The Anglerfish Issue #6 - August 2013 by The Anglerfish

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You know what I think of when I think of summer? More than family, more than travel, there are two things that immediately spring to mind when I hear the word “summer”: movies and books. To me, these two things epitomize summer in a way that is intangible. A good summer movie can put you right into the thick of the action or leave you laughing until you cry. They are a tentpole, something you mark your calendars for at the beginning of the year. Movie studios know it, which is why the summer movie season is the biggest time of the year for movies, if you don’t count awards season. I still remember my first summer movie. It was a little feature, but it was nothing spectacular and nothing that I think anyone really remembers. Do you guys remember a little film called ‘The Lion King’? I remember everything about that night. I remember the smell of the popcorn and the feel of the movie seat on my skin, but most of all, I remember how alive I felt. A good movie can make you lose yourself in the moment, and can transport you out of your worries and into a land of carefree entertainment. I remember that ‘The Lion King’ did just that for me that night. The same thing can be said for a good book. I have always loved to read. I love the intellectual challenge that it presents, and I love the magical feeling it can imbue in its readers. However, to be honest, as much as I love to read, I highly disliked school summer reading lists. I would get them in the mail every summer and cringe, but not because of the work, but because of the books that you would be required to read. One year, the very first book on the list was a little monster titled ‘Atlas Shrugged’. Needless to say, that was not a fun summer, but it was necessary work if I was going to make it through the next year, and so I read, and read, and got it done, and you know what? By the end of it, I always found one or two books that I would add into my collection. So, what are your favorite things about summer, fellow Anglerfish? Do you enjoy a good movie or a good book? Or perhaps you don’t know what you enjoy? If that is the case, never fear because we here at The Anglerfish have you covered with this issue! Inside you will find articles on surviving the horror that is summer reading, as well as little known activities you should try during the summer. Our fandom of the month is the creative team over at Pixar who seem to just be getting better with age, and of course, you will find movie reviews for the biggest blockbusters of the summer! I hope you will find a nice beach to settle down on, pull out this edition of The Anglerfish, and enjoy it on a nice beach-weather day! DFTBA, readers, and see you next month! Best Wishes, Eric Cole Editor in Chief - The Anglerfish Magazine

Entertainment Contents

Table of Contents A stranger asks help 23 Letter From Thefor Editor finding his son, Thoughts From Places 25 you think his name is Pablo, Advice do you? 28

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Pixar Personality Quiz Kings of Animation

Christopher Lloyd in Review

Summer Reading

Vehicles of Sci Fi

Summer

Cosplaying for Nerdies

A Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

Reality Junkies Reality Shows

Something Old, Something New

Eight Things to do

Keep 10 ming ... 11

A Series of Unfortunate Events

Guide to Outside

Evil Friends from Portugal

Fantastic Flavors “Awesome!”

Movie Club #3

Star Trek: Review

What were we doing? Surviving

Stop Singing!

Scream

You just 37 developedWhen Worlds Collide 38 super powers, Political Situation: and North Korea 39need a costume. Sprung a Leak

Save Me The Waltz

Iron Man 3: Review

Man of Steel: Review

Lone Ranger: Review

Literature Submissions

Monsters University: Review

Art Submissions

Everyone 21 Best Pixar Films knows the only way to fly is balloons right?

State of Uncertainty Capes are so last Google decade.

Glass

Acce your new “Sharkb

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Thoughts from Places: The Beach

About traveling abroad and its impact on creativity

I woke up, packed my things into the car, and headed due south to the beach. One week. That’s how long I would be away. I left two days after my last final of the semester. I was free. Plus, there’s just something about the beach—the sand, the ocean air, the distinct breeze. It’s an escape. By Kristin Entler Upon arrival, I stepped out of the car and felt the sand give slightly beneath me. I had arrived. Hauling my bags into the house, I wasted no time heading down to the shoreline. As I walked along, allowing the waves to periodically splash over my feet, surrounding my ankles, all I could think about was a poem by Sarah Kay. Specifically the line, “There is

nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.” I watched the ocean kiss the shoreline, retreat, and return. For the first time, I saw the absolute beauty and poetry in the beach. The next day, I had another beach-inspired line in my head.

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This beauty in nature meets at a pinpoint on the beach where vast ocean meets the beginning of land. Where one juts out into the other, and where one kisses the other repeatedly. It’s magnificent. It’s inspiring. I’ve learned that when people go on vacation, their minds are cleared. For me, this is an understatement. New words rush through my mind, ideas present themselves, and the world becomes hundreds of stories waiting for me to write. I’m happiest when I’m surrounded with words. I’m happiest when I’m visiting a new place, creating new experiences to write about.

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I saw it as a symbol of time and as a persistent love refusing to fade from the shore’s mind.

This time, opening quote of “The Fault in Our Stars” drifted into my head and planted itself there. Green writes: “As the tide washed in, the Dutch Tulip Man faced the ocean: “’Conjoiner rejoinder poisoner congealer revelator. Look at it, rising up and rising down, taking everything with it’ ‘What’s that?’ Anna asked. ‘Water,’ The Dutchman said. ‘Well, and time’.” These lines remained in my head, turning over and over. I analyzed them. I watched the ocean with them in my mind. With these lines, I fell in love with the ocean. I saw it as a symbol of time and as a persistent love refusing to fade from the shore’s mind.

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Advice

to end it because he’s not a bad person, and I know how much it sucks to not have friends. Any advice on how to deal with this? -Kate

By Cecily Dreyfuss Dear Cecily, Toward the beginning of the semester, I would see a guy eating by himself all the time. He looked pretty lonely, so one day I decided I’d sit down and give him some company while he ate. He’s a nice guy and seemed cool, so we exchanged contact info and parted ways. Now he won’t leave me alone. He follows me around like a lost puppy whenever he sees me, and I can’t check Facebook without getting a message from him. I try to be terse whenever we chat, hoping that he’ll pick up on the fact that I don’t really like him, but he’s either ignoring it or just not getting it. I don’t think I can stand being his friend any longer, but at the same time I don’t want

The key to staying happy is focusing first on yourself, and then on surrounding yourself with good people.

Dear Kate, While on the one hand, I completely understand your desire to be nice to this guy, I think that you have to consider yourself in the situation. If this boy is making you feel uncomfortable with his constant attention, it’s important to think about whether that feeling is something you want around him. Since you say he’s not a bad guy, and since he constantly wants to talk to you, he probably won’t mind having a more serious conversation. Don’t be afraid to be direct; tell him what you mean, but at the same time don’t be rude. The last thing you want is for the situation to escalate, but I believe that if you handle it carefully, you two can remain friends with no hard feelings and an understanding.

Dear Cecily, Hello. I’ve noticed lately that I have a tendency to imitate those around me. Not that my personality is especially derivative of others’ or anything, but the kinds of things I like to do tend to change with the friends I hang out with most. I don’t really do a whole lot of things for my own sake. How can I branch out to find things I enjoy doing by myself? Thank you. -Brett

Dear Brett, When one is constantly around the same people, he is bound to pick up the same behavior of those people. The way this manifests depends on the person, but it can vary from speech patterns to their mannerisms. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, sometimes you might feel as if you’re losing your identity. This is easily

remedied. Sit down and think hard-what do you enjoy doing most? Even when doing things with friends, it can be easy to pick out certain things which you enjoy most, regardless of who you’re doing it with. Those are places to start, and once you discover your interests, you can branch out from there.

Dear Cecily, Hi! I was just wondering if you had any advice related to becoming happy/staying happy once you’ve become happy? Thanks and keep up the good work! -Jacob

Dear Jacob, Becoming happy, and staying happy once you are happy, are great things to strive for. To become happy, as weird as this sounds, you should try being a bit selfish. What I mean by this is that you should try to put your own interests first in some situations. If you give yourself time to discover what you like and spend more time doing it, you are bound to find yourself enjoying yourself more often. I believe that the key to staying happy is focusing first on yourself, and then on surrounding yourself with good people. When you surround yourself with nice people, they’re more inclined to do things that suit everyone, rather than only themselves.

Do you have an issue or question you could use some advice on? Send an email with your conundrum to theanglerfishmagazine@ gmail.com with the subject title ‘advice’. Our advice-giver Cecily will take a look and perhaps you’ll get an answer in the next issue of The Anglerfish!

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Entertainment Beach Books: A Summer Reading List for the Beach (or the Air Conditioning) By Elsa Stoff

Geektastic by Holly Black and Cecil Castellucci

‘Geektastic’ is a wonderful mix of short stories eclipsing many aspects of geek life and is perfect for a Nerdfighter looking for a fun and relatable read. The collection includes stories from Nerdfighter favorites John Green, David Levithan, Scott Westerfield, and Libba Bray. It also features awesome interstitial comics drawn by Bryan Lee O’Malley of ‘Scott Pilgrim’ fame. It’s fun to pick out all the references, and even if you miss an allusion, the stories hold up on their own.

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

‘A Visit from the Goon Squad’ is a collection of interweaving and interesting stories about a music production company. The characters are realistic and compelling, and the book changes perspectives, all revolving around Bennie, a music producer, and his assistant, Sasha. This postmodern book is a great beach read.

The Book of Illusions by Paul Auster

Paul Auster’s ‘The Book of Illusions’ brings you into the lives of silent film director Hector Mann and a professor searching for the information about said director. Auster’s writing is amazing, and the story kept me engaged.

Batwoman: Elegy By Greg Rucka and J.H. Williams III

‘Batwoman: Elegy’ is probably my all-time favorite graphic novel, which collects a Detective Cmoics arc featuring Kate Kane as Batwoman. Rucka writes Kate Kane extremely well. It’s refreshing to see a character who is a lesbian, rather than a character whose whole composition revolves around the fact that she is a lesbian. The book delves into Kate’s familial relationships, along with friends and girlfriends and creates compelling action and villains. J.H. Williams III’s art is also stunning, drawing rich and vibrant scenes with unique layouts for Batwoman, yet he tones down the art to a simpler style for Kate Kane’s portion of the story.’

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

The title and cover of ‘Anna and the French Kiss’ would normally turn me away from the book. However, John Green briefly recommended the book a few years ago, and I trust John Green’s taste in books. I gave this teen romance a shot, and I was pleasantly surprised. This enjoyable book provides interesting characterization, as well as great character development. It focuses on the protagonist’s friendships nearly just as much as it does on the love interest. This light read should not be overlooked or underestimated.

Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

This classic is interesting enough to read over the summer. ‘Brideshead Revisited’ takes place in 1920’s England and relates the rise and fall of the relationship of two boys as what starts out as a careless romp through college abruptly turns somber. Regardless, it’s an interesting look at the time period with compelling characters.

How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu

This book is perfect for the philosophical and the science oriented sci-fi fans. ‘How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe’ explores the basic ideas behind topics that often appear in sci-fi, especially time travel. However, this book is fiction. The narrative helps it stay interesting, though the exploration of the science fiction genre and philosophy remains the focus of the book.

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Surviving Summer Reading The summer is so close you can almost taste it - three magical months of no early mornings, no standardized testing, no forced social interaction with people you normally wouldn’t come within a hundred feet of, and most importantly, no homework. There’s just one dark place on this bright horizon - a summer reading project. Even if you typically love reading, even if you’re lucky enough to get a book that you like (or end up liking), that shadow hanging over you can really kill your summertime buzz. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for and complete the project with (hopefully) minimal pain: By Alyssa Nabors

2) You Probably Don’t Want to Do it All at the Beginning of the Summer. It’s entirely possible that your incumbent English teacher will do little more than a cursory comprehension check to see whether you really read the book. It might be that they provided detailed instructions (what is due, when it’s due, and indications of future discussions or tests on the material). It might be that you got the name of the book and you have NO IDEA what else you’ll be expected to do with it. My advice to you is, again, space the reading out. And this next bit might sound like blasphemy to some of you but …

3) CliffNotes can help you.

