When your money is tight, get a job!

Staff Writer

My senior expenses calculate to $564.22 and according to my budget, by June, I will only have $375 to spare. How do I get the money?

� Seriously Broke Senior

Dear Seriously Broke Senior,

I know your senior year is very special and should be lived to the fullest. There are a few suggestions that I have for you. First, if you don�t have a job, GET ONE! You can save money from your checks to meet your goal. If you already have a job, ask for a few more hours. If everything else fails, you can ask mommy and daddy for a loan and promise to pay them back this summer.

I�ve been single for a long time and I�m not sure why. I think it started when I changed my �qualifications� of the guys I wanted. I used to date anyone just to be with someone and I always got hurt. One day I decided I wanted to get respect from other people and have respect for myself. Finally, I started to get serious about the guys I date. Now I have nobody! Why am I alone? Is there anyone out there for me?

� Longing for Love

Dear Longing for Love,

Your situation is all about life. You are growing more mature and want only the best for yourself. I trust almost every female will go through your situation at one point in time. The only thing I can suggest is stay strong. You may be depressed from time to time and will want to go back to the �old ways.� One day soon you will find someone special, and he will be someone special. If you look too hard, you will never find him. Let him find you. Until he finds you, you should concentrate on school or spend quality time with friends.

I have a really big problem. I am in jeopardy of failing my Spanish class. I have made three F�s for my nine-weeks grades. I know that�s awful, but I don�t want to take the class again. The only way I will be able to pass is if I make an A the final nine weeks and on the exam. I really dislike Spanish, but I need to pass. Help me!

� Falling Fast

Dear Falling Fast,

Work harder and ask your teacher for extra help.

My boyfriend�s mother is sick and in the hospital. His father works constantly. My boyfriend attends school and works all day long. I volunteered to watch his 7-year-old sister after school. The only thing is this employer with whom I applied for a job wants me to start as soon as possible. I need the money, but I also want to help my boyfriend�s family. What do I do?

� Boyfriend or Broke

Dear B or B,

I know this may seem tough, but there is an easy solution. Explain the situation to your boyfriend. Find a trustworthy friend that will look after his sister and promise to look after her on your day off.

Evel Shivers is a junior honors student.

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