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Preparing your room to be “parent-appropriate” is only the first obstacle you must surmount when mom and dad come. I’ve found that the introductions and conversations between your parents and roommates can be nerve-racking. For instance, roommates are often accustomed to calling each other by nicknames or by their last names, which can lead to some awkward exchanges. The first time my parents met my roommates they were treated to this introduction: “Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Kester. I’m Adam, Kester’s roommate...
...adult beverage. If you’re 21, this is no problem. But what if some of your friends are under 21? Is that John ordering a Jack and Coke? Oh no, he’s pulling out his fake ID. Will he be shot down in front of mom and dad? Would they care? Do they know that he’s not a 28-year-old guy named Rodrigo Sanchez who requires corrective lenses while driving? How much longer before their flight home...
...your emails and seeking out some answers. I hope that I can steer you in the right direction, whether it be toward the Arrow Street Creperie—try the Hippie—or the registrar. So, here’s to a semester of advice. And remember, your mom was right: eat your vegetables, take your vitamins, and always, always wear clean underwear. You never know what the day might bring...
...into emergency labor. The first thing to remember, according to Harriet I. Torgerson, an ob-gyn nurse at University Health Services, is a simple string of numbers. “9-1-1. Seriously, call 911,” she advises. While waiting for help to arrive, keep the mom-to-be talking. Topics to avoid include her bloated ankles, where her wedding ring is, and the amniotic fluid all over your new Pumas. To avoid panicking, remind her (and yourself) that help is on the way. Keep her thoughts positive by asking about baby names; hide the look...
Best or worst lie you’ve ever told: “I’ve just been throwing up all night because I had bad nachos for dinner, Mom.” True story...