1) Absolutely Do Not Put Off the Reading Until The Last Minute. This is the best way to turn those last few days of summer into a horrendous haze of gripes about sacrificing so much of your precious free time and total and utter panic about meeting your deadline. You want to sit down before the summer really starts and space it out so it doesn’t feel like too much work or take up too much of any given day. Look for times that you won’t be angry about using, like car trips, or weeks that your friends will all be out of town. But be careful because:

While some can get by using only these supplemental materials, I do believe that reading the whole book is better. That being said, if you don’t want to make chapter summaries as you go, or highlight and annotate your paperback beyond recognition (which is also a perfectly legitimate way to go), CliffNotes and SparkNotes let you refresh your memory before school starts again with a little less effort. And for those of you who, avidly reading everything else except those materials assigned to you -

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Entertainment 4) Give the Book a Chance.

Don’t build the assignment up in your mind until it seems impossible and you’d rather set the book on fire than open the front cover. Whether it’s ‘A Tale of Two Cities’, ‘The Grapes of Wrath’, or (God forbid) ‘Atlas Shrugged’, the important thing to remember is YOU CAN DO IT! Planning ahead and spacing out the work will help make the project less intimidating. If you need a little motivational push, it might help to look on Tumblr or DeviantArt to see what others have created while inspired by the work. One thing I wouldn’t do …

“Don’t build the assignment

up in your mind until it seems impossible and you’d rather set the book on fire than open the front cover.”

6) Audiobooks are Not Cheating.

If you have problems sticking it out through a whole novel, whether you’ve got a learning disadvantage, a short attention span, or it’s just not your cup of tea, an audiobook is a great alternative - just make sure it’s an unabridged recording. The great thing about audiobooks is that you can listen no matter what you’re doing! You can work out, cook, clean house, paint - whatever! As John Green says, it’s not how you read, it’s THAT you read. And finally -

7) Don’t Panic.

5) Try Not to Watch the Movie First.

Regardless of what you’re reading, it’s probably been made into a movie or TV series. While this can be an interesting way to get a new perspective on the story, it can also give you a false impression of what happens in the book. If you’re going to need to take a test or write an essay, you need to know what happens in the book - more than likely, your teacher will know exactly which film adaptation you watched if you get confused. That being said, I feel I need to point out ...

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Even if you put off the assignment until there are only two more days before school starts, skip the CliffNotes in favor of the Wikipedia article and forget that your teacher asked for a three page essay on a minor character’s story arc. Relax. Teachers are people and they understand that you preferred to spend your summer doing pretty much anything but school work, and while they may not be too sympathetic toward poor planning, if you’re honest and upfront, you might catch a break. And if you don’t have a summer project - enjoy it and maybe pick up a book anyway. Happy reading!

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A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and “Nerd Culture”

By Marissa Wilks We’ve all heard it from our parents before: what it was like to grow up in a world without the Internet. Back then, a guy or gal had to trek all the way to the library and use massive encyclopedias and history books to write a decent research paper. Kids rode bikes to get where they needed to be and were instructed by parents to use the payphones to keep in touch. It is in this way that one of the most significant differences between Then and Now is our means of communication and our ability to access information that nowadays could just be looked up. These were also the days when, arguably, there was no such thing as a “nerd

culture.” Sure, there were plenty of “nerdy” things that people liked, but these people felt like a part of a small, limited minority. Keep in mind that it’s only up until recently that we started to use the words “nerd” and “geek” as non-insults. People just didn’t go around calling themselves “nerd” or “geek” because they simply were never synonymous with “cool” – especially in grade school years. “Nerdy” people grew up and often went to college and met people with similar interests, but for the most part, liking something that wasn’t considered cool or popular put you in a very isolating minority. There weren’t many ways to find out another person liked what you did. And if you, by chance, happened to find someone else who had the same likes that you did, it felt like one of the most fantastic coincidences in the world. The internet keeps people who enjoy underappreciated media connected. And when it comes to the internet, said enjoyments can become so widespread

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To discover what this enterprise meant to “nerd culture” and how it affected said culture, one must consider the social context of what it meant to be a “nerd” or a “geek” in the 1980s.

and celebrated that they step completely out of the realm of minority; they and the fandom become something that “mostly everyone” knows about, if not enjoys, much like Harry Potter. So when does ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ come in? Well, the ‘Guide’ was originally an idea for a BBC radio broadcast. It was created by Douglas Adams in 1979, and was adapted into several formats shortly after, including books, comic books, a television series, and a computer game. It was and is an example of an enterprise that started relatively small and became many things, whilst retaining a special something throughout its many adaptations that made the stories so attractive in the first place. Nowadays, the most recent content made in honor of ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide’ and Douglas Adams - who, sadly, passed away in 2001 - is a 2005 feature film, Eoin Colfer’s sixth installment in the “trilogy”, and h2g2, a website dedicated to an Earthly version of the Guide. They coincidentally celebrated their fourteenth anniversary this past April.

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Entertainment The truth, in the end, is there may not be much to say on how ‘Hitchhiker’s’ affected nerd culture (at least in its infancy) on a massive scale because nerd culture was much less celebrated and wasn’t even recognized as a specific culture in the late 70’s. But that’s not to say we don’t enjoy it in recent years, as well, and in more modern terms. In related news that we’re happy to announce, May 25th is Towel Day! Keep your bath towels on you, if you’re a hoopy frood and know what’s what. And remember: whatever you do, don’t panic.

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Something Old, Something New Each issue, you get the first or second half of the “Something Old (a classic), Something New (recently written), Something Borrowed (the rebooted idea), and Something Blue (serious topic)” capsule book reviews.

to be touched by the significance of one of the most most famous lines: “The war has ruined us for everything.” This book is beautiful, full of heartache, and a must-read at least once in your lifetime. Something New: ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’ was published just last year by YA writer Emily M. Danforth. It was a finalist in the William C. Morris by Marissa Early-Hubelbank Debut Award, and for good reasons, too. ‘Miseducation’ takes place in Montana in the early 1990s and is centered around Something Old: ‘All Quiet On the the life of young Cameron Post. It starts in Western Front’ was written in 1928 by her early teen years, when her parents’ car Erich Maria Remarque and centers around crash leaves her to the care of her conserthe life of young soldier Paul Baumer vative Aunt Ruth and her grandmother. in World War I The day her (whose start this parents died, year marks its 99th eleven year old anniversary). It’s Cameron kissed her not a book much in best friend, Irene; the way of action, this becomes her fighting, and warburden, as the relief fare – but rather, is that her parents a beautifully poetic will never know narrative describing combats her guilt the disenchantand grief. The story ment of young men follows the next few pulled into warfare years of Cameron’s by patriotism or a life as she struggles draft. It is made to come to terms especially obvious with, and gain in this novel that acceptance for, who Great War was she is. anything but great This is a great – it was a war which book. One could effectively ended say it’s about the romantic way accepting one’s sexin which people uality. But another think about war, argument could be Image By: Lin Kristensen, CC-BY-2.0 made that it’s about with horrors such as machine guns, tear acceptance, period; gas, and trench warfare. about understanding the world around you ‘All Quiet’ is a novel that will pull on and making your life your own. Best of all, your heartstrings, especially if you are it’s an accurate portrayal of LGBT people in young enough to feel new to the world. In that they’re interesting for reasons other considering your own life, in understanding than their sexuality – which is something the excitement of growing up and leaving not all books do. home and finding yourself, it is difficult not

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‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ An Almost Fandom

To say that ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ was received with mixed feelings would be a colossal understatement. The Amazon reviews tend to be mostly one-sided, whereas more balanced opinions are represented on Goodreads; a majority of both were written at least a year after the seven-year series ended in 2006. Some feel they were far too macabre and gruesome for kids and that the story condescends to its readers, especially children, by dealing with its topics in a childish way. By Marissa Wilks

Some people think that it was great: it got them caring about the characters, kept them both laughing and crying at its dark sense of humor, and stirred a sense of excitement for the stories that always blurred the lines between “real life” and fiction. Another great argument for the books is the idea that a childish narrative made it relatable to kids who felt like they were living in a world of adults, who perhaps felt that intelligence or kindness mattered very little when it came to getting their way. In response to any statements surrounding the story, I offer up this suggestion: despite your personal criticisms, perhaps A Series of Unfortunate Events is as much a hooking story as any that ended up with its own fandom. Perhaps the only reason why it didn’t was because it missed the mark of optimal fandom birth. The mortality rate for fandoms has never been lower in the age of the internet; even the smallest and most unknown of fan cultures survive alone on the ability to span the distance. It is possible that one reason Snicket’s books didn’t have a fandom is that the Internet simply wasn’t an open enough environment to house one. Hang on, though – to suggest that the Internet was all code and no glitter from 1999 to 2006 is simply incorrect. In fact, it’s arguable that certain long-lived fandoms, like ‘Lord of the Rings’, grew exponentially

in the years our communicative abilities advanced to e-mail and instant messaging. The Internet was well on its way to modern levels of usage before Tumblr and YouTube. I’m not saying that it was unused, but I am saying that most of Snicket’s readers were kids – often too young to be allowed to enjoy forums or art community sites like deviantArt. This was especially true in 2000 (the year deviantArt was launched and the second year of the series), when most of us perhaps recall a time when our family only had one computer, and it was a huge box kept in the safety of our living rooms. A Series of Unfortunate Events, unfortunately, wasn’t given much of a chance to grow as a fandom. This really is a shame, especially considering how much I recall it was loved. Maybe it’s a stretch to say that these books are as complex and detailed as, say, ‘Harry Potter’ or ‘Doctor Who’, but kids, for better or worse, get on the Internet a

lot younger these days than they used to. A book series like this one – one that kids really got into – could have been great grounds for cultivating a fandom for younger ages. So it might be fair to state that, amongst the many things that A Series of Unfortunate Events was, it was a story of mixed reception and, perhaps, a missed opportunity.

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‘Evil Friends’ - Portugal. The Man’s Latest Meets High Expectations Portugal. The Man, an indie rock group from Alaska that’s on the rise, released their eighth album, Evil Friends, this past June. As a big Portugal. The Man fan, the album met my high expectations. As the group is touring in front of said album, I was able to make it to their prerelease show at Irving Plaza in New York City. Even after seeing them live twice before, the experience was fresh and exciting, and after hearing them live, the songs on the album sound even better after hearing them live, so this review might be under that influence. By Elsa Stoff Their album does not exceed Censored Colors, an older album, yet there is some interesting thematic and song recurrence within the album. The opening song, “Evil Friends”, eases the listener into the album well, starting slow before picking up. The whole album doesn’t stray towards pop music. The songs “Creep in a Tshirt” and “Smile” call back to lyrics from prior songs on the album, which might be where the influence of Danger Mouse, the album’s producer, comes through. “Atomic Man” is one of the highlights of the album, yet the album doesn't have a hook. A whole album of solidly good songs is better than two or three amazing songs and subpar fillers for the rest of the album, and the whole album is truly good. The only exception is really “Purple Yellow Red and Blue.” This song just seems to fall flat, yet they have played it live during appearances with Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien. On the other hand, the one true slow song of the album, “Sea of Air,” is amazing. I love its rawness, and it harkens back to their songs “Created” and “1989” from Censored Colors. Overall, Portugal. The Man remains as one of my favorite bands with this solid album.

