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Chaparral basketball starts season off strong RECAPS OF WOMEN’S AND MEN’S GAMES | PAGE 13 >
State Rep. Greg Harris talks politics post-election
Faculty exhibit opens at Cleve Carney Gallery
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Experience A warm welcome. As a transfer student at Elmhurst, you’ll get to know plenty of people with experiences like yours. About one in three of our students comes to us from another college, and we welcome more than 300 transfer students to campus each fall. We understand your needs and concerns, and we’re deeply committed to your success. Scholarship support. Elmhurst offers special transfer scholarships to qualified students. Depending on your GPA and number of credits, you could qualify for up to $19,000 a year in scholarship funding. A smooth transition. Our admission counselors will make sure your transfer experience goes smoothly. We offer generous transfer credit, and we’ll even evaluate your credits before you apply. Contact us (630) 617-3400 admit@elmhurst.edu www.elmhurst.edu/admission 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois
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Elmhurst is coming to COD! Wednesday, November 12, and Tuesday, November 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2nd floor near Starbucks.
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EDITOR IN CHIEF Joash Mencias OPINION EDITOR Parker Rechsteiner FEATURES EDITOR Kelly Wynne SPORTS EDITOR Ben Grote COPY & DESIGN EDITOR Ashlee Berner PHOTO EDITOR Lucas Koprowski
INDEX NEWS
OPINION
4 State Rep. Harris talks LGBT politics
12 Maynard revives need for ‘right to die’
FEATURES
SPORTS
7 Kate Voegele should stick to old sound
13 Basketball season kicks off
10 Faculty art exhibit on display
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14 Five tips and more
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NEWS
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Harris talks LGBT politics after Republican wave
Tracy Baim to visit for Pride Alliance speaker series The College of DuPage Pride Alliance will welcome Windy City Times founder and publisher Tracy Baim to campus at 9 a.m. on Nov. 14. in room 3245 of the Student Services Center. Tracy Baim is a prominent voice in Chicago gay media. She will be speaking to students about the research found at the 2014 LGBTQ Homeless Youth Summit.
Playhouse Theatre to screen film on Mayan weavers The Playhouse Theatre will screen “Where the Stones Tones” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the McAninch Arts Center. The film profiles the effect of globalization on Mayan weavers. The screening is free and open to the public. The film tells story of a K’iche’ Mayan family to which globalization has presented challenges and opportunities to. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Matthew Krysta, professor of anthropology and Hale Ekinci.
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State Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, discusses the midterm elections and LGBT politics with students during a visit on Nov. 7, 2014 at College of DuPage. Harris was the chief sponsor of Illinois’ gay marriage law.
State representative, sponsor of gay marriage law visits COD for Pride Alliance speaker series JOASH MENCIAS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Philosophy lecture on science The Philosophy and Religious Studies program will host a Philosophy and Science Lecture from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the Student Services Center in room 3245. The discussion hopes to cover the changing role of philosophy in science in today’s world as what the future holds for philosophy’s place in science.
Holiday Shop at the MAC Students can get into the holiday spirit this year with a Holiday Shop from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the McAninch Arts Center. The shop will be a sort of “winter wonderland” as it will feature holiday baked goods and gifts as well as a chance to have a picture with Santa. Guests will also have an opportunity to purchase discounted tickets for upcoming MAC events.
