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Dear Long-distance Lover,
Long-distance relationships are tough. Be sure to ask yourself whether or not the boy is worth this struggle. It is often hard to spend weeks or months at a time away from a person that you are supposedly "in a relationship" with. If you can deal with this, keep things going! If you think this will make you an emotional wreck, it is probably best to cut ties with the boy. Good luck!
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Dear Confidenceless,
Try not to internalize what your coach says or does too much. Your coach should be there to offer constructive criticism... not make you feel nervous. If you are feeling that anxious, it is best that you talk to a trusted teammate or adult or even the athletic director. If you are feeling this way, chances are teammates feel the same way. Maybe she isn't quite fit to be a coach.
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Dear Mg,
You can only try to convince them so much before they will stop listening. The sad truth is that once people start smoking, it is often extremely hard to quit. You can help them by shining light on what is positive about staying drug and tobacco free, but you can't give them an ultimatum. It is hard to grasp, but you have to handle the situation delicately in order to prevent driving them away. You may ultimately find that their decisions have too much of an impact on the people that they are. Be sure you are choosing the right friends!
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Hello Wondering Maverick,
Journalism is an elective course. If you are interested in being in the class you can go see your counselor and sign up! We do not interview potential classmates in order to be chosen to be in the class. There is no "try-out" process. You just sign up and we will teach you everything you need to know! :) I highly recommend joining, it's a great experience. You learn about writing, interviewing, advertising, designing, photographing, and so much more! Feel free to stop by room 430 if you have any further questions!
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Hi struggling sophomore,
It's hard to make friends in high school. People can be very clique, and not very welcoming to new members. I recommend trying to talk to kids in your classes that you usually wouldn't talk to; the quiet people that you would usually overlook. Most likely, these kids are having just as hard of a time making friends as you are. If you try to talk to new people, I'm sure you will find someone that you have things in common with and are nice to you! Best of luck!
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Dear Worried Senior crusher,
It depends on your behavior and on the girl. If her parents are conservative, then I do not recommend pursing a relationship with her. However, if the parents are understaniding and she has already approached them about it, then you can persed with caution. Good luck,
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We can't just report positive things, we have to cover all school issues. Our past editor in chief may have been too forward and didn't want to ruin the reputation of the paper, that is why he resigned. Our editors and staff are completly different this year, and we hope to impress you with our first issue.
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Dear Forbidden Lover,
Try to have a mature conversation with your parents so they respect and understand where you're coming from. It is important to show your parents that they can trust you. If your parents ask that you break up with your boyfriend, you can always still have that relationship, but without the label.
Good luck,
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Dear Confused,
Journalism is driven on purely proven and honest facts. We try to always get the story straight and never mean to accuse anyone. All of our stories are backed up with evidence. We publish the truth, even if people don't want to hear it.
I don't know where this came from. This current staff has not published anything yet, but we hope to not let you down.
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Dear Single Mingler,
A lot of people have never had boyfriends, even seniors! Just because the friends in your group have had boyfriends, doesn't mean that you need one. It is perfectly normal to be single throughout high school. A lot of high school relationships are just practice and very short term. It is not worth fretting about.
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Dear Stuck in the Middle,
Talk to more of your friends, if everyone basically agrees that he is annoying, chances are he is. Because you life him, you may be blinded to see his flaws. If not, try to show your friends that he is actually a good guy.
Good Luck!
Mavy -
Homecoming is a casual costume dance. Spandex are appropriate, but you have to follow school dress code. Nothing too scandalous, or you won't get let in.
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Dear Formal Fretter,
Don't be scared! Many people are rejected after asking someone to Formal, but they still go! You can always ask someone else, or even go solo. Don't make too big of a deal when you ask someone, unless you know they will say yes (ie. you are already dating each other). Don't feel discouraged if the first person you ask rejects you, you can easily ask somoene else. Also, the person you ask should be someone you talk to and you feel comfortable with, don't just randomly ask a guy you have never talked to. It will make the asking process awkward and the dance even worse if he ends up saying yes. The good news is you have plenty of time to get to know a few guys and see who you have a good connection with. But, remember, you could always go solo, or stag. People have fun no matter what! Thanks for the question!
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Wow what a great question! I'm sure a lot of seniors are feeling the heat! A great thing to do when approaching college apps is setting reasonable goals for yourself! For example, make a goal to finish an essay, or even two, a weekend. If you keep an even pace for yourself, you are guaranteed to finish on time!
Stay organized with all your paperwork and deadlines, making sure you don't miss out on any great opportunities. A great way to do this is by keeping an organized binder with separate folders and dividers for each school you are applying to. You could even make separate folders for scholarship information or SAT/ACT information.
Through naviance you can sign up to go to seminars, put on my specific colleges, at school! The colleges send representatives to visit our campus, and you save a trip having to visit their school!
And finally, turn in your college apps ahead of the deadline! Do not wait until the last minute! The sooner you submit your applications, the sooner you can stop worrying about all the paperwork and enjoy your senior year! Good luck with college applications seniors, class of 2012! You will all do great!
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You should go up to your teacher and explain to her how you feel. It is quite possible that she actually does like you and that she is just stressed with all the work she has to do-it is the first month of school! Communication is always the best policy! So if you are getting a strange vibe from her, why not mention it! Thanks for the question!
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Most people just go by themselves or meet up with people at the dance. Our homecoming is very casual, and almost everyone dresses up in theme. Most people love to support our school all of homecoming week and it is a great time for all students. Formal and Prom is when most people ask someone to go with them, but many people go single as well. Thanks for the question!
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