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The Anglerfish Movie Club Featuring Alyysa Nabors and Sarah Mills Welcome to The Anglerfish Movie Club! Each month, two staffers here at The Anglerfish will watch and discuss two movies selected through top secret means. This issue, Sarah and Alyssa examine ... ‘Harvey’ (1950) and ‘Ruby Sparks’ (2012) Spoiler Warning! As this is a Movie Club, this article will possibly contain spoilers on the movies, as there are bound to be in-depth discussions of the themes, references, plot, and characters. You have been warned! AN: For those who don’t know, these two movies both involve protagonists who have a unique connection to a special character - For Elwood in ‘Harvey’, it’s a six-foot tall rabbit that only he can see, and for Calvin in ‘Ruby Sparks’, it’s a beautiful girl who is created and controlled by his writing. The really big difference between these two men is how they react to their situations, both in attitude and action. SM: The character of Elwood sees nothing wrong with his relationship to said six-foot tall rabbit, approaching the relationship as any friend would. I think the fact that ‘Harvey’ was filmed in 1950 meant that producers, directors, and filmgoers were more comfortable with that naivety and innocence in a male lead. Today, we are less likely to suspend that amount of disbelief when the film is presented as very much grounded in reality. AN: Very true. The fact that Elwood introduces people to Harvey, who no one can see, is a bit unreal. It makes much more sense to an audience member to behave like Calvin, who hesitates to tell anyone the truth about Ruby, even those closest to him ... except his therapist. In fact, as a result of Elwood’s honesty, much of the plot of ‘Harvey’ revolves around Elwood’s near miss with being commitmented to a sanitorium, while ‘Ruby Sparks’ focuses on the deterioration of Calvin’s resolve not to manipulate Ruby through writing. That deterioration, I believe, is based on his knowledge that no one would be aware of it except for him. SM: It’s interesting how Calvin seems to struggle so much with the concept of who/what Ruby really is, whereas, to Elwood, Harvey is established from the beginning of the film as a preexisting character. The struggle we see in Calvin is transposed on Elwood’s sister and his doctor. It’s Elwood who does the convincing and explains the nature of his relationship with Harvey. Calvin is such a loner that, when he starts to encounter trouble with his relationship with Ruby, he has no calming force or acceptance. Ruby becomes more of a problem than a friend.

Illustrations By: David Pantoja

AN: Perhaps who we really should be comparing Calvin to is Elwood’s sister Veta, for whom Harvey is as much of a problem as Ruby is for Calvin. Where Calvin controls Ruby through his writing, Veta attempts to control Harvey through Elwood - after a fashion. Calvin wants Ruby to change, but Veta wants Harvey gone. The

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Entertainment climactic peak for both Veta and Calvin’s developmental arcs is where they decide to give up control. Calvin makes this decision for Ruby’s benefit, and Veta for Elwood’s, but the decision is strikingly similar. They both come to a place where they can sacrifice what they want for the good of someone they love. SM: That’s true, and I think it’s telling that, once both Veta and Calvin relinquish that control, they become a great deal happier. This may sound a bit silly, but perhaps these films are telling us that there’s nothing so wrong with giving over to some kind of innocence or our inborn imagination. Calvin is a writer who has given up on finding inspiration, and then, when he finds that inspiration in Ruby, he becomes fearful of her power, rejects her, and then, only at the end, does he open up enough to become happy again. Maybe we just need to embrace our inner child or artist a little more! AN: I agree! I think of both films as a sort of cautionary tale when it comes to the people and talents we’re gifted with in our life. There’s Elwood, who’s able to embrace every person he meets with this warmth and understanding, who has an enviable relish for life, and who isn’t deterred by anyone’s disapproval. Calvin (and several other characters in both films) are seeking the approval of others, in various ways, and are hindered by their inability to see the good things in their lives clearly. When the focus becomes so misplaced, it’s easy to misuse and lose those good things. SM: It’s almost like they’re missing the forest for the trees! Elwood is perfectly happy with his life and can recognise the usefulness of truly believing in Harvey and all that that adds to his life. Calvin certainly takes longer to come to that realisation, but we still glimpse the beginning of how content he will go on to be. I think the twist to this whole discussion comes at the very end of ‘Harvey’ when we see a large hat with two ear-holes sitting of a table. Rather than this image being a shock, or simply ridiculous, I felt comforted by the fact that something as silly as a six-foot tall rabbit could make life so wonderful for someone. Maybe it’s not such a ridiculous thing to believe in. I would be quite happy for Harvey to come pay me a visit any time, and as a result of these two films, I think I would be more open to allowing myself to enjoy his company.

Thank you for joining us for this edition of The Anglerfish Movie Club! Next month, the movies will be: ‘Footloose’ (1984) and ‘Taking Woodstock’ (2009) Be sure to continue to send in your Tweets and Tumblr asks about the movies and you may be featured in the next article. Until next time, happy viewing!

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‘Star Trek’ Makes a Successful Return *Warning: This review contains spoilers for a plot twist that’s revealed about a quarter of the way through the movie and is all over the internet by now.* After four years, ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’, the highly anticipated sequel to J.J. Abrams’s ‘Star Trek’ reimagining, has finally been released. I saw the first reboot due to encouragements from friends. Four years, a majority of episodes from six television series, and ten movies later, I definitely developed high expectations for the sequel. I can say with certainty that I was not disappointed. by Elsa Stoff ‘ST:ID’ brought back the wonderful cast from the reboot to fight the classic villain Khan Noonien Singh (Benedict Cumberbatch). Director J.J. Abrams provided viewers with a solid and original plot, as well as compelling action sequences, all of which kept viewers guessing while maintaining multiple layers and facets. Also, the special effects were truly stunning and enhanced the film, and the tone of the film successfully skirts the line between serious and light. The writers effectively use humor

and while some moments are tacky, in the spirit of ‘Star Trek’, these bits do not detract from the overall depth of the film. Star Trek: Into Darkness posed many philosophical questions, yet it neglected to explore them to a satisfying depth. Most importantly, the film placed a lot of emphasis on the characters, their development, and their relationships. Kirk’s (Chris Pine) development clearly did not halt after gaining the Enterprise; he has to work for it. He becomes a better person in the process. Spock (Zachary Quinto) still grapples with his degree of emotional expression. The rest of the crew must also face personal obstacles, and their growth is emphasized. The interrelationships are paramount in the film. Spock and Kirk’s friendship goes through the most dramatic changes throughout the course of the movie; however, other relationships, such as Spock and Uhura, Kirk and Scotty, and Kirk and Bones, are explored as well. To me, the characters have always been the heart of any good incarnation of ‘Star Trek’, and the movie succeeded at eliciting relevant emotions. However, ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ was far from perfect. One of the most obtrusive problems with the film was the decision to cast a white person as Khan. The character of Khan was supposed

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SAVE ME THE WALTZ A REVIEW

Though a few months ago the world was obsessed with all things Gatsby and Fitzgerald, the work of his infamous wife was once again ignored, a situation this article sets to rectify... By: Lucy Pegg

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to be an Indian Sikh from the late 20th century, definitely not Benedict Cumberbatch. This oversight has shrouded the film in a lot of racial controversy, and whitewashing the character is a problem. Another problematic aspect of the film was Carol Marcus’s (Alice Eve) changing scene that provided viewers with an unnecessary shot of her stripped down to her underwear and bra, while every other character remained clothed. This is unnecessary fanservice and detracts from the progressive nature of the ‘Star Trek’ franchise. Despite this fanservice, Uhura’s (Zoe Saldana) role in the plot was refreshing. She kicked ass along with her male comrades and confronted Spock for his lack of emotional commitment in their relationship. Instead of the male characters belittling her as an “emotional women,” Kirk sides with Uhura, and Spock seriously considers her perspective. There were many other things I loved about the film, such as the amazing acting. Benedict Cumberbatch, despite the problems with his role, performed extremely well, as did Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and the rest of the cast. The film also included fantastic details, such as future street fashion, noticeable extras (an Android on the bridge), a reference to Harry Mudd from the original series, and interesting background alien species. Also, the Klingon design held true to the TV shows, while being slightly revamped. Overall, I was happy with ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’, which, despite its shortcomings, kept me emotionally engaged and intrigued.

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Zelda and F Scott Fitzgerald were the celebrity ‘it’ couple of their day; the 1920s equivalent of Brad and Angelina or perhaps, to be topical for once, Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi. And when reading Save Me The Waltz - Zelda’s 1932 semi-autobiographical novel - it’s easy to see why. Pages seem to shimmer with bitterness at her husband’s success and the multitude of obstacles which prevented her being seen as anything other than his wife. In a time where WAG status is glorified by the media and we idolise those who have done nothing but marry into success, it’s ironic that this talented woman could receive little praise within her lifetime for her own vast merits. If you go into Save Me The Waltz with no prior knowledge of the Fitzgerald’s relationship I think you might be left wondering exactly what all the fuss is about. The story itself is fragmented, skipping between locations with only a modicum of explanation. Alabama - Zelda’s doppelganger - is initially hard to sympathise with; she’s led a comfortable sheltered life, never knowing what most would call hardship, and on the surface is privileged in every way. I want to condemn her fictional husband David as much I do her real life one, but the book did not let me hate him in the same way. Rather than fuelling my feminist flame I was left disappointed and well... sad. This a tragedy, the tale of lives wasted and a quiet amiable repression, making it all too easy to see what Zelda Fitzgerald (and so many others like her) could have been.

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Stark Still Flying High in ‘Iron Man 3’

The Marvel Cinematic Universe returns to the big screen with what is currently the biggest box office earner of summer 2013, but is the bang worth your buck? By Jason Stack What do you do when your top-billing genius billionaire playboy philanthropist superhero is at the height of his game? Send him through a wormhole, give him a near-death experience that results in panic attacks and PTSD, take away his gadgets, and have him go to ground, only relying on his wits and the basic technology and tools available to him. And that’s precisely what Shane Black and Drew Pearce do with Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) in Marvel’s first post-Avengers Phase 2 film, Iron Man 3. Coming off of the epic success of The Avengers, we find Tony

dealing with his anxiety from what happened in New York by tinkering and building suit after suit, but we first pop back in time to find Stark at a conference in Geneva, Switzerland, where he runs into Ho Yinsen (Shaun Toub) – who you might remember from Iron Man – along with a Chinese heart surgeon, Maya Hansen (Rebecca Hall), and Aldrich Killian (Guy Pierce), a handicapped scientist from Advanced Idea Mechanics, better known as AIM. Stark, in his typical pre-Iron Man fashion, snubs Killian’s request for a meeting and, while fooling around with Maya, learns of the Extremis formula she’s been developing, along with its explosive flaws, all of which lays the foundation for the rest of the film. Back in the present day, we find Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) dealing with advances from a much-improved Killian, who is trumpeting the benefits of Extremis, while Happy Hogan (Jon Favreau) is sent into a coma after attempting to follow Savin (James Badge Dale), one of Killian’s cronies. The leader of the Ten Rings (Another callback to the first film!), The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley), claims responsibility for the attack, so Stark is out for revenge, which leads to the destruction of his Malibu house and the end of act one, which is where I’ll be ending this recap. Coming out of the film, I was conflicted for a number of reasons, the first being that I felt deceived based on the production news and the promotional materials versus what I saw on the screen. What can I say? I’m a bit of a sucker for spoilers at times. I went in with fairly high expectations based on the trailers and came out with a differI went in with ent – maybe even slightly lowered – fairly high set of expectations. expectations Mind you, my expectations were based on the trailers bolstered by my and came out with second reason: my a different–maybe enjoyment of the prior two Iron Man even slightly films (the first more lowered–set of than the second) and my familiarity expectations. with Warren Ellis’s “Extremis” arc and Iron Man lore in general. But my exit expectations were somewhat shattered by the neat and tidy ending that tied everything up a little too perfectly and Disney-like, but I won’t get into that because of spoilers. However, I wasn’t disappointed with the overall efforts of the cast and crew. Black’s black tongue-in-cheek humor shone through and kept Stark’s banter consistent, or that could have been his synergy with Downey Jr. Pepper and Rhodes (Don Cheadle as Iron Patriot, the re-branded War Machine) had their moments in the spotlight, and Ty Simpkins came close to stealing the show as Stark’s recruited kid assistant. The visual effects, handled by seventeen companies including WETA, were nearly

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Entertainment flawless, and the film definitely upped the action quota, even more so sans Iron Man suits, unless you count the explosive final battle sequence. As for adapting the “Extremis” arc and handling the Mandarin, Black and Pearce probably did the best job possible in today’s day and age (and in terms of the Marvel Cinematic Universe). Yes, there was no Extremis suit, but Stark’s sub-dermal implants and prehensile suit are close enough for my liking. And there are, of course, the little Easter Eggs here and there, which I enjoyed finding, including the obligatory Stan Lee cameo. Plus, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has so many options to explore, as The Avengers name-dropped Life Model Decoys and AIM factored somewhat heavily into this film. If you’re in the mood for a black comedic action popcorn flick, I’d heartily recommend catching Iron Man 3 before it leaves theaters, but you’ll probably have all summer. Just try to go in with a clear head, if that is at all possible in the spoiler-filled world we live in.