State Rep. Greg Harris said he remains unsure about Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner and expressed disappointment over the recent Republican wave across the nation during a visit to College of DuPage on Nov. 7. Harris remained reluctant over Rauner’s political positions, including the newly-elected executive’s stances on LGBT rights. “We’ve yet to see where
he stands on the issues,” Harris told The Courier. “We’ll see if he’s collaborative or confrontational,” Harris added. “We just don’t know yet.” Harris, the primary sponsor of Illinois’ gay marriage law, reflected on what recent national GOP gains meant for the LGBT movement when he spoke to members and guests of Pride Alliance, the college’s LGBT student club. “We saw something that was not so good,” the Chicago Democrat told the group, regarding the midterm elections. On the national level, Harris said with the GOP’s full control of Congress, a good number
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of LGBT-friendly candidates lost. He attributed the Republican wave to low turnout among progressive voters like young people. However, Harris pointed out local voters re-elected many Democratic supporters of gay marriage. “This is a testament to the voters in Illinois,” Harris emphasized the Democrats’ continued control of the state legislature. Harris touted marriage equality in Illinois, saying the state’s law “could be a model for the country,” citing the law’s expansion of gay rights while allowing for some exemptions for religious institutions. Harris also touched on
the expansion of gay rights and wider societal acceptance, calling it “one of the most rapid and remarkable changes in U.S. history.” Audience members had the opportunity to ask Harris questions, including ones on his life as an openly gay politician. While Harris said his sexual orientation does not usually present an issue in his profession, he receives hate mail and even death threats. “I usually don’t write them back,” Harris quipped. Email: editor@cod.edu Twitter: @joashmencias
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Oxfam Hunger Banquet Anti-poverty organization Oxfam America led a “hunger banquet� on Nov. 7. Participants experienced first hand the problem of hunger and global economic inequality around the world. The event was sponsored by the Living Leadership Program and Student Leadership Council. Visit codcourier.org for more images from this event. LUCAS KOPROWSKI/COURIER
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F E AT U R E S REVIEW
CBS series ‘Stalker’ is here to stay KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR
CBS fall premiere “Stalker” has been given the go to air an entire first season, with good reason. Similar to a division of “Law and Order,” the show focuses specifically on stalking cases and the drive behind obsessions. Each episode has a unique story line, strung together by common characters. I have always been a fan of crime shows. I’ve watched so many in my short lifetime that I can usually tell who the killer is within the first half of the episode, but “Stalker” takes twists and turns unlike any other. While some networks allow shows to come to unfair conclusions and introduce a suspect in the last five minutes, Stalker hides clues in a clever way while keeping the assailant under viewer’s noses the whole time.
The drama, which premiered on Oct. 1, is now on its seventh episode. Each storyline is driven by a specific case, but even main characters have stalkers of their own, which continue through each episode. While shows like “CSI” and “Criminal Minds” can get away with large amounts of gore, “Stalker” focuses on the story line with minimal amounts of blood and guts. For viewers who appreciate twisted stories, the acts of the stalkers make up for lack of graphic details. From pouring gasoline on victims to living in the victim’s basement, creepy, yet creative, details keep the show nerve-wracking. It is common to see repetitive themes among shows as many current series are long-running. Stalker brings a fresh per-
spective to a highly overhyped industry. Instead of sitting back and watching the same story over and over, viewers will witness new ideas and techniques applied by different types of detectives. Of course, not every idea is fresh, considering in the crime drama realm every idea has been used multiple times. Stalker finds the most creative way to twist notso-classic ideas into genius solutions. While other series like to create relatable and inviting characters, take Abby Sciuto from “NCIS” for example, “Stalker’s” characters are plagued with their own life problems. They are far from whimsical and lighthearted, which may be even more realistic than inviting personalities created to make viewers feel a connection to the character. The lead detective,
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Lieutenant Beth Davis, has been stalked herself. That is about all that the series will reveal to viewers, as she is a very guarded and seemingly cold person. Davis butts heads with newcomer Detective Jack Larson, a former playboy and detached father. Both seem to have hidden sides which will make viewers coming back to see how
