Take Risks and Try New Things

As we enter this new semester in a brand new year, and a brand new decade for that matter, it is even more important than ever to think about the resolutions you have made and will continue to make over the year. The first, take risks and try new things.

At the end of last semester, Mr. Winter passed out discount coupons for this semester's classes and registration. With this great opportunity comes great responsibility to choose classes that will benefit you and your future. The new Interpretive Dance class taught by Madame Lamont is a perfect example. Interpretive Dance will not only fulfill the requirements here at Greendale Community College, it will fulfill the requirements of your soul. Two students that have already enrolled and taken full advantage of the class are Britta and Troy. You may ask, why are the feminist and the school jock taking such a sissy class? Because they have entered into the new decade willing to take risks and try new things. And you know what happened? They executed the best dance performance that Greendale has ever seen! We couldn't be more proud of them. So follow in their footsteps and try new things this semester.

Britta also tried something she has never tried on an emotional level: she admitted her feelings for Jeff! That's right folks, a confidential informant confirmed this rumor after the dance recital and we couldn't be happier. The flirtation has gone on far too long and it's about time that she admitted her feelings. Sadly, she may have waited too long seeing as Jeff has a new girlfriend. But the important thing is she took a risk on love and I encourage you all to start the year off right and do the same. But make sure you take the "Are You Really Ready?" quiz before you commit to the 'ship (relationship that is).

However, there are some risks you should not take and some new things you should not try. The first, dating a teacher. Dating your teacher, no matter how good looking he/she is, is not only creepy and frowned upon, but it is a liability. Let's say you forgot your one-month anniversary. You will potentially be punished off campus for your thoughtlessness, but you may also be punished in the classroom with an "F" on your next quiz. Furthermore, there is an immense amount of time consuming and frivolous paperwork that needs to be filled out to document the relationship and by the time you fill it all out you will probably already be broken up. Once again, not worth it.

So start this decade off right and take some risks in life, love, and your education. Just keep in mind that taking a risk that combines both love and education may not be the best idea.