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Entertainment It has been seven years since the world last saw the Man of Steel on the big screen in the critically panned Superman Returns. Against that backdrop, director Zack Snyder and producer Christopher Nolan must have felt pretty good about their chances of releasing a well-received Superman film. After all, this is a director that has given us some of the most visually exciting movies in recent cinematic history, including 300 and Watchmen, along with one of the most acclaimed modern filmmakers whose works include The Dark Knight Trilogy, Memento, and the insanely good Inception. By Eric Cole Put these two talents together and the odds are that they will create something awesome. Unfortunately, those odds don’t favor the hopes of an awesome film. While Man of Steel certainly has its high points, its failures far outweigh its successes.

The Good

First, the good news about the movie: It is truly visually spectacular. Zack Snyder has certainly lived up to his reputation here, providing us with some of the most insane superhero fights ever conceived. They are fast-paced, high-octane slobberknockers that will have you cheering in the theater, and they are set against some pretty breathtaking backdrops. Seriously, try and not gaze with wonder at Krypton and its inhabitants. It is dang near impossible to do so, and I could feel my jaw hitting the theater floor. As for the acting in the film, it’s one of the best parts of the feature. Amy Adams is a real Lois Lane. She takes charge, is not afraid of the danger associated with taking risks, and doesn’t just sit on the sidelines during a battle; she takes the battle to them. Henry Cavill, on the other hand, is a revelation, and the character of Superman is sure to be the launching point for a much bigger career

ahead. Yes, he is handsome, as Superman should be, but he is also hard nosed, determined, and a little bit of a smart aleck. He makes Superman, who is sometimes a little stiff, a lot more lively, and that makes the whole movie a lot more fun. The supporting cast is also quite good as well. Kevin Costner and Diane Lane are highly enjoyable as Jonathan and Martha Kent and provide a solid moral foundation for the story. Michael Shannon is a respectable Zod, one who is driven by good intentions rather than malicious evilness, and Russell Crowe is simply awesome as Jor El, appearing throughout the film and serving as a great expositional narrator.

The Ugly

In this day and age, where people have heard the story of Superman countless amounts of times, it is always respectable to try and shed a new light on familiar elements as this film attempts to do. Unfortunately, in my opinion, the film fails in this regard because it strays too far away from what makes Superman such an interesting character and ultimately a superhero with massive staying power. Two scenes in particular come to mind, including the ending, but I won’t spoil it here if you haven’t seen the film yet. Needless to say, the ending in particular is something that doesn’t shine a new light on anything. Instead, it completely tears apart the Superman mythology and attempts to make it into something that it should never become, and that is a potentially devastating thing for your film when you perform this act on a mythology as beloved and expansive as Superman’s. Overall, Man of Steel is visually stunning, but morally questionable; a well-acted movie that needs to reevaluate the message it wants to send into the world.

Rating: 5/10

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TheLetsLone Ranger Down Audiences

As far as bringing back old story lines go, this one should have been left in the Old West, where it takes place. by Lya Rothmann “Hi-Yo, Silver! Away!” triggers pangs of nostalgia in some, drawing up memories of the masked John Reid riding away on his white horse alongside Tonto, his Native-American sidekick, with the infamous William Tell Overture playing in the background as the Lone Ranger rides off to fight more Old West injustice. What the latest Jerry Bruckheimerproduced movie attempted to create was a captivating look into the origins of the legendary Lone Ranger, but instead turned into one of the biggest Disney flops in recent history. Knowing that Jerry An over-hyped Bruckheimer was involved in such promotion lead well-renowned to an overrated Disney franchises as ‘National movie. However, if you Treasure’ and like Johnny Depp, then ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, it you’ll probably is surprising like it. to hear that this movie was such a miss, even with his involvement. However, looking at the trailer, it is worth noting that the amount of displayed action was distracts from how much the movie deviates from the source material, and it’s for the worse. I am fully aware that most reviewers have been criticizing this film, but there are many factors playing into this popular belief. The first thing I notice is how Johnny Depp has received top billing in the advertisements and posters, making him out to be the

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star of the film, per se. However, his role, Tonto the Comanche tribesman, is truly secondary to the Lone Ranger, if you consider the original radio serials and TV series. Armie Hammer (The Winklevoss Twins in ‘The Social Network’), a relative unknown in Hollywood, stars as the title character. Even in all the action scenes where he is supposed to be the hero, the Lone Ranger always seems to fade into the background. There was another smaller aspect that I returned to after watching the movie. One of the main antagonists, Collins (Tom Wilkinson), is found out to be a Wendigo, which is a mythical lupine creature that would turn to a human and become a cannibal. However, after doing research on the topic, I By Katrin Tkachuk at katrintkachuk.deviantart.com/ discovered that the legend originated from the East Coast Algonquin tribes. To summarize, during the studio’s search for authenticity of Tonto’s Native American background, did the writers somehow forget that another character’s background story is from a completely different tribe, not to mention the other side of the country? Besides these seemingly minor character flaws, the rest of the movie progresses at a tedious pace, with the exception of the beginning and end of the movie. That’s where most of the action scenes take place. With a whole two and a half hours to fill, the rest is a disappointment to the audience. A lack of development in Reid and Tonto’s relationship and the slow pace of the story reduces this film to a failure when it had the potential to receive some of the desired acclaim. To sum it all up, when you make a movie about The Lone Ranger, make sure he is the focus of all the publicity and the central character of the film, not just a secondary one to yet another over-the-top Johnny Depp character.

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Monsters University As Nostalgia Strikes

A common theme in Pixar/Disney in the past few years has been nostalgia for the ‘90’s’ kids. Andy went off to college in “Toy Story 3,’ ending a beloved series as people found themselves falling into their college years, when they first saw the film still in pampers. The only Disney movie to do this

become a Scarer, he enrolls at Monsters University, where he’d use his brainiac sensibilities to work his way to the top of the class. Unfortunately, he is constantly branded as “not scary.” James P. Sullivan, on the other hand, is heir to a Scarer throne, and with his fierce exterior relies on no tactic, not recognizing that children react differently. The two find themselves needing to win the Scare Games cup – an act that can only be completed whilst in a “Greek” House. Sully and Mike find a place in Oozma Kappa, the underdog frat, and with their unique abilities help bring the team of misfits together to win the games,

the dark undertone, almost a bit too dark. MU, a prequel to the beloved and memorable “Monsters Inc,” plays much more into the target audience’s humor. There are many puns and references that give it the “typical teen college flick” feel, very 80’s, invoking amusement from older audiences. It is still light hearted and retains many good lessons that will hopefully instill with younger viewers. “Don’t be a Sullivan, be you,” is only one of the powerful messages the movie instills. It preaches to be who you are, and the movie also describes not judging people by their covers and hard work reaps

early was “An Extremely Goofy Movie.” “Monsters University” is the first “sequel film” from Pixar after a horrible misstep known as “Cars 2.” Attempting to ignore those films, let’s quickly look into MU before we discuss how “Toy Story 3” and “Monsters University” line up. Mike Wazowski, as his adult body suggests, was a tiny child. Determined to

with a little bit of wrong doing on Sully’s part. His mistakes lead Mike to prove himself, finally, of having a deserved spot as a Scarer, leading to where we see them in the first film. TS3 succeeded at plucking at our heartstrings while being very enjoyable for little kids. It was on the dark side, and I know of my friends, I wasn’t the only shocked by

reward. The movie can be praised for it’s animation, with Sully and Mike looking distinctly younger, and the monsters being unique and clever. My only nitpicks are the similar design of the headmistress to King Candy’s final form in “Wreck-It Ralph,” and some continuity errors. The music was wonderful, as per usual, and the movie is full of the usual Disney easter eggs.

A review of Pixar’s “Monsters University,” in relation to other Disney/Pixar work. By: Melissa-Lynn Heineman

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Discerning Greatness: The Five Best Pixar Films Ever

By Eric Cole and Jason Stack

Eric’s List 5) Wall-E: A robot destined to clean the Earth, longs for companionship, and falls in love with an advanced robot. The animation is gorgeous, the characters are memorable (the little cleaner robot!), and the movie provides a good moral message about taking care of our planet. 4) The Incredibles: Pixar has always had a touch for developing characters naturally, but they really hit it out of the ballpark with this film. How superheros deal with life after they are no longer needed is a genius concept, and of course, this movie contains Pixar’s FUNNIEST SCENE! “Where is my supersuit!?” 3) Finding Nemo: Arguably, Pixar’s most beloved movie beyond Toy Story, the heartwarming story of a dad trying to rescue his kidnapped son and growing up along the way. Amazing animation, classic one liners, and a stellar supporting cast, this film has it all. Plus, DORY! 2) Ratatouille: Personally, this is my favorite Pixar film. The story is just so original! A rat who wants to be a gourmet chef? This is when I knew Pixar could do no wrong. The story flows naturally, the characters feel organic, again, the animation is awesome, and Anton Ego is one of the great antagonists ever. An underrated classic. 1) The Toy Story Trilogy: I cheated. I know, but how can you separate these films from each other? They all just flow together so well. The character development is some of the best on film, the characters are the most beloved of all of Pixar’s creations, the antagonists have depth, the styles of films touched upon are varied, and the memorable moments keep on coming. Pixar will never do anything better than what they did here.

Jason’s List 5) Monsters Inc.: Pixar succeeds at making the ordinarily scary unscary, thanks to an excellent voice cast, which portrays the monster world as misunderstood, gathering screams for fuel.

4) The Incredibles: Besides proving Brad Bird and Michael Giacchino’s combined talent, Pixar managed to bring a superhero family to the ground. And you can’t deny that Samuel L. Jackson kills it as Frozone.

3) The Toy Story Trilogy: With this overall excellent trilogy, Pixar provides a glimpse into the childhood dream of talking toys fighting back against evil kids, obsolescence, and dealing with their owner growing up.

2) Wall-E: Space is the final frontier ... even for the overweight and lazy human race, which is saved by an ancient trash-collecting robot who falls for a scanning robot that returns to Earth to check for signs of life. It’s beautiful and so is Peter Gabriel’s end-credit song!

1) Up: You laugh, you cry, you cheer for the unexpected heroes (and underdogs ... and Dug). It’s got everything you want in a Pixar film, even though you might not have expected it.

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A stranger asks for help finding his son, you think his name is Pablo, do you? What were we doing?

... Just Keep Swimming ...

... Sw imming, Swimming...

You just developed super powers, and need a costume.

Stop Singing!

Capes are so last decade.

Everyone knows the only way to fly is balloons right?

Dory

Carl Fredricksen

Buzz Lightyear

Princess Merida

Edna “E” Mode

Charming, funny and upbeat Dory is the best companion anyone could wish for. Her positive “just keep swimming” attitude helps her overcome the fact that she can’t remember what she was just doing.

