Jason Collins plays basketball for the Brooklyn Nets, it just so happens he’s also the first male major league sports player to be openly gay. After his announcement he gained more than 25,000 more followers on Twitter, according to The Wall Street Journal. He’s now a major role model for many making him a perfect spokesperson. Lucky for Nike, he was signed for sneaker endorsement long before his coming out. He’s gained a lot of exposure and is sure to be labeled a trailblazer for the LGBT community for many years to come. … [Read more...] about Weekly Chuckle (Week 4)
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Learn from my mistakes (Week 4)
Dear Julia, Whenever I ask my friend about any trouble that may be going on in her life she feels the need to be dishonest with me. What can I do to confront her about it? Should I even attempt it? Signed Concerned Friend Dear Concerned Friend, These can be tricky situations. You obviously care about your friend and her well being, but sometimes being asked “what’s wrong,” can add to what is actually wrong. The best thing to do is to convey to her how much she means to you, and that if she EVER needs to talk that she can come to you. This will be more comforting than anything else. Be patient with her, and try getting her mind off of things by having fun. Things will get … [Read more...] about Learn from my mistakes (Week 4)