their stories unfold. So far, Stalker has no shortcomings, other than the fact that the female detectives can get away with wearing six-inch heels on the job, a common misconception that Hollywood continuously gets away with. The show opens viewers up to a new kind of crime drama with enough similarities to oth-
er series that it will be enjoyable to fans of the genre. Still, “Stalker” takes twists and turns able to leave even the most cultured crime solvers stumped. New episodes of “Stalker” premier Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. on CBS. Email: features@cod.edu Twitter: @kellywynne23
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Kate Voegele should stick to old sound ASHLEE BERNER DESIGN EDITOR
Kate Voegele’s new EP “Wild Card” was released Nov. 4 of this year. She has been promoting her new on Instagram and she is currently on tour promoting the five track collection. Before her debut on “One Tree Hill,” Kate Voegele started to gain interest from recording demos for record labels. Her first demo, “The Other Side” was released in 2003. Her second demo, “Louder Than Words” was released in 2004. Shortly after, Voegele signed with MySpace records in
2006 and released her first album “Don’t Look Away” in May 2007. Kate Voegele was further introduced to the music world when she was cast on CW show “One Tree Hill” during the fifth season in 2008. Throughout the series, “One Tree Hill” incorporated lots of musical talents into the show such as Fall Out Boy, Nada Surf, Jimmy Eat World, Tyler Hilton, and many more. But in season five, Kate Voegele was introduced on the show as “Mia Catalano” a young
singer who could play the keyboard and was part of a rock band. After a couple episodes on the show, she becomes a solo artist. Because “One Tree Hill” incorporated so much music on the show, all music on the show would be listed after airing. This helped to grow Voegele’s fan base. I was an avid “One Tree Hill” fan, and when I was introduced to Voegele I was immediately hooked. Her first album “Don’t Look Away” was great. It was more on the rock side, and her songs had a powcontinued on page 8
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this sound like “Enough For Always” I liked but weren’t as loud or strong. Suggested Songs: This album was okay, but I wished she kept going with Album: Don’t Look Away |“No Good,” “Only Fooling her old sound, which made Myself,” and “Wish You Were” her stand out. Voegele’s new EP, comAlbum: A Fine Mess | “99 Times,” “Say Anything,” plete with five songs, was “Manhattan From The Sky” released Nov. 4. From following on her Instagram, Album: Gravity Happens | “Enough For Always,” I saw the hype, and was “Heart In Chains,” and “Say You’re Mine” excited for the release. After listening to all five songs, I liked it, but it was erful message to go with guy in the eye, she saw closer to her third album her powerful voice. that he was liar. Its very “Gravity Happens.” Her Her next album, “A Fine fast and vengeful, perfect Mess,” was released in to listen to after a breakup. first song “Just Watch 2009. A lot of the same This summarizes the sound Me” is an inspiring, slow song. Voegele’s next song sound that was on her first of her second album. “Carousel” is a love song album continued to the Voegele’s third album about how she is stuck in second. This album had “Gravity Happens” is a relationship that keeps more heartbreak songs where her sound started than her last album, but to change. She didn’t have going in circles. This song has more of a country feel some of her songs stayed that powerful rock sound to it because of instruon the slower side. “99 as much as the first two. ments used in the song. Times” is one of her faster She still has an upbeat Her third song “Ooh La songs about how every sound, but not as strong. La” is a happy song about time she would look this Some songs that have
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love. It doesn’t have an overall theme, and it isn’t my favorite song. The last two songs are slower songs. “Caught Up In You” (feat. Inland Sky) is a duet about love too, being caught up in your significant other. This song is OK. I’m used to her faster songs, and this is the opposite. The same goes for her last song, “When I’m Gone.” It’s a remake originally sung by Anna Kendrick in “Pitch Perfect.” Personally, I like how
Like what you hear? Check out her website www.katevoegele.com for tour information. Want a closer look at her as an artist? Follow her on Instagram: katevoegele. Kendrick sings it better. Its faster and not as slow as Voegele’s version. Overall, Voegele’s new EP is OK. I like “Just Watch Me” and “Carousel” but her other songs I
wouldn’t listen to everyday. I like her old albums better and I wish she would bring back her old sound. Email: graphics@cod.edu Twitter: @doubleEE14
Compare her music for yourself, check her out on Spotify. Listen to her EP yourself, check out codcourier.org on our Spotify playlist to hear her recent collection.
