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Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
the clackamas print 9
mortal love triggers mania
mpire genre is given CPR by a
of endless romance, capturing
generation’s attention
By Brian Steele
The Clackamas Print
pres are make-believe, like elves, gremlins
»os. ” - Homer Simpson
res are now more popular than ever before,
ng love is the modern vampire theme today,
ies that seem to captivate us today which
[ires, are “Twilight,” “True Blood” and the
Diaries.” These stories are all based off
d are extremely popular.
ght” is well known for its shiny vampires
[survive in sunlight. They just sparkle,
r series, created by Stephanie Meyer, took
by storm. It’s typical story: girl meets boy,
[ampire, girl gets into trouble and boy has
er.
first book and movie, Bella (the girl) moves
Is, Wash. She meets the vampire, Edward
d falls instantly in love. The story climaxes
b being hunted by James, an evil vampire,
novie was a box office hit that has merchan-
ncludes body glitter that lets you shine like
[mself.
lend of this week, the “Twilight” saga will
next movie, “New Moon.” In this movie,
[twist. Edward leaves Forks, and Bella spi
lepression. Her cure is hanging out with a
werewolves and pulling dangerous stunts,
wolves are made up of a handful of Quileute
I the nearby reservation, including Bella’s
p, Jacob Black. As their relationship grows,
pars a rumor that Bella has killed herself and
ife in danger and Bella has to save him.
he popularity of the books and the first
lew Moon” is looking like the smash hit of
e season.
“Twilight” is not the only vampire craze this
year.
“True Blood” is a HBO show that is going into its
third season and is also based on a series of books.
The series that this is based off of is the “Southern
Vampire Mysteries,” which is an ongoing book series
that follows a waitress named Sookie who can read
minds as she tries to be with her vampire lover, Bill,
as supernatural bad guys screw with their love. The
next book in the series is coming out next year along
with the next season.
“Vampire Diaries”, is one of the new shows on
the CW television network. This too was based on a
book series that is ongoing. The story follows Elena,
who is a high school student. She falls for a vam
pire who also can be out during the daytime named
Stefan. Their relationship is threatened by Stefan’s
evil brother Damon (yeah, that’s original). The show
seems to have gained some of the “Twilight” fans
with the show’s similarity to the “Twilight” movie.
The next book is also due out next year.
The vampire genre has changed over the years
since Bram Stroker’s “Dracula” was first published
in 1897. “Twilight,” “Vampire Diaries” and “True
Blood” are the some of the newest stories to the genre
that keep it alive.
Photo illustration by Kayla Berge and Brian Steele Clackamas Print
ebook and paint by number to your heart’s content
6.
Paint every single one of your toe
nails a different color. Or nails, whichever
you prefer. Boys, this may not be for you, but
who am I to stereotype? Maybe even paint
your girlfriend’s nails, and you can procras-
tinate together. You know what they say: the
couple who procrastinates together...
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Play Fantasy
Football or watch real
football. Here’s a' good
one for the boys. It’s sim
ple, just how you like it,
and there’s no elaboration
or explanation needed.
Once you guys get into
the “zone,” as I like to
call it, there’s no turning
back.
All illustrations by Brian Steele Clackamas Print
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9.
Work
out.
There’s always some
crazy new class at 24 Hour
Fitness .I’m just dying to
try when I have some-
thing due. How else would
I have stumbled across
“Zumba?” Again, this is
positive procrastination,
and we’re kind of going
for the gets-you-nowhere-
but-more-behind-in-life
type of procrastination...
see number ten.
8.
Clean. .Why is it that we always have the insatiable urge to clean things we never normally
would when we have homework to do? Although I’m not sure cleaning would really qualify as pro
crastination, seeing as how you’re still getting something productive done. Oh well, it’s something
besides what you’re supposed to be doing, and I suppose that’s most important in this scenario.
10. Make up a new catchphrase for yourself.
How else do you think Paris Hilton coined “That’s
hot?” She was sitting around, doing nothing, when
it just came to her. (Not that she does much else).
Contrary to popular belief, good things do come out
of procrastination. A look at a few other catchphrases
I’m sure were products of professional procrastinators:
“Get ‘er done,” “How you doin’?” and “D’oh!”
And a bonus... Three words:
Paint. By. Number.