Everyone’s favorite curmudgeon with a heart of gold. Life turned Carl into a grumpy, bitter, old man but inside still beats the kind heart of a boy looking for adventure.

Brave, Dashing and intelligent Buzz sometimes falls prey to his huge, galaxy class, ego. Buzz is a good friend and leader even when donning a cap and answering to the name Mrs. Nesbit.

A brave, free spirited, tom boy who is more eager to embarrass the boys in archery than to wear a dress and behave as a proper lady. Merida treads her own path and won’t be told what to do.

Talented and eccentric Edna Mode is a creative mastermind. Edna loves her work, perhaps too much, creating machine washable fashion that can with stand a temperature of over 1,000 degrees.

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You are Warned that the nearby cliff is dangerous to climb, do you? Consider t he advice .

Stay home.

Your toys suddenly spring to life, do you? Scream “Awesome!”

Accept your new name “Sharkbait”.

You are Suddenly hurdled to the stars on a rocket , do you?

Fle e in terror!

You’re summoned to the top of Mt. Wannahockaloogie to join the faternal brotherhood of tankdom.

Your friend is habouring a dangerous human baby, do you?

Why does this always happen to me?

Think, maybe I’ll meet new friends.

You see a light that disappears into the woods everytime you near.

I Think I’ll sit this one out cowboy.

Oh, shiny light!

Hey thats just Will. He throws a great party

Nemo

Sheriff Woody Pride

WALL·E

James P. Sullivan

Michael Wazowski

Young and naive Nemo isn’t fazed by his father’s warnings for caution. Too young to be jaded by the world Nemo refuses to let his damaged fin keep him from doing what he has to.

Woody is a good ole’ western law man. Well liked he is the de facto leader and maintains the status quo. He hardly goes out looking for adventure but it always seems to find him. Woody is a standup guy.

WALL·E is a curious and creative little robot. His curiosity often leads to moments of creativity and trouble. Alone in the world save for his pet roach WALL·E is above all else lonely.

Big hairy and brutish Sulley is a teddy bear. A top notch scarer Sulley is really rather caring and kind. Sulley is also incredibly loyal to his partner and best friend Mike.

Smart and quick with a wisecrack Mike is Sulley’s trusted friend. Mike is a brave but reluctant hero. He is not one to go looking for trouble.

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Kings of The Pixar

For eighteen years, Pixar Animation Studios has dazzled audiences with their films and have established themselves as the leading animation powerhouse. What is it about Pixar films that keep audiences coming back for more, and what is it about Pixar fans that keep driving these films to the incredible successes they have enjoyed? By: Eric Cole

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When you think about it, fourteen films is a small sample of what a studio is capable of when said studio has a large swath of films to choose from. It’s the equivalent of pocket change to studios like Paramount, Fox, or Universal. However, when it comes to a studio like Pixar Animation, fourteen films means everything because it’s everything they have to show since getting into the animation game in 1995. Fourteen films and fourteen chances to leave an indelible and positive image on the public’s mind. For many years, and rightfully so, Disney was considered the king of animation, but that is no longer so. As far as audiences are concerned, Pixar will reign supreme over Disney for a long time to come. What is it about Pixar Animation that makes it a cut above the rest of the animated fare out there? When the company produced ‘Toy Story’, its first motion picture, in 1995, few could have predicted the success that the company would be enjoying today, and yet, here we are. The world marvels at every film that Pixar produces, but why has it come to this? What made Pixar into the giants they are over the last eighteen years? The answer is simple really: Their films are simply better than most of their competitors’ films. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, and that’s not to say that every Pixar film is a masterpiece,

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but a majority of their films hold true to of ants fighting an army of grasshoppers. this answer. Half of their films have won An entire city where monsters, who come Best Animated Picture at the Oscars. Two from our closets, use our own screams as of them, ‘Up’ and ‘Toy Story 3’, have been a power source. A father fish searching the nominated for Best Picture, and eleven ocean for his kidnapped son. The family of them have opened at the top of the dynamics of a group of superheroes. A rat box office. You don’t find that kind of sucwho would like to become a gourmet chef. cess without managing to put out some A robot who longs for companionship and quality pictures! falls in love with an advanced robot. An It starts with the initial story concepts old man who ties thousands of balloons that Pixar has come up with over the years. to his house and flies it to South America. Just think about ‘Toy Story’. This was the Several words come to mind when you very first computer-animated featurethink about these sort of ideas: Creative, length film; for bold, innovative, most film compabut most of all, They are a nies, that would successful. group of have been enough. Once the story They won a special is established, passionate nerds next step in thethe Oscar for simply who love what they pulling off the feat! creative process is Why shouldn’t do, and when you get to design characters Pixar have rested to inhabit the world a group such as that on their laurels and you have created, just been grateful and Pixar has certogether, being good for this alone? A tainly created some just isn’t good lot of other film memorable characcompanies would ters over the years! enough. have done just that. It is hard to argue However, Pixar that the characters is no ordinary film company. They are a from ‘Toy Story’ are some of the most group of passionate nerds who love what beloved characters of the last 20 years, they do, and when you get a group such as and for good reason. Even though they are that together, being good just isn’t good pixelated images, Pixar’s characters have enough. They were not just satisfied with great heart and depth; they have hopes creating the very first computer animated and dreams like every other sentient being film. These creators put a highly original on this planet, but most importantly, they and highly entertaining story together, cre- have flaws which make them all the more ating a film that many people still consider human. Woody has a mean jealous streak. to be the greatest of all the Pixar films, and Buzz is a touch arrogant. Flik is ignorant. with good reason. A story about a group Dory is forgetful. Remy is headstrong and, of toys who come alive when their owner well, you get the idea. The point is that is not around? What kid doesn’t dream their flaws give them the heart that is a about that happening to them someday? trademark of a Pixar film, and it is the sum Once Pixar had established their sucof all of their parts that make them stand cessful formula they refined it and made it out in the archives of film. even better with each subsequent release. You can’t talk about the characters in a Take a moment to think about some of the Pixar film without mentioning one of the concepts that have surrounded Pixar films, biggest reasons why they have become and just how original they can be. A group so popular: the voice actors. It is amazing

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Entertainment the kind of talent that Pixar has been able to assemble both in front of the mic and behind the scenes. Fun fact: did you know that Joss Whedon helped write the screenplay to the first ‘Toy Story’? Amazing, right? What’s more amazing, though, is the who’s who of people that Pixar has managed to assemble over the years: Samuel L. Jackson, Owen Wilson, Michael Caine, Kevin Spacey, Tim Allen, Ellen Degeneres, Willem Dafoe, Allison Janney, Denis Leary, Paul Newman, George Carlin, Michael Keaton, Ian Holm, Peter O’Toole, and the list goes on. However, there is one name who set the tone for Pixar movie voice actors, and that is Tom Hanks. Consider this: When ‘Toy Story’ was released in 1995, Tom Hanks was in the midst of being the second actor to ever win back-to-back Best Actor Oscars for ‘Philadelphia’ and ‘Forrest Gump’, and Pixar managed to get him in their first film. Getting Tom Hanks added some serious clout to the voice cast, and it set the tone for the brand of actors Pixar would be able to get in the future.

None of those reasons mean anything without quality writing to help guide the stories and characters along, and this is where Pixar truly shines. Like Disney before it, Pixar has mastered the formula to make quality entertainment for people of all ages. In fact, as ludicrous as it might sound, a point could be made that Pixar makes films for adults with elements for children rather than the more traditional reversal of films for children with adult elements. Why do I say that? Think about some of the themes that have been prevalent in Pixar films over the years. How many children are going to understand pursuing your dreams at all cost, as portrayed in ‘Ratatouille’? How many children will appreciate the passing of a generation as portrayed in ‘Toy Story 3’? And what children’s film sends people into a fit of hysterics within the first five minutes because they killed off the wives of their main characters as portrayed in ‘Finding Nemo’ and ‘Up’? Some children will be able to appreciate these items, but it is the adults in the audience who will love them

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even more because they have experienced these things. This is probably the most important reason why Pixar has been so successful over the years. For many adults, cartoons are a way of letting go of our grown-up selves and escaping into the carefree times of our youth. For many children, they provide an excellent way of gaining a laugh and a smile, and to simply have a good time. For years, that has been the norm in our society, and people have been content with it. Then along came Pixar, which took what Walt Disney had started and perfected it. Cartoons do not need to be simple, nor do they need to be silly. They can be sophisticated and complex, conveying deep emotions that make adults and kids alike think beyond what they are experiencing on the screen, and they can be used to teach valuable moral lessons that everyone should learn in their lives. That is the true magic of a Pixar film, and as long as Pixar is making films, that is the magic that we will continue to experience, hopefully, for years to come.

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Christopher Lloyd in Review

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In which Christopher Lloyd’s performance in his new off-Broadway show is related to his illustrious film and television career, his personal history, and the profound talent that he displays. By Melissa-Lynn Heineman I recently had the fortune to see an off-Broadway production of Bertolt Brecht’s ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle’ directed by Brian Kulick at the Classic Stage Company. The play has a cast of 7 actors, including Elizabeth A. Davis from ‘Once’, and, as the title would insinuate, Christopher Lloyd. The play is stylized as epic theatre, a form of theatre that involves the constant reminder that you are an audience member and aren’t part of the play or its experience. ‘Caucasian Chalk Circle’ involves people suffering who relate their experiences to the story of the Caucasian Chalk Circle, a story of a woman who gives up her well-being to care for the abandoned heir to the governor, a story derived from the Chinese play ‘The Circle of Chalk’. After a series of events, the woman is arrested for kidnapping and is put on trial, with the judge being none other than Christopher Lloyd, or rather, Azdak, who is eccentric, to say the least. By that, I’ll delicately say that the character is somewhere between the Mad Hatter and Dumbledore.

Actually, the character reminds me somewhat of Doc Brown, Lloyd’s role from ‘Back To The Future’. Both are undeniably quirky, borderline insane and brilliant beyond belief. It was like seeing Doc Brown in person. And let me tell you, Christopher Lloyd is incredible. For a man of his age, it is shocking to see how much passion and vitality he has. Much of the show involves passionate monologues, accusatory yells, and joyous mocking. I remember such contrast in his many characters, along with his amazing energy levels and physicality. Sitting in one of the front rows (the stage is a thrust, meaning the audience sits on three side of the stage), I was lucky enough to be in a good viewing location, which allowed me to see small details. I was heartbroken as I saw his hands, shaking, folded behind his back. During the intermission, a friend and I discussed this occurrence and determined it to be either of nerves or age. Despite this, he, like I said before, displays a strong amount of vitality. At one point in the play, he is knocked down to the ground and rolls around with two other actors. It’s surreal to see a man with such a rich and famous background to be barefoot in tattered clothing, gallivanting and prancing around the stage while singing. This man, whose roles range from Doc Brown to Uncle Fester to Judge Doom to ‘Taxi’’s Jim Ignatowski and ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’’s Max Taber is the same man who some, like me,

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Vehicles of Sci-Fi A look at the signature vehicles of live-action Sci-Fi’s finest and most nostalgic, and in some cases, how they inspired other vehicles. By Melissa-Lynn Heineman

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grew up knowing and loving for his voicework as the Pagemaster, Hacker (‘Cyberchase’), and Rasputin (‘Anastasia’). To hear him, his legendary voice, live, and with such intention and meaning, is truly extraordinary. And, to meet him in real life was breathtaking - no - breath-stealing. This distinguished gentleman - who played a profound role in so many popular movies - is still running, yelling, and purposefully falling for the sake of enjoyment. He may be 74 and may be nearing a “ripe old age,” but I see more years ahead before he goes as fruit goes. This talented man is outstanding and it’s a pleasure to be in his presence. I look forward to more of his work, and suggest you get a ticket to see this show, if possible, or just continue (or begin) enjoying and loving his work. Live on, Christopher Lloyd, and bravo!