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Cleve Carney Gallery features faculty art PARKER RECHSTEINER OPINION EDITOR
An exhibition of artwork by full-time College of DuPage faculty opened on Nov. 6 in the Cleve Carney Art Gallery in the MAC. The artwork, all original works by COD studio art faculty, will be displayed until Jan. 10. The artists contributed pieces from a variety of mediums, ranging from metalwork to digital photography. The gallery has hosted several events to kick off the exhibition, including a lunch
chat with the artists about their work. On Wednesday, Nov. 12, sculptor Marina Kuchinski will discuss her experiences in the art world and her recent residency at the John Kohler Arts Center in Wisconsin. Also featured in the exhibition are Mara Baker, Charles Boone, Glenn Hanson, Jennifer Hereth, LUCAS KOPROWSKI/COURIER LUCAS KOPROWSKI/COURIER Kathy Kamal, Brad Killam, David Ouellette and Terry “Limited Assumptions #2” by Brad Killam is being “Change is Just So Hard” by Marina Kuchinski being Vitacco. displayed at the Cleave Carney Art Gallery at College of displayed at the Cleve Carney Art Exhibit in the MAC DuPage.
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“Nobody ever sorted it out for me (Justin eat your eggs)” by Marina Kuchinski is being displayed at the Cleve Carney Art Gallery at the College of DuPage.
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OPINION
Maynard case revives need for ‘right to die’ laws This week’s editorial board meeting was a bleak one. When we decided to focus on Brittany Maynard’s death, we knew we had to get it right. Maynard, as many of you probably know from the news lately, was a 29-yearold American woman who, after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, eventually took her own life with a fatal dose of barbiturates prescribed by her doctor. This has rekindled a national conversation about whether or not a person has the “right to die.” It isn’t illegal to end one’s
own life. This is a good thing. We feel strongly that a person should be able to decide to end their own life in a manner of their choosing, and a state should not actively work to prevent someone who has made this decision from carrying it out. A person cannot truly be free unless they have absolute authority over whether or not they continue existing. This by no means advocates the act of suicide. We simply mean to say that a state should not be able to compel someone to exist, from a legal perspective. All suicide isn’t the same,
we agreed. While any unnecessary death is a tragedy, in the case of suicide that tragedy is amplified by those left behind. Suicide is destructive. Suicide can be selfish. But sometimes, like in the case of Brittany Maynard, suicide makes a lot of sense. Maynard was terminally ill, and had no expectation of recovery. Her death would be slow and painful, and she expressed a fear of becoming resistant to the drugs that would lessen the pain she felt. She wouldn’t accomplish anything else. She would simply lay in a bed and wait to die. Her
life was already, effectively, over. It is easy to understand the choice that Maynard made, and almost impossible to admonish her for it. So if we accept that suicide is a legitimate and reasonable decision for Maynard to make, the actual method by which this decision is carried out is largely arbitrary. The goal is obviously to allow the person to die with the least amount of pain and suffering. One method of ensuring this is physician-assisted suicide. In Oregon, physician-assisted suicide is legal. A
physician can prescribe medication, but it must be self administered. Additional criteria must be met: -The patient must be diagnosed by two doctors with a terminal illness that will cause their death within six months. -Must be 18 -Must be capable of making and communicating health care decisions for him/herself. -Must request the medicine twice orally and at least once in writing. This is the process that Maynard went through. It makes a huge amount of sense, and it is clear from the criteria that it is treated as a last effort medical decision. We believe that this is how it should be everywhere. This type of option
should be open to those in Maynard’s situation, those who recognize that their life is all but over and want to leave with their dignity intact, of their own accord. The doctors in these cases are not murderers, or killers, or evil men. They are saviors, helping these people avoid months of torturous pain. These are some of the things we talked about, a group of healthy people in a basement of a community college. It is hard to imagine being in Maynard’s situation, having to choose between such horrifying options. No matter where you end up on this issue, one thing is undeniably true: Maynard went out the way she wanted to. In her situation, what else could you ask for?
