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No Prom Date
April 26, 2010
Filed under Advice, Top Stories
Dear Mercury, I am a senior girl who hoped to get a date for the prom, but that didn’t happen. I really want to go but feel others will laugh at me behind my back. What should I do? No Prom Date ———————————- Dear No Prom... Read more »
Summer Job Help?
March 6, 2010
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Dear Mercury, I’m 15 and want to get a summer job. I’ve never had one before, what should I do? Never Employed Sophomore Dear Never Employed Sophomore, There are lots of cool summer jobs out there. A good one to try would be at a summer camp. Ask in the Guidance Office for a list... Read more »
Very Difficult College
March 6, 2010
Filed under Advice
Dear Mercury, I want to get into a college that is listed as very difficult. What can I do to improve my chances? Worried Junior Dear Worried Junior, Your grades are the most important thing with college, but colleges also look at your extra curriculum. So try to get into lots of clubs and look... Read more »
College Fear
March 6, 2010
Filed under Advice
Dear Mercury, I’ve been accepted to a college in Florida, but I’m nervous to be so far away from family and friends. What should I do? Scared Senior Dear Scared Senior, You need to do what’s right for you. Your family will understand and support whatever you do. Your friends... Read more »
Valentine’s Day Advice
February 1, 2010
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Dear Mercury, I hate Valentine’s Day because it reminds me that my boyfriend broke up with me. How can I get through the day? Broken Heart Dear Broken Heart, Just spend Valentine’s Day with your friends & try not to focus on why you hate this day. Keep a smile on your face and keep... Read more »
Scared to Give Report in Front of Class
January 9, 2010 • Sarinis Chu, Dottie Bradshaw, & Jazmin Garcia, Advice Columnist
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Dear Mercury, I have to get up in front of my class to give my report. I’m scared everyone is going to laugh at me. What should I do? Scared Sophomore Dear Scared Sophomore, Before you go in front of the class, take a big deep breath and remember that everyone else is just as nervous as you... Read more »
Should Boyfriend be Taken Back?
January 8, 2010 • Titziana James, Sarinis Chu, Dottie Bradshaw, & Jazmin Garcia, Advice Columnists
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Dear Mercury, My boyfriend broke up with me over Christmas vacation and went out with another girl on New Year’s Eve. Now he says he’s sorry and wants me back. What should I do? Lonely & Confused Dear Lonely & Confused, Well, the best thing I can say is to explain to you that... Read more »
How can I get a job to pay for a cell phone?
January 8, 2010 • Titziana James, Sarinis Chu, Dottie Bradshaw, & Jazmin Garcia, Advice Columnists
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Dear Mercury, I want to get a cell phone and I don’t have the money for one. How do I get a job? Poor Boy Dear Poor Boy, First of all it depends how old you are. If you are 16 & older you can get a job almost anywhere where they are hiring. However times are hard & most places... Read more »
Extravagant Spender
December 10, 2009 • Jazmin Garcia, Dottie Bradshaw, Peace & Titziana James, Advice Columnists
Filed under Advice, News
Dear Jazzy - I want to buy my boyfriend something expensive for Christmas to show how much I love him. But if he buys me something cheap, I’ll feel cheated and like he doesn’t love me that much. What should I do? Ms. Extravagant Spender Dear Ms. Extravagant Spender, First off, its the... Read more »
Late Loser
December 9, 2009 • Jazmin Garcia, Dottie Bradshaw, Peace & Titziana James, Advice Columnists
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Dear Jazzy - My mother says I’m a loser because I’m late for school a lot. But I’m too tired in the morning and can’t get up when the alarm rings. What should I do? Late Loser Dear Late Loser, YOU’RE NOT A LOSER! But what you need to do is plan your day correctly... Read more »