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TARDIS (‘Doctor Who’) – This acronym stands for Time and Relative Dimension in Space. The ship is meant for travel through space and time, and is the last of its kind. It was invented by the Time Lords of Gallifrey with a Chameleon Circuit, a bit of machinery that gives it the ability to change appearance to appropriately fit the era and location where it is stationed. Stolen by the Doctor, its Chameleon Circuit was broken, resulting in the outward appearance of a ‘60s British police box. This blue box is bigger on the inside and is home to its many passengers: the Doctor and his companions. It has been discovered to have sentience and, by extension, free will. Baby the Impala (‘Supernatural’) – This car may not be hi-tech nor a fantastical vehicle, but it is definitely a trooper and a classic. This ’67 Impala is Dean Winchester’s first love, and his and Sam’s home outside of their various motel stays. It’s been wrecked to hell and back, and nursed back to beauty by Dean. Originally their father’s,

Entertainment it has played a key role in the Winchesters’ cross-country journey and has saved their lives on occasion with its ability to withstand crashing into demons, spirits, Women in White, and possessed people.

The Phone Booth (‘Bill and Ted’) – A phone booth sent from 2688 to 1988 San Dimas, California with Rufus, a man to inspire the titular characters, in tow. It is used by Bill and Ted to collect historical figures (Billy the Kid, Socrates, Joan of Arc, Sigmund Freud, Genghis Khan, Abraham Lincoln, Beethoven, and Napoleon) to pass their high school history final exam. The second movie introduces the fact that the booth was one of many, much like the TARDIS. The DeLorean (‘Back to the Future’) – This savvy time machine is fathered and nurtured by Doctor Emmett Brown. To operate, it must have the target date entered and accelerated to 88 mph. This activates the flux capacitor. It runs on a Mr. Fusion Home Energy Reactor (a parody of the Mr. Coffee machines), 1.21 gigawatts of electricity, and Libyan-stolen plutonium. It has traveled as far back as 1885 and as far forward as 2015 in Hill Valley, California.

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Millennium Falcon (‘Star Wars’) – The Falcon is a YT-1300 light freighter with a long history. It was most famously commandeered by Han Solo and Chewbacca, and was a vital part in their lives as smugglers and supporters of the Rebel Alliance. It faced battle against the Empire. The Falcon is noted to be an inspiration for Joss Whedon in his creation of ‘Firefly,’ and its shape is featured in ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Spaceballs’.

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Serenity (‘Firefly’) – A Firefly-class ship, it is home to the main cast of the show: Mal, Zoe, Wash, Inara, Jayne, Simon, River, Book and Kaylee. Captained by Mal Reynolds, it is a small and fairly defenseless ship, notable for its speed and durability. Whedon, creator of the series, claims it is the “tenth character,” as it has value and importance to each of the characters.

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Galactica (‘Battlestar Galactica’) – This ship was one of the first 12 battlestar ships to be created for use by the Twelve Colonies during the First Cylon War. Representing the Caprica colony, it would become one of the oldest vessels of its kind. Galactica’s history leaps from success to struggle, as its inhabitants escape in it after a Cylon attack, searching for a new place to call their home.

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U.S.S. Enterprise (‘Star Trek’) - A name for multiple ships throughout the TV and film franchise, it is the main ship that the characters voyage on through space. The NCC-1701 was that of the original cast’s, the group under the famous/infamous Kirk and Spock. The Enterprise’s mission is to “ to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to boldly go where no man has gone before.” Originally a Starship Class ship, it has had a large scale of cultural impact in our world, including the first space shuttle being christened as Enterprise.

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Entertainment Cosplaying for Nerdies Cosplaying is an art form in the nerd/geek community, but it can be overwhelming, as I learned last year. Here’s what I can pass on to you, young padawan. By Melissa-Lynn Heineman Halloween, as we’re often told to believe, is the only socially acceptable time to dress in costume and be something you’re “not”. But between LARPing, conventions, the commonplace meet-up and parties, costuming and cosplaying have become much more conventional, at least to nerds. While many can read books and blogs about how to cosplay, I will share with you so key facts and tips I have begun to pick up as my first anniversary of cosplaying looms. My first experience was last fall for New York Comic Con 2012. It began when someone bought me Korra’s pelt off of Etsy. This easily gave me a reason to do the costume. I found other pieces through Etsy and altered clothes bought off of Amazon using fabric from a local fabric/craft store. This brings me to the main advice and list of things to take into consideration: ● Consider how much you’re willing to spend and budget accordingly. ● Know your websites: look at sites

that sell LARP, Medieval, and Gothica garb, withstand the elements you’ll be subjected among others. Don’t neglect the big names to? Does what you’re wearing make you like Amazon, eBay, Etsy and others. feel safe emotionally and physically? Is it ● Buy clothes too sheer? How you plan on alteris it? Don’t let gender durable ing cheaply: thrift The other thing or body type/ stores, Payless, I will touch upon is and Forever 21, for inspiration. Are you size hinder you. Your example. comfortable with ● If you can wigs, dying hair or possibilities are splurge, consider contacts? How true infinite. getting it commisto the character do sioned if you’d you want to be? (On this, it really depends on the character, for me, and how familiar with their style we are – Korra had one real outfit, for example.) Don’t let gender or body type/size hinder you. Use cosplay websites (Tumblr, DeviantArt, Cosplay. com, Cosplay Island, etc.) to your advantage and research famous cosplayers; many have tutorials on costumes and how to make accessories and weapons. Ask people how they made costumes through websites and forums – many are happy to help. And don’t be afraid to be unique and break boundaries: I once met someone in a banana outfit wearing a Wolverine costume. Steampunk or zombify it. Anthropomorphia and genderbending are awesome! There’s even cross-dressing! Model: Janell Wright. Photo by: Andrew Shipler Your possibilities are infinite. rather avoid making it yourself. Let things inspire you. This year I’m plan● Take advantage of access to people ning a River Song cosplay because I found who can help you sew, alter and dye. a River-esque dress. It’s up to you how ● Consider fabrics that suit your charac- to-the-book you are. Allow yourself to see ter and deviate accordingly. multiple possibilities and learn, and try not ● Consider comfort-factor. Is the mate- to wait until the last second. rial practical, okay to move in and able to Happy cosplaying!

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The Reality Junkieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to Reality Shows

Or Why Reality Competition Shows Are Really Good Since the year 2000 and the introduction of Survivor, reality competition shows such as The Amazing Race, American Idol, and The Voice have clogged the airwaves. While many might feel tired of these programming choices, there is a good reason why they keep appearing: they make for really good television. By Eric Cole This month brings us the season finales of television stalwarts, Survivor and American Idol. For 26 and 12 seasons, respectively, these two shows have brought us some of the most memorable television moments of the past decade, and plenty of imitators, with The Amazing Race and The Voice being the first to leap to mind. However, despite the success of these shows, there are also plenty of detractors who think that these kind of shows need to die a quick and painful death. Being a reality competition fan though, I can tell you that will never happen, and here are the top four reasons why.

Reality competition shows are a cultural experience. This reason specifically applies to The Amazing Race and Survivor, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big reason why these shows are still on the air. For many people, they will never get to travel to Russia, China, Australia, The Philippines, Thailand, Africa, or any of the other countless places these two shows have visited, so people live vicariously through these shows, myself included. I love when contestants on Survivor get a chance to win a local feast

because I get to experience a culture that I would never get a chance to see otherwise. It is a culturally enlightening experience, and it makes me feel like a more educated person.

The concepts for these shows are universally appealing. Yes, it is a valid argument to make that much of what we see in reality shows has a heightened sense of realism and, through selective editing, people are made to fit a role or look how the producers want them to appear. However, it is through this heightened realism that the concepts of the shows become entirely appealing. A race around the world? A group of diverse people stuck on an island together? A singing competition in which the viewers choose the winner? These are not new concepts and they have indeed been explored in other mediums (Lord of the Flies, Around The World in Eighty Days, etc.), but it is through the magic of television that we are able to fully realize them. Heroes become super, villains become devious, and all the while, we get to root for the people we enjoy the most.

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In part because of the heightened realism and editing of the shows, reality competition shows have provided some of the most outlandish and entertaining moments of the last fifteen years of television. For anyone who has or has not watched them, we are not likely to forget such moments as Sue Hawk’s “Snake and Rat” speech from the first season of Survivor, Johnny Fairplay’s “Dead Grandmother” lie from the show’s seventh season, the bantering and fun judges on The Voice, the elimination of Jennifer Hudson on the third season of American Idol, or any season of Big Brother stupidity. Though some say these shows are devoid of anything even remotely resembling reality, even those detractors have to admit that in the last decade, there are few shows that have provided as much memorable television as those labeled as “reality”.

Reality competition shows create legitimate superstars. There is no show that better embodies this reason than American Idol. While other reality shows can claim to have created stars in the eyes of their respective fans, American Idol is, perhaps, the only one that can claim to have created actual, global superstars. Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Katharine McPhee, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, and Clay Aiken are just some of the singers who got their first chance at fame on American Idol, names that have gone on to win Grammys, Tonys, and, in the case of Jennifer Hudson, Oscar gold. There are a lot of negatives that you can attach to a show like American Idol, but there is no denying that it has the potential to create stars for years to come, and until that ability dies, you can bet that it will remain on the air for the foreseeable future. Of course, there are plenty of things that you can say that are wrong with reality competition shows, but that can be said about all television shows. If you look long enough, everything has flaws, but in this junkie’s opinion, when it comes to reality shows, the positives far outweigh the negatives, and with Survivor and American Idol renewed for new seasons, those positives will continue to come for a long time.

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EIGHT THINGS TO DO when you’re utterly bored this summer

It’s only two weeks into your summer break and already you feel bored as hell? Has the sun driven you indoors, leaving you basking in vast pools of sweat? In the words of The Hitchhiker’s Guide, “Don’t panic”; we’re here to help! By Lucy Pegg 1. READ AN EPIC There are those books which you have been told are brilliant, but they’re long and won’t fit in your bag and you don’t have time. Stop making excuses. Lie on the beach with Anna Karenina or simply sprawl on the sofa with Les Miserables. Not only are they excellent stories, but when people ask what you read this summer, you’ll get that lovely smug glow that comes with sounding cultured and intellectual.

4. GET INTO FANFICTION If you haven’t already, why not explore the brilliant (and sometimes mildly disturbing) world of fanfiction? Your favorite show is probably on hiatus right now, so there’s no better time to get hooked. And trust me, you’ll never be able to look at Sherlock’s deerstalker in the same way again. 5. TV TIME WARP Remember all those TV shows people used to go on about when you were young, but you never watched them? Well, now’s the time to finally realize what it was people were getting so obsessed about. Buffy, Freaks and Geeks, and The X-Files are all great places to start and are guaranteed to make you wish you were born a decade earlier.

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2. LEARN A LANGUAGE Perhaps you regret giving it up in high school or you want to be less of a tourist on holiday, but learning a language can be valuable and fun. Duolingo is a great free website, and you can sign up for Code Academy (also free!) if you’re more computer-minded and want to get a grip on the wonders of coding. 3. NERDY ARTS AND CRAFTS Time to break out the glue guns! There are tons of fandom-related projects, from wand-making to knitting your own pair of Vulcan ears. Lots of these projects use materials you probably have lying around the house, and you can always try and adapt them to include more cardboard and less specialty art products.

