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Mr. Bunny by Brian Kaminske

Lecture Notes by Drew Summer

Sudoku

Sudoku is made up of a 9 x 9 playing field with numbers from 1 to 9 scattered throughout. The object of the game is to fill every column, row and 3 x 3 box with the numbers 1 through 9, without repeating any numbers in any given column, row or box.

The difficulty level of the puzzles will change from week to week. Some will be easy. Some will be moderate. Some will make you want to cry. It’s gonna be a grab bag, so hang on.

If you get stuck, the answers can be found here, but don’t give in unless you absolutely cannot do it! What fun is finishing it if you had to cheat?

Horoscopes

ARIES
March 24 - April 19
Thanksgiving break wasn’t too long, yet you have fallen into the habit of slacking and procrastinating with the break and the previous three-day weekend. You’ve got to get back into the college work mode.

TAURUS
April 20 - May 20
You missed the new episode of “Nip/Tuck” this week, but you don’t want to read the reviews about it online. It’s driving you crazy. FX is not showing replays over the weekend right now either. Great. You’re going to have to hope it’s on YouTube somewhere.

GEMINI
May 21 - June 21
You have approximately $5 left of Snack Money on your UMass Pass. Next semester, don’t waste it all during drunken nights at the Birch Grille, or at Sky Ranch just because you like their food better than Res. Spread out the use of Snack Money and it will last you until the end of the year.

CANCER
June 22 - July 22
You ate an awful lot during the Thanksgiving break between home cooked meals, a big Thanksgiving feast and the delicious leftovers. Now, you’ve got to hit up the fitness center! Don’t be lazy and say “I’ll start going to the gym tomorrow,” every day. Go today!

LEO
July 23 - August 22
Your room is starting to smell, but you’ve taken out the garbage. What is it? It is your rug! Look at it; it needs a good vacuuming. Don’t have a vacuum or the money to buy one? Just ask your RA and he or she will track one down for you. Make sure you vacuum it once, twice, even three times.

VIRGO
August 23 - September 22
Your building is so cold and your room is even colder. You barely take showers consistently because you don’t want to feel that cold feeling when you step out of the hot water. This is a problem, but many people have already complained about it. Get a petition going to turn the heat up some! Or else just get some extra sweaters and blankets.

LIBRA
September 23 - October 22
COIN is really aggravating you. It’s slow and always seems to freeze right at the worst time. And to top it off, there is not a large selection of interesting classes. There is truly not much you can do about this. Maybe if students complain enough, something will change.

SCORPIO
October 23 – November 21
Easy Mac, Cup o’ Noodles and TV dinners is all you’ve been eating lately, which is extremely unhealthy. You should think about altering your eating habits a bit and saving junk food like these for only once in a while. There are lots of healthier food choices that can be eaten quickly, like veggies and dip.

SAGITTARIUS
November 22 - December 21
You are looking for some music different from your usual shuffling selection, but haven’t been satisfied yet. Think about looking into bands like Daphne Loves Derby, I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody’s Business, Mashlin and Copeland. These are great bands to listen to, as the lyrics and vocals are all beautifully captivating.

CAPRICORN
December 22 - January 19
You have not involved yourself with the campus organizations and activities lately, but that is all about to change. Write some articles or take some photographs for the Torch. Go see the Fine Arts Faculty Exhibition on display in the CVPA Building. Go to a CAB Monday Movie Night. These are great ways to make new friends or rekindle old friendships.

AQUARIUS
January 20 - February 18
It’s time that you discover the love for indoor tanning. Your skin has gotten so pale that you can barely look at yourself in the mirror. Your confidence is sinking, so indoor tanning will be perfect for you. Don’t overdo it, but definitely try it out to see how it soothes you and makes you feel and look better.

PISCES
February 19 - March 20
You love the major that you are studying right now, but you want more. You are in need of something artsy to allow your creative side to flow. Try getting accepted into a CVPA department like photography. Doing a double major will be great for your future and just what you need to add more creativity to your life.

Poetic Perfection

Shade

By Kara Kaloplastos

Let me not collapse from my will to aid
By my own accord I stand this ground
To wait for you, my conscience swayed
Your promises to which I’m bound.

Even when the storm does cease
I find no solace, no peace of mind
From this vast upheaval I seek release
But this heart to you I have consigned.

Say it wrong or say it right
What words cannot be apt to speak
The pressure of your body might
Suffice to quell my thoughts this week.

But here within my consciousness
I know the flaws of our device
Daunting (I know), but nonetheless
I won’t give up at any price.

Embedded deep, sharp metal blade
Of which no strength to disengage
I wait for you here in the shade
All spark and smile, no hint of rage.

If you would like to see your own poetry published in the Torch, email ssarnelli@umassd.edu.