moro modern version of the same captivating love story.
3. “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999)
Recently-deceased heartthrob Heath; Ledger at his finest won over teed
America opposite Julia Stiles in a present-day “Taming of the Shrew” redo.
4. “Dirty Dancing” (1987)
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One line: “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” The dashing dancing Patrick Swa|
melted hearts with it.
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5. “Sense and Sensibility” (1995)
The classic book made into a movie starring Kate Winslet, Emma Thompson
Hugh Grant (to name just a few)? Yes, please, with Alan Rickman on top!
6. “Titanic” (1997)
When this movie came out, were there many pre-teen girls in America who
not fall in love with Leonardo DiCaprio? It seems unlikely.
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7. “Down with Love” (2003) '
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Ewan McGregor and Renee Zellweger.matching wits as 1960s “players” in!
York City? It is intriguing, to say the least.
8. “Braveheart” (1995)
How many men can pull off very long hair and a kilt at the same time?
Qibson might rank top on the list.
9. “Juno” (2007)
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Off-beat and delightfully funny, it may be the ultimate romantic comedy, e
cially because pregnancy actually makes the relationship stronger.
10. “Gone with the Wind” (1939)
While a “happily ever after”-ending is missing, the timelessness and rive
longing from many different characters makes it terribly romantic.
TODAY: Health Fair in the Community Center, sponsored
Associated Student Government. Contact Michelle Bake:
ext. 2245 or stop by the student government office for m
information.
TOMORROW: Happy Valentine's Day!
2/15: The Ski Bus will be going up to Mt. Hood; $25 total
a lift ticket, and the ride. For more information, contact!
chael Vu at ext. 2245.
Illustration by Kayla Berge Clackamas Print
'his Week To Theaters.
/14 - “Definitely, Maybe,” rated PG-13, starring Ryan Reynolds and Abigail
ireslin. A mid-aged Manhattanite man in the midst of a divorce tells his
laughter about his three romances with different women, making her guess
her mother.
rated PG-13, starring Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson.
iort. Leaving home for New York City, he uses his power to track the man
lames for his mother’s death years earlier.