6. LET THEM EAT CAKE So we’ve all seen those perfectly executed Captain America cakes on Tumblr and wished we could do the same. Perhaps you can! And if yours turns into a Hannah Hart-style disaster, just eat it with your eyes shut; it’ll probably taste fine anyway. 7. VISIT A FILMING LOCATION No matter where you live, they’ve probably filmed something cool near you at some point; a quick Google search often brings up a myriad of places to start. Plus, if you live in the UK, they filmed something to do with Harry Potter somewhere near you, no matter how tenuous the link may be.

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8. MOVIE NIGHT Get your friends to bring around their favorite films and see how many you can watch before falling asleep. Why not throw drinking games into the mix (Word to the wise: use fizzy drinks if you’re not old enough for alcohol and get hyper, not drunk.) or introduce fancy dress, too?

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Entertainment The Nerdfighter’s Guide to Being Outside: Summer Edition “Go outside!” they told us. “You’re wasting this beautiful weather!” they said. Well, now you’ve been ripped away from the internet, shoved out the front door, and exposed to actual outdoors during the summer. It’s dangerous to go alone! So take this: By Alyssa Nabors

Enemy Number 3: Travel

Enemy Number 1: Mosquitos Above any other insect, the mosquito is to be feared. Because of its vampiric feeding methods and prodigious proliferating skills, the mosquito is capable of spreading more serious diseases at a faster rate than any other buggy threat you will encounter. ALWAYS apply bug spray before sunscreen, and reapply just as frequently. SOMETIMES it’s a good idea to wear breathable long-sleeved clothing, like linen pants and cotton shirts, especially if you are camping or hiking.

Summer is a fantastic opportunity for travel whether with friends, on a family trip, or as part of work or school. The important thing to remember is that when travelling to a different country, there may be different or increased dangers. ALWAYS check with your doctor to see whether you will need any vaccinations or preventative medications before leaving. SOMETIMES you will want to bring over-the-counter medications with you, such as antacids or painkillers, if you would prefer to use a brand you are familiar with. Bring a supply that will last a week longer than your trip! NEVER assume that the old rules don’t apply: you still need sunscreen, bug spray, and to stay hydrated.

NEVER assume that a citronella candle or bug zapper is enough to keep the enemy at bay.

Enemy Number 4: Not Going Outside Enemy Number 2: The Sun Ah, our old foe. The wrath of this cosmic inferno is twice as hazardous to we of the laptop-screen tan. Sunburn and the lasting skin damage it can bring aren’t the only things you need to worry about. Heat stroke, the effects of dehydration, and even the suppression of your immune system are all possible detriments from overexposure to the sun. ALWAYS apply sunscreen and drink plenty of water. SOMETIMES when you know you’ll be in direct sun for an extended period of time, protective eyewear will help prevent cataracts and other eye damage. NEVER ignore symptoms like dizziness, nausea, or fatigue as these could be the result of heat stroke or dehydration. Rest in a cool area, drink an electrolyte restoring beverage or cool water, and do not take medications to treat fever (i.e. aspirin).

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If you’re lucky enough to have an internship, job, or parent that will leave you alone with your laptop, you may be spending most of the summer indoors. However, a sedentary summer can be just as damaging as one in the wild outdoors. ALWAYS be aware of your physical activity level and caloric intake. If you monitor and adjust these to suit each other, you can avoid harmful weight gain. SOMETIMES if you are part of a sports team or club or other physical activity that will not occur during the summer, you may want to engage in some training exercises that will maintain your skill level. NEVER allow yourself to engage in activities you find uncomfortable; if you want to stay active but don’t enjoy running, try swimming or rock climbing, or whatever you’re interested in! Do it to be healthy, not because you feel obligated to look a certain way or to accommodate someone else.

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Fantastic Flavors: Mexican Street Corn

About two years ago, my father introduced me to Café Habana in Nolita, Manhatten. This place is definitely unique; before seating you, they often ask if you are there for just corn or a meal. Yes, their Mexican street corn is that good. The wait will often be hours to get into this tiny joint, yet if you time your meal, you can just as often be seated right away. Regardless, there’s plenty to do in the area while you wait. By Elsa Stoff When I go to Café Habana, I always start my meal with their Mexican street corn, yet the rest of their food is really good as well. The corn is served in a pair and on the cob. It is charred, smothered in a white sauce, and covered in cotija cheese and spices. The corn is served on a bed of mixed greens, along with a slice of lime for you to squeeze over the corn. That’s just the mechanics; the flavor is outrageous. I could eat a whole meal of this corn, and people do indeed make a meal out of four of them. It is the perfect combination of spices, the cheese is amazing, and the flavor from the grill comes out in it. It is messy, yet it tastes so good that I don’t mind.

from shockinglydelicious.com. It didn’t come out nearly as awesome as the restaurants, but it still tasted really good. We have since then made it a handful of times, and it is always a hit at parties. We have modified the recipe a bit to improve the outcome. Instead of the ground chili pepper on top, we mix together group chipotle pepper and ancho chili powder, with a dash of salt. We also boil the corn for five minutes in two inches of water instead of microwaving it; this makes a huge difference, and elicits a much better and sweeter flavor from the corn. I also need to emphasis how important it is to serve the corn immediately. The flavors need to be melded together at right that instant, and the heat is needed. Try this corn on your own, or even better, get down to Café Habana.

I could eat a whole meal of this corn, and people do indeed make a meal out of four of them.

My dad and I decided that we would try this amazing corn out ourselves. After doing an intensive Google search and comparing recipes that guessed at Habana’s secrets, we settled on a recipe

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When Worlds Collide The My Music Show

Television’s convergence with the Internet, and a web series produced and directed by The Fine Brothers. By: Marissa Early-Hubelbank In the big Internet vs. television debate, there are some people who believe that there are more advantages in converging the two than are in choosing one over the other. Google’s Eric Schmidt says, “History shows that in the face of new technology, those who adapt their business models don’t just survive, they prosper.” He also thinks that companies like Netflix are proof that the two get on well, and goes on to say: “…[With both, we have] the option to sit back or lean forward, to watch alone or chat with a community of viewers.” Perhaps the key to television’s survival and harmony between the two is this unique communicative opportunity presented to us.

Enter My Music. My Music was released to the public back in early 2012; it’s produced and directed by Benny and Rafi Fine, more commonly known as The Fine Brothers. Each webisode is 7-10 minutes long, grouped into segments which add up to one cohesive half-hour long episode. The story is essentially a “reality show” about a team that works for a social platform (My Music co.) which allows people to share/discover music. Each character’s persona is based off of the music they listen to and the stereotypes that follow that genre. The context of the story is that Youtube hosts this reality show, as well as the content this company creates: regular mini shows about real music and pop culture. It’s a webseries designed to feel as real as possible; no matter what’s being filmed, it’s always within the context of the My Music universe within our own. A ton of effort is put in to making the whole thing feel like an actual reality show, and the results are pretty satisfying. For

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A ton of effort is put in to making the whole thing feel like an actual reality show, and the results are pretty satisfying example, you might see a picture go up on “the company’s” Facebook page. A week later, what’s been documented by the crew is uploaded to Youtube and gives context to the post. The continuity between each episode is rock solid; the actors (many of whom are popular Youtubers) play believable roles; the people behind costume and set design are hugely talented. A person could go on and on about all of the things that went into the entire production, and this article only scratches the surface; go watch the behind the scenes videos on the Youtube channel. It’s pretty incredible. In this way, My Music has attained the “best of both worlds.” This show is a display of the greatest elements of television combined with the benefits of staying connected in the modern age. It’s a really cool experiment, and the results are fantastic. This is just one successful instance of convergence. If television is to have a future outside the TV box, perhaps one model it will come to fit will be similar to that of My Music.

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The Political Situation in North Korea You may remember an old internet video in which a man with a funny accent talked about how the world was likely to end; the focus of said video mainly being about mutually assured destruction and nuclear weapons. I can think of no better way of opening this particular discussion than with: “ruling out the ice caps melting, meteors becoming crashed into us, the ozone layer leaving and the sun exploding, we are definitely going to blow ourselves up.” (Jason Windsoe, End of Ze World, YouTube) And the most recent contestant on “Who’s Going to Light That Fuse!” is North Korea. By: Alyssa Nabors Let’s go ahead and start out with the most obvious question you may have:

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Oh God, North Korea’s going to blow us up?!? Do we have bomb shelters anymore?! Where can we go?! What will we do?!?! Okay, calm down. It’s highly unlikely that the political situation, as it stands, will devolve into nuclear warfare. At this point in time, North Korea does not possess a weapon capable of striking the United States. As Andrew Tarantola and Brian Barrett wrote in an April article for Gizmodo, they have “the range but not the brains”, meaning that the technological gap in guiding the missile will take at least a few years to close. Additionally, disapproval from North Korea’s allies will likely deter such action, and there are defense systems in place to destroy a missile before it hits. Are you breathing normally again? Good, let’s move on. Why would North Korea want a nuclear weapon capable of targeting the United States? Having the capability of causing the United States harm is seen not only as a symbol of power in the international theater, but it could be a powerful bargaining chip when attempting to get aid from the United States.

What aid? The United States has various government programs that provide food, medical attention, and education to people in other countries. North Korea has been excluded from these programs, and programs from other countries, because of international sanctions made against them over the past few months. These sanctions were meant to deter North Korea from continuing its nuclear weapons program. Well that seems to have worked wonderfully. Do the people in North Korea really need help? The extreme isolationism of the country and the frequent failure of diplomatic relations with North Korea’s leaders means that little reliable information on the quality of life of the North Korean citizens is available. However, it is widely accepted that there are and have been food shortages for a long time now, and that the food is unevenly distributed in a class hierarchy. What can I do? You can attempt to find organizations that still provide aid to North Korea, but most of all you can raise awareness of the reality of the situation. Leaving the country is all but impossible, and some refugees that are able to make it out are simply deported. So many people are focused on the possibility of a hostile nation having powerful weapons, which is a real concern, that they forget the many people suffering and unable to improve their situations. And just to sum up: The reason that people do get so focused on the nuclear weapons issue is that since the Cold War people have considered nuclear warfare as a real possibility for the world’s destruction (it’s more likely than a zombie apocalypse or robot uprising, anyway). The question we are faced with is: how do we react to someone attempting to use this power and the fear that it drives to get what they want? And more importantly, how do we account for and protect the innocent lives that are caught in the middle?

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We Seem To Have Sprung A Leak What’s more important: whistleblowers or the information they reveal? By: Alyssa Nabors In April of this year, a scandalous piece of information regarding the National Security Administration’s surveillance practices surfaced. Outrage shook the national media, and many steps were taken to rectify the situation. Unfortunately, instead of the public and media focus being on the unscrupulous practice, the ability of such information to reach the public took center stage. Over the course of the last several years, many individuals privy to information about government and corporate activity have struggled with a decision to break confidentiality and release it to the public. Considering the heavyhanded backlash experienced by such whistleblowers, it is difficult to believe these individuals were simply attempting to gain notoriety. Rather, to risk their careers and in many cases their freedom, there must be some conscience-fueled impetus to cause them to leak the information to the public.

Why do subsequent media reportings regarding the leak involve the fate of the whistleblower, rather than what the leaked information implies? Is it truly important to focus on how the information got out and who released it? Why do subsequent media reportings regarding the leak involve the fate of the

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whistleblower, rather than what the leaked information implies? In the case of the NSA leak, there has been some speculation that the reliance of the NSA on private firms causes a lapse in matters of security clearance. There is information held by government agencies that we, as a people, do not want shared; for example, the location of people in witness protection, or social security information. We want to know that those agencies have unassailable information security practices. However, the information that was leaked in April regarded an NSA request to a phone company for call records. This request was written in such a way that suggested that this type of request, for all calls, was made on a regular basis, maybe to more

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than just the company in question. See how many recent articles there are about this issue. Try to find someone making a real impact in getting more information or changing this practice. Unfortunately, the way that these individuals are painted makes them seem unpatriotic. The man responsible for the NSA leaks has taken refuge in a foreign country. Some whistleblowers are in prison; some having been sentenced, and some awaiting trial. Perhaps there were better courses of action they could have taken. Don’t passively hear about these incidents; learn as much as you can about them! Find the facts and make up your own mind. Don’t let the latest headline dictate what the real issue is.