“This type of option should be open to those in Maynard’s situation, those who recognize that their life is all but over and want to leave with their dignity intact, of their own accord.” COURTESY OF YOUTUBE/COMPASSIONCHOICES
Britanny Maynard, diagnosed with a terminal illness, chose to pass away earlier this month.
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SPORTS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Lady Chaps dominate first game of season BEN GROTE SPORTS EDITOR
College of DuPage’s women’s basketball team earned a 67-38 victory playing for the very first time this season against Oakton Community College. The tip-off was at 1 p.m., and from the very start of the game, the Chaparrals showed that they were ready to use the skills they have acquired during their time at practice against the opposing team. Both teams played very aggressively, which translated into a high number of fouls and falls during the first half. Despite both teams playing very hard, the Chaparrals were able
to maintain a decisive control over the ball during the game. This aided in giving the Chaparrals many opportunities to make shots at the right times, and also collect rebounds when needed. As the game progressed, there were a lot of instances where COD players had toppled over due to the rough playing of Oakton. This was especially true for sophomore Breanna Venson, who was constantly being shoved down after making attempts at scoring. However, this did not prohibit her from being the second highest point-earner for COD.
Oakton had continuous trouble with the Chaparral’s defense during the first half, and was only able to have a 35.5 percent two-point ratio and also missing both three point attempts. The first half ended with the Lady Chaparrals in the lead 39-23. Coming back from the first half, Oakton began to play with a different style, which didn't last long, and they soon turned back to continuously fouling even more of COD’s players. Despite the rejuvenated playing style of Oakton, there was still a low percentage of shots made
when compared to the Chaparrals. Okaton had made multiple three-point attempts, which proved to hurt them in the long-run because the Chaparrals were able to quickly get back the rebounds. On top of the unsuccessful threepoint attempts, Oakton’s shooting percentage was only at 17.6 percent in the second half, which made it very comforting for the Chaparrals seeing that their defense was incapacitating Oakton’s offense. For the rest of the game, the lady Chaparrals had an easy time controlling their position on the scoreboard, and looked happy with
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Lady Chaparral Colleen Honn, No. 32, making a free throw shot after a foul from Oaktons Jazlene Gonzalez, No. 11, on Nov. 8, 2014. In the fourth quarter of the game, last couple of minutes of the game.
their performance. Women’s basketball coach Ryan Connell remarked on the team’s first game.and this showed how important it can be. “It was a good first game, the girls came out ready play, and that showed
today. They took advantage of when they needed to make important plays, and it showed on the board.” The Chaparrals will face off next against Morton Community College on Nov. 15.
After the second half began, the Chaparrals turned into a dominating team that controlled Oakton both offense and defense. The fans roared as the Chaparrals scored consecutive shots on their opponents, and would relentlessly stop Oakton from maintaining a high shot ratio. This boost in morale caused Oakton
to completely shut down and was at the mercy of the Chaparrals. Leading the Chaparrals in points, sophomore Jonny Woolf scored a total of 23 points, and along with his fellow teammates, gave Oakton an extremely hard time to near COD’s net for the rest of the game.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
Chaparrals kick off with comeback BEN GROTE SPORTS EDITOR
College of DuPage’s men’s basketball team beat Oakton Community College in a 84-51 victory. Despite the huge margin, the win was not an easy one for the Chaparrals to attain. Right at the start of the first half, the Chaparrals struggled tremendously to defend against Oakton’s commanding offense.
