May 8, 2026

Banter Bureau

Banter Bureau

Concentration

Dear “Williams”,  Thank you for asking such an important question. You asked, “How do I improve my concentration when attending lectures and studying by myself?  I would like to point out that you are not alone; many of us struggle too. It is not always easy to stay focused

Read More
Banter Bureau

Hard at Work

Dear Hard at Work,   You had very briefly written, “I have two fricken jobs and I’m not happy.”    Working multiple jobs to stay afloat is no joke! Whatever field you’re in, going from one job to another while

Read More
Banter Bureau

Friendly Foe

Dear Friendly Foe, You’ve asked, “What do I do when my ex-best friend turns everyone against me?”   This is a particularly difficult situation. Firstly, I’d like to apologize for your unfortunate experience. Losing a best friend hurts, even if

Read More
Banter Bureau

Burnout Buddy

Hi Burnout Buddy! Thanks for writing to The Bureau! You had submitted,  “It’s the beginning of the year and I’m a senior suffering from major burnout. It takes so much effort for me to do homework, let alone attend a

Read More