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State of Confusion Still unsure of where to head after the ousting of former President Mohammed Morsi, Egypt tries to make tentative plans for the future in a state of uncertainty. A temporary leader, Adly Mohammed Mansour, has been appointed and has begun work on a transitory government with mixed reception. The country’s revolution has received mixed reception as well from nearby countries. By: Colleen Good It has been a tumultuous month for Egypt as growing unrest and discontent came to a head on July 3rd when President Mohammed Morsi, in office for only a year, was ousted through protests by Tamarod, a grassroots rebel campaign. Morsi, who originally studied as an engineer, became President in 2012. Though Morsi was only in office for a year, under his reign Egypt’s economy grew worse, and in November of 2012 Morsi gave himself unlimited power so that the rules of Egypt’s constitution did not apply to him. Unrest concerning

Morsi’s rule started in the spring of this year and culminated at the beginning of July when rebels and the Egyptian government came together to dispose of Morsi. Since then, Egypt has been in a state of flux as they struggle to piece together a provisional government to review the constitution and find a permanent leader. The constitution was also suspended on July 3rd by the military. The official temporary leader of Egypt is currently Adly Mohammed Mansour. Mansour was appointed to this position by the military in June of this year; he did not actually officially start until July 1, two days before Morsi was ousted. Mansour has been on Egypt’s Constitutional Supreme Court since 1992, and has practiced law for many decades, stretching back into the late 1960s’. Mansour was heavily promoted and embraced by the rebels to be the interim leader of Egypt before Morsi’s disposing. Mansour has taken on the role actively and has already done things like appoint a new prime minister and draft a decree of transitory plans for Egypt. These plans, however, were rejected by many parties in Egypt including the Muslim Brotherhood and the Tamarod rebels. The decree detailed a lot of significant changes such as

setting up a panel to draft a new constitution within two weeks. Some of the groups, such as Tamarod, stated that they had not been consulted when it came to Mansour’s new decree. The decree outlined that once the new constitution was drafted, elections for parliament would take place in 2014. Once parliament was elected and convened, a new president would be elected. Along with the ambivalent response to Mansour’s proposed transitory decree, responses across many nations has been mixed as well. Some countries, such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, fully support Egypt’s new regime, and have even pledged financial backing. Others, like Turkey, disapprove of the nature of the new administration, feeling that it was unacceptable to start a democratic government through militaristic means. As it stands now, Egypt is still in an uncertain state, with very little government structure in place and riots and violence still commonplace on the streets. This is leading some political analysts to wonder if there may be a holy war in the future of Egypt. Whatever is in store for Egypt it certainly seems unclear.

Crowd assembles to celebrate Morsi’s ousting By: S. Behn [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Google The First Step

Images By Tedeytan (Flickr) [CC-BY-SA-2.0 (http:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

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to a Crazier Tomorrow In an ever evolving world of technology filled with smartphones, e-readers, and smaller and smaller personal computers, the first real look at the future might just have come through the eyes of Google. By: Eric Cole Fun Fact: Did you know that the first call from a cellular phone was made forty years ago by Mr. Martin Cooper? He made it on a phone that weighed 2.5 lbs, was 9 inches long, and had a 30 minute battery life. Just think of how much technology has changed since then, and how far cellular technology has come. Now think of how much farther we have to go. When you think of the future, I imagine that you picture it a lot like the way I picture it: flying cars, teleportation, and the ability to download information directly into our brains. It is not hard to imagine that that sort of future is still a long ways off. However, that first step is here and now in the form of a new piece of technology from Google. Ladies and Gentlemen, when we are all downloading things into our brains, I would like us all to remember that it was Google Glass that was our first step there. What is Google Glass? It is hard to imagine anyone who might have not heard about this new toy from Google, but in case you haven’t, let’s do a quick summary. Google Glass is essentially a pair of eyeglasses made out of titanium. However, instead of serving our vision needs, the glass serves as a computer screen. In the top right hand corner, there is a constant visual in the form of a clock, and the glasses can be used in a variety of ways including taking a picture, recording a movie, starting a Google Hangout with friends, and getting turn by turn directions. This can all be done in one of two ways. First, by using a touch menu on the side of the glasses, or, secondly, by using a voice command preceded by “Okay Glass.” Essentially, Google Glass is an easier way of interacting with our friends instead of taking out a smartphone.

What do the critics say? With every new piece of technology, there are always going to be those who have negative things to say about it. However, it seems as if critics have been particularly harsh to Google Glass. According to Business Insider (http://www.businessinsider.com/ nobody-really-likes-google-glass-2013-5): Nobody likes Google Glass, and they have a whole list of reasons why including the battery life is horrible, the visual display can cause a headache, the voice prompts do not always work, and you can not mess around with any settings. While these technical issues can be justifiable, it is an article on CNN that is particularly jarring to this author. In this article (http://www.cnn. com/2013/05/03/tech/mobile/google-glass-dorky) published last week, the author essentially states that they do not believe Google Glass will ever succeed simply because they are dorky looking and nobody will ever want to be seen wearing them. Why the critics are wrong... I can only imagine what it must have been like to walk around in the seventies carrying around a phone that weighed close to three pounds. Can you imagine the looks you must have gotten, or how much you might have been made fun of. It is not a stretch to say that the original cell phones were very dorky looking, but soon everyone noticed the convenience of them, and they became an extremely valuable commodity. More and more our society is becoming fast paced. We are a people who crave information, and we want it as fast as we can. That is something that Google Glass does very well. With just a few words, you essentially have the whole world in the corner of your eye at all times thanks to Google. Yes, the technology still needs work, but so did the original cell phone. After those tweaks were made though, that particular item seemed to enjoy a great amount of success, and I can see the same happening for Google Glass. Is it the future of technology? No because give it a year and someone will come along with something faster and better. However, is it the first step to a larger tomorrow? Absolutely, and the excitement of that moment is something that can never be taken away from Google. No matter how hard people might try and take it away.

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Art & Literature Ghost Town The bar is just a bar. Like a ghost, it is a sad reminder of beauty past. Buildings cannot speak—when I leave, It does not call after me to return. I enter to emptiness and leave the same; A ghost in my own right, I suppose. The walls are bare; the floor is full of drunken mistakes — All I do is sit in the corner and remember; The feeling of his hand on my shoulder, his breathe in my ear, my heart in my throat as I breathed him in. The bar is empty and so am I. We pretend, but it is no use. If I can see through the lie So can they.

By Evie Saphire-Bernstein

John Green Quotation Poems

U and I Digesting Fruit We are two vowels U and I Put in a short list of vowels A E I O U and sometimes Y Nobody ever says A E U I O and sometimes Y Because they don’t feel that U and I should be together It’s an old line, but it still rings true If I could rearrange the alphabet Not only would I put U and I together But I’d also put U before the rest While in this pondering I find myself audibly envious Of your next-door neighbor in vowels O, how I wish I were him. To have access to more than just Your simple curvature Forgive me for staring And I’m sure U wouldn’t notice Me, because Well, look at me I am a stick A straight line So slender and without depth that If U were to employ kerning Against me I would vansh wthout notce There must be a way To rearrange U and I And sometimes I have to ask Y “How do you deal with the stress Of being forever unable to coexist

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Paper Towns

With those who ostracize you Due merely to an infamous identity crisis?” And Y looks at me with an androgynous expression And says, “Stress is only a concoction of four letters: S T R and E.” Y only said this, with no further words In that nonsense, I realized something that rescued my hope: Letters have no order That S T and R didn’t have to stay R S and T That E needn’t precede all three And that such could be the case for U and I O, you were a great fourth vowel, But we don’t need you at the moment, Since we’ve got a word without your existence. “Fruit” Listen to it with your eyes Peel apart its structure And you will see that in it Between all of the effort Between all of the FRT It took to construct this word There is always to be found U and I together And U will always come first

By Jordan (wordswordswords.tumblr.com)

But it’s even harder to believe In anything else.

I may die Youth Obscured Under Nostalgic Grief, But at least I’ll die Something Memorable: A Refined Thought.

A Place: A Pocketed Eden/Romanticized Town For a Phantom: A Phenomenal, Ephemeral, Romanticized Girl.

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An Abundance of Katherines

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

To Have Every Wayward Affectation You Yield On Unfold, Flourishing As Lifetime Longing Accrues, Soon Letting Every Emotion Pour

There’s no romance in Graphs, Equations, Or Math; Each Tale, Related Yields.

It’s hard to believe in…

Slowly, then all at once.

Chance, Or In Creations Invented, Drawing Everyone Nearer, Changing Everything,

John Green-inspired poems By Jacob Jardel

Looking For Alaska

Just you watch.

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The Fault in Our Stars I fell in love—

Art & Literature On Another Note Thank you For the infinity you gave me, Even within these

Numbered days. But now I go to seek A Great Perhaps, Maybe another Infinity; To seek another Hurricane, Another paper town

The Funny Man I see words on your face. They are poetry. Your eyes, your jaw, They read:“I love her”. But, your mouth never Speaks. You are a funny man. Self-professed to be a writer, but We never see you with pen and paper. You stole a woman’s trenchcoat. You wore it, like it was your Security blanket. And it wasn’t until the you went to Defend her against her fears that your coat was reclaimed by it’s rightful owner. You are a funny man and She loves you. Knock, knock, knock She loves you. I see it in her eyes, you could hear it on her breath If you listen. Your ears are too busy with the sound of your own Determined incompetence. These words on your face, they need life. You need music and sound to make them come to light. If these words came to light, and Maybe if she was close enough to hear, and Maybe if her ears aren’t clogged as well, Maybe she’ll hear your music of love.

By aplethoraofpamelas.tumblr.com

From which I can’t Escape; Maybe even to seek Answers to questions Unscientific— Or even just a Ghost. Either way,

Thanks for your Infinity; I’m off to seek My own. Liebe immer.

By Jacob Jardel

Broadway Argument Long ago You are going to bed In someone else’s lifetime I think she’s high on cold medicine Someone with my name I didn’t take cold medicine I’ll drag you don’t think I won’t Who looked a lot like me I’m not going to bed Take some Benadryl The world has gone mad today It’ll clear up your bronchial tubes And good’s bad today Going to bed early is counterproductive And help you sleep And black’s white today I’m breathing fine And day’s night today You need to go to bed If I go to bed early I won’t fall asleep And though I’m not a great romancer Get in your pj’s and do your reading in your bed I know that I’m bound to answer when you propose I’M NOT GOING TO BED. GO AWAY. That’s mean Anything goes.

In a way it’s someone else’s story I don’t think she’s in this universe I don’t see myself as taking part at all I think she’s on Neptune Neptune is a part of this universe Yesterday the girl that I was fond of This won’t be coherent You’re enjoying yourself too much Finally could see the writing on the wall We could put something in her tea To make her fall asleep And though there’s nothing left to say I don’t want tea anymore I could be in someone else’s story You are your own person I could take my chances further down the line I’m going to do my reading and watch a movie Trouble is the girl is me You should go to bed I am my own person The story is the girl is me

By Elanna Bellows Italicized lines are quoted from Broadway songs: Someone Else’s Story (1st and 3rd stanza) and Anything Goes (2nd stanza).

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By Eefje Savelkoul Two pages from my sketchbook.

By Frostie Savage.

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By Priscilla Tan A simple sketch of a certain Looney Tunes character. Priscilla is 20 and from a tiny island called Singapore.

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