Many COD players were rotated in and off the court in an effort to get fresh players to see who would perform well. The remaining time in the first half continued to tick down, and the game was starting to look very grim for the Chaparrals. Oakton Community College was leading the first half in a 24-12 lead
and gave COD a very hard time moving the ball on the court. The Chaparrals’ coaches decided to take a timeout to talk to their team to make a plan. Afterwards, the Chaparrals came back with a fresh start to their game and worked their way to catch up to Oakton. With solid teamwork, the Chaparrals were able to end the
first half with a tie after Leverenzel Booth scored a two-point shot, tying the game 31-31. When asked about what was discussed during the time-out, men’s basketball coach T. Earl Reed said, “We just talked to the boys on what they needed to work on and reminded them of what they learned in practice.”
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Name: Jonny Woolf Sport: Basketball Nickname: “Lobo” Number: 24 Position: Shooting Guard Plans After COD? Definitely want to play basketball for a D1 or D2 school. I’m just not sure where I exactly want to go.
What motivates you? My mother and my brother. My older brother has been my mentor throughout my whole life, and he’s always helped me when I need him. My mother is a huge sports fan, and she has always supported my passion for the sport.
Mindset when you’re playing? Everyone work together, and I’m going to do my part and knock down shots whenever I have the chance to.
What are your goals for the season? Shoot more efficiently and make my turn-overs go down.
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COFFEE BREAK 1 Take her on a date
5 TIPS FOR MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS Make your relationship stronger by following these helpful tips. ASHLEE BERNER DESIGN EDITOR KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR
While spending Friday night in your basement watching Netflix with your significant other is enjoyable, a relationship cannot thrive only on lazy days. Boys, don’t be afraid to treat your girl to a night out. Show her your chivalry by greeting her at her house, opening the car door for her and picking up the tab. It is important to prove to your crush that you are proud to bring her out in public, as opposed to hiding under pillows where no one can see you together. Going to dinner or a movie can be a great way to see each other in a different light, and by the end of the night you’ll have things to laugh about that you wouldn’t find cooped up in your house.
2 Put in equal effort
Girls, a relationship is a two-way street. Although chivalry may not be dead, and some male cliches are true, make sure you put the same amount of care into your guy. Sure, its cliché for the man of the relationship to pay, and surprise his girlfriend with flowers, but guys appreciate the little things as much as girls do. Surprise him with ice cream or his favorite snack next time you go to his house, or treat him to dinner for a change. Everyone appreciates little gestures and surprises, your boyfriend included. Next time he lends you his sweatshirt for the chilly walk home, make sure he knows that you appreciate his efforts by returning them in your own way.
3 Little things matter
For all of you long-term lovebirds out there, your relationship may feel repetitive and predictable. Once you know someone well enough to know how they chew, and have heard their most obnoxious laugh, you may fall into a comfort zone. Don’t forget to keep new-relationship type romance alive by leaving little reminders that you still feel the way you did when you first met. Little notes and surprise gestures can speak for you, as can caring words. Just make sure that you back up what you say with your actions. Celebrate milestones as a couple if you have been counting, and if not, find your own ways to celebrate your couple status.
4 Mind your words
If you say you’ve never put your foot in your mouth, you’re lying. Everyone regrets his or her words at one point or another, especially in a relationship. Sometimes we say things a certain way that don’t sit well with the other person. If they approach you about that, don’t blow it off. Step back and re-evaluate what you said and how you said it. If you make a mistake, apologize with honesty. It happens, sometimes we say things a certain way and we don’t mean to. Apologize and move on. Don’t apologize for something that you don’t think you should be apologizing for. In that case, apologize for the misunderstanding. Never hold out in hopes of winning the argument. Time is too valuable to spend holding grudges.
5 Deal with breakups maturely
Don’t try to revive a dead relationship. If you or your other half does not feel a connection anymore, it is pointless to try and change each other’s minds. Remember that you are an individual, and your relationship did not define you. You are also an adult in college, be mature about the situation. Put down your phone and don’t text him or her. Don’t stalk their Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. That won’t help you get over them. The best thing you can do is give your ex space, but more importantly, take time for yourself. Email: graphics@cod.edu Twitter: @doubleEE14 Email: features@cod.edu Twitter: @kellywynne23
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