Spartan Times

Ask Angel:Times they are a’changin’

Despite the snow on the ground, Spring has supposedly sprung and graduation is just around the corner. It’s the last stretch of the second semester and Spartans are dragging their feet to classes and starting the countdown until summer vacation.

Transition is the name of the game this month in every sense of the word for many students on campus and just as winter fades over time, unfortunately so too do the care free freshman days of yesteryear. So for all you Spartans trying to stay afloat until May or shining your business shoes in hopes of putting your college education to work… here’s to you. › Continue reading

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Ask Angel: When the going gets hard

Two months into the semester and many Spartans are already worn down by the daily grind of classes and extracurricular obligations. New Year’s resolutions are beginning to lose their shine and fade into the ever present “to do” pile of life. With just over two months left until summer, the break is so close and yet so far.

It seems to be the little things in college life that keep campus bound students maintaining their composure amidst financial frustration, the occasional bout of homesickness, and the complexities of the college kids’ love life.

For the midnight study soldier, the basketball play maker, the lovers and losers, the graduates with the goal just within sight, this edition of Ask Angel goes out to you…keep on pushin.’ › Continue reading

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Ask Angel: When the goin’ gets tough…

Only a month into the semester, and many Spartans are already worn down by the daily grind of classes and extracurricular obligations. New Year’s resolutions are beginning to lose their shine and fade into the ever present “to do” pile of life. With a whole three months left until summer, the break is so close and yet so far.

It seems to be the little things in college life that keep campus-bound students maintaining their composure amidst financial frustration, the occasional bout of homesickness, and the complexities of college kids’ love lives.

For the midnight study soldier, the basketball play maker, the lovers and losers, the graduates with the goal just within sight, this edition of Ask Angel goes out to you…keep on pushin.’ › Continue reading

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Ask Angel: Merry Christmas…or not

Another year is coming to a close, and in about a week-and-a-half Spartans will be home again, enjoying the Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, or Solstice holiday with friends and family.

As shoppers rush from store to store to find the perfect gift and while some couples snuggle up under the mistletoe this year, a few Spartans are a little less than enthused. Finals, flu epidemics, shortage of cash, and a general grinchy sentiment towards the holidays have some students beating the spirit of the season back with a stick. › Continue reading

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Ask Angel: No place like home

By Angel Mataia

Reporter

   The holidays are here again, Spartans! As students leave CNCC for a much anticipated break, the time has come to fuse campus life together with the family and friends back home. Some are pulling out their piercings and wearing a turtleneck to hide the tattoo from that crazy night in Junction.
   Others are building bridges and introducing new lifetime friends to those who matter most. On the other hand, a few Spartans have some ‘splaining to do about their “extracurricular activities” with certain significant others left behind.
   A college education is truly something to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, but what to share with Gramps around the cranberry sauce is entirely up to you. For all you Spartans spending quality time with loved ones this holiday break, have a great time and enjoy this edition of Ask Angel! › Continue reading

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Ask Angel: sketchy roomies and little secrets

Midterms are around the corner, and as fall progresses, holidays are not too far behind. Students are prepping not only for tests but for the much anticipated break and opportunity to see family members.

As Spartans prepare to head home, there are still a few kinks to work out. Dirty laundry isn’t the only thing students are bringing with them. What happens when family life and campus life collide? For those of you flying solo on the trek home or bringing along a travel buddy, this edition of Ask Angel goes out to you.

Check in next week to ASK ANGEL!

Don’t forget to submit questions to Spartanadvice@yahoo.com as well as any comments, advice of your own, or follow ups to any questions read in this edition of the Spartan Times advice column with Angel Mataia.

Remember, if all else fails, ASK ANGEL. If you don’t know… now you know.

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Ask Angel: For the love of the game

By Angel Mataia

Reporter 

   Spartans are finding that relationships and sports go hand in hand, each with its own sets of rules and regulations. Some play for fun and the sheer thrill, whereas others are in it to win it, looking for the long haul relationship. Many approach love losses with an attitude of good sportsmanship, making for a clean and easy break while, on the other hand, there are a fair share of sore losers just waiting for their rematch. In love, as in sports, there are cheaters and champions, those who play by the book and others who play dirty. Whether you hate the player or hate the game, if you’re a love MVP or benched due to injury, this edition of “Ask Angel” goes out to you. › Continue reading

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   A few weeks on a small campus can seem like a lot longer when it comes to relationships as many Spartans have found out this week. Though Halloween isn’t for another month, with some people not all is as it seems or as it should be, sorting through tricks and treats becomes pretty messy when you don’t know exactly what you’re dealing with. The masks and gloves are off in this edition of Ask Angel as best friends turn into ex friends and hidden agendas come to light. This week Spartans prove that Batman isn’t the only person who deals with the occasional two-faced adversary and whether you’re faking the funk or playing the fool, this one’s for you.

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Ask Angel: Summer romances lose their heat

It’s that time of the year again, folks! Eager kiddies pack a bagged lunch and trek back to school, the not-so-eager begin a countdown towards the next major holiday, and in the meantime, summer memories give everyone a little something to talk about. Spartans found love over the summer break, but as the leaves change colors, so do the feelings. For many this semester, the only thing worse than going back to school is going back with an unwanted study buddy. This edition of Ask Angel goes out to all the lucky, and the not-so-lucky summer loves… this one’s for you! › Continue reading

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