Dear Jen,
My teammate and I both like the same person, how do we figure it out?
-Team Spirit

Dear Team Spirit,
First things first, talk to your teammate about the whole mess. Then talk to the person you’re both interested in and see what happens. If you don’t get the answers you want from them, just focus on your team then consider your options with that person after the season’s over.

Dear Jen,
My parents took my phone away. How do I convince them I need it?
-Stuck in the Stone Age

Dear Stuck in the Stone Age,
If you’re as impatient as me, you can always try the basics: House chores, kissing up or begging. Your pick my friend. There’s also just waiting and getting the punishment over with. Have you ever heard the phrase “the sooner the better”?

Dear Jen,
Sampselle. Help!
-Don’t Want to Fail

Dear Don’t Want to Fail,
A cry for help we are all too familiar with. Be strong, brave soldier, we’ve all had to deal with Sampselle at some point. At least you’ll learn a lot because he’s older than the dinosaurs.  Just ask him about when he used to babysit for William Shakespeare.

Dear Jen,
My boyfriend’s birthday is next week and we’ve been dating for a month. What should I get him?
-Good Girlfriend

Dear Good Girlfriend,
Baking his favorite treats always a go-to. But first, find out what his favorite treats are. If you want to be creative, a nice shirt or something along those lines of that can go a long way.

Dear Jen,
I only have 3 Snapchat friends, how do I get more people to add me?
-Lonely Snapper

Dear Lonely Snapper,
Advertising it on other social media always helps. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr you name it. Just getting the word out is the main focus one way or another.

Dear Jen,
My grade’s at a 69.0, how do I convince my teacher to bump it?
-I Can See the C

Dear I Can See the C,
Spare them the tears and the sob story, sweetheart. Trust me, I’ve tried everything in the book. Best advice I can give: Make up whatever work you can or accept the grade as is.

Dear Jen,
Came late to class, my teacher wants to give me lunch detention. How can I get myself out of it?
-It Was Only a Second

Dear It Was Only a Second,
According to these new rules, there’s no way around it. Hopefully your teacher isn’t so harsh and doesn’t keep you hostage for long. If not, better stop by the cafeteria to grab some food before you walk into detention.

Do you need Jen’s advice?  Email your questions (include your name and grade, although real names will not be published) to [email protected].