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2. king alex

4. the only reason we carry cash

5. the place for nap time

Dear Asthmatic, I totally hear your concerns, and I think it’s safe to say we’re all facing those issues. But since it doesn’t seem like construction will end anytime soon, here are some tips! Always wear your jacket, preferably a puffer; bonus points for one with a hood, because you never know when it might start raining. (This could also help with your pigeon poop predicament.) The dust dilemma is a little bit trickier. You can try a mask, but personally I would opt for a full hazmat suit. Most important, make sure you keep your inhaler on you at all times!

8. a sickness common in 12th graders

Dear Merle,

I keep getting caught trying to take the elevator. I’ve tried to take the stairs, but the fourth floor is so far away, especially from the basement. I end up getting to class out of breath and feeling like I ran a marathon. If I wanted to work out on the stairmaster, I would. I don’t want to get caught again, but I might collapse if I have to take the stairs again. What should I do?! Please help, @falconfan890

Dear @falconfan890,

Riding the elevator here is really a hit or miss. I mean, I also hate the stairmaster, so I don’t blame you for taking that risk. I’m not gonna lie, there’s not much to do in this situation. Maybe take breaks to breathe in between flights of stairs? Walking up with friends definitely helps distract me from the casual cardio workouts it feels like we have to do every 40 minutes. Just weigh your priorities. If not taking the stairs is worth risking getting caught, then I wish you the best of luck!

Across

2. King Alex

1. funny skits

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3. rabbi sklarin's collection

1. Funny skits

4. internship opportunities

6. kumsitz season

9. the gym is under ______

Stay warm, Merle

Dear Merle, I’m a sophomore in the process of choosing my electives for junior year and I’m having some trouble. There’s this one elective that sounds really cool, but it ends at 5:15 and I don’t know if it’s worth it to stay. I really want to take this class, but all my friends are choosing a different one. Any suggestions?

Indecisive Sophomore

4. The only reason we carry cash

5. The place for nap time

8. A sickness common in 12th graders

9. The gym is under

7. rabbi galpert's wife

3. Rabbi Sklarin’s collection

4. Internship opportunities

6. Kumsitz season

7. Rabbi Galpert’s wife

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Dear Indecisive,

Choosing electives is definitely one of the hardest decisions you’ll have to make in high school. It determines whether you’re pulling all-nighters to memorize a periodic table or going to sleep at 9:30 after typing up a quick haiku. But there is an upside to taking more rigorous classes: colleges love to see that you’re killing—I mean challenging—yourself. So ask yourself if you’d rather improve your chances of getting into a top-tier college or enjoy your life, and that should hopefully make this decision a little easier. As for taking an elective none of your friends are in—I say go for it! You’ll meet people you’ve never even seen before, and you might even make some really great new friends. It worked for me!

Happy choosing, Merle