ADVICE COLUMN: Warm Words of Advice for a Chilly World

Our favorite psychic has returned to give guidance to the poor unfortunate ASTIan souls. What does she have to say to help us through these harsh winter months? My friend and I are in love with the same man, and I’m afraid it’s going to tear apart our friendship. I want to continue being her friend, but I also want him sooo bad. What should I do? Please save me, Ms. Guru! -Thirsty Senior Hellur Thirsty Senior, the heart wants what it wants but it looks like yours got you in a pickle. In my expert opinion, I believe that both of you should take a step back in order to avoid any feelings of jealousy and resentment. Best of luck, Advice Guru. I’m on the basketball team but I get no minutes and all of my friends make fun of me for being a bench warmer. I want to prove to them that I’m a tough guy who deserves their respect, but it’s hard when the coach barely knows my name. What should I do? -Sad Beast Hellur Sad Beast, you need to stand up for yourself. If your coach barely knows your name then show them the beast in you so they have no choice but to acknowledge your greatness. You show out, and everyone who has ever doubted you will have to crawl back into their turtle shell. Let them know, Advice Guru I’m falling behind on my coursework because I am so in love with playing Roblox. I want to get back on track, but whenever I’m in class I begin to daydream about Roblox. I’m afraid my parents will kick me out of the house soon if I don’t heal my addiction. What should I do? -Disheartened Gamer Hellur Disheartened Gamer, video game addiction is a real problem and it’s never too late to ask for help. It’s obvious you are headed down a dark path. You need to find balance between your academics and your passion for the blox before you end up on the streets living out of a cardboard box. Thoughts and prayers, Advice Guru. How can I get my swag on like you? -Hopeful Swag Master Hellur Hopeful Swag Master, the answer you’re looking for lies within you. Pull it out, Advice Guru. I have a friend, and we’ve been friends for over a year, but I feel deep down that I’m not supposed to be friends with them. They’re always doing things that piss me off, and I don’t even think I like or respect them as a person. How do I get them out of my life? -Confused Young Girl Hello Confused Young Girl. That is not your “friend” and to be frank, you sound like the weirdo because why are you playing in your friend’s face by putting up an act if you know you don’t want them in your life? Do the right thing and end the friendship, but do so respectfully to avoid any unnecessary conflicts. Good luck, Advice Guru.