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Ask Mel: Roommate drama

Melissa Puppo April 9, 2014

Dear Mel,I thought things were going well with my current roommate, but lately, she has been acting distant, and I feel like something is bothering her. I don’t know if I should confront her or wait...

Ask Mel: Breaking the friendzone

Melissa Puppo April 2, 2014

Dear Mel,Recently my best friend asked me to go on a date with him. While I’ve known him forever and we’ve casually hung out before, I have no idea what I’m supposed to do on this date! He recently...

Ask Mel: Saving spring break

Melissa Puppo March 19, 2014

Dear Mel,A few of my friends decided to travel for spring break, but I opted out and now feel the regret. Here’s to a lame break.—S.A. Contact Melissa Puppo at [email protected]. Dear S.A.,    I...

Contact Melissa Puppo at mpuppo@kent.edu

Ask Mel: Tinder Tips

Melissa Puppo March 12, 2014

Dear friends:I decided this week I want to give advice on an app that has been the topic of conversation with my friends and other people as of late —  Tinder.The name “Tinder” was just a word I’d...

Ask Mel: Securing a yes

Melissa Puppo March 5, 2014

Dear Mel,What is the best way to ask someone out without it being awkward? Or what is the best way to figure out if someone reciprocates the feelings you have for them?           — Z.D. Contact...

Ask Mel: Tired of partying

Melissa Puppo February 19, 2014

Dear Mel,I’m getting tired of always going out on the weekends with my friends and partying, but I don’t know what to say to them because I don’t want to be the only girl who doesn’t. What can...

Ask Mel: Getting the semester back on track

Melissa Puppo February 5, 2014

Dear Mel,I’m starting to feel overwhelmed with my semester already because of work and homework, and it’s only been a few weeks in. How do I get back on track before this semester ends badly?       ...

Ask Mel: Falling for a new guy

Melissa Puppo January 29, 2014

Dear Mel,What should I do if I find myself interested in another guy when I have been in a relationship now for almost a year? I know it’s wrong to think about us breaking up, but I just can’t help...

Ask Mel: Family drama

Melissa Puppo January 22, 2014

Dear Melissa,Over winter break, there was some drama at my family Christmas which is still causing me stress and I am hoping you can offer some advice. Going "home" for Christmas since my mother's death...

Contact her at mpuppo@kent.edu 

Ask Mel: New Year, new advice

Melissa Puppo January 15, 2014

To my fellow Kent State readers, I am excited to announce I will be your newest advice columnist for KSUBuzz. Each week I hope to give you the best possible advice for all of the problems and questions...

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