Allied student health clubs

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I just graduated ASU with a psychology degree last week, but have been searching for entry-level behavioral health positions for the last three months.
Nearly every single “entry-level position” I’ve applied to has rejected me because I don’t have at least 1-3 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I have worked part-time jobs before while I was a college student doing admin or student services related things, nothing behavioral health related, but I do have more than 3 years of total work experience.
I’m confused on where to apply, which position to apply for (mainly looking to start in admin or as a BHT), how to sell myself despite my lack of behavioral health work experience, and probably some other stuff I’m worried about.
Thanks for any replies this gets 🙌🏻

I made some Magic items I'm going to include in my current campaign and thought I'd share because I'm really excited about them, lmk what you guys think, I'm open to improvement.
Martyrs Plate Armor
Looks like a normal suit of Plate armor but with a barely visible glow DC 13 perception to notice
Attunes immediately, can be removed
Has 3 charges per day can be activated as a bonus action
Upon expending a charge the user gets
+2 AC, +10 movement, an extra action the turn of activation, +5 to hit and +10 to damage rolls. Lasts 5 turns, at the end of those turns or end of combat user takes 2 levels of exhaustion and permanently loses 1d8+2 health.
The Immovable sword
A plus 1 longsword with base stats.
Requires attunement.
Ability- As a reaction you can perfectly block one incoming strike by making the sword Immovable. This can be used to protect yourself or an ally within 5 feet of you.
Notes- can block anything that requires a roll to hit the target, this includes spells since the sword is magical, it can touch and interact with magical energy, like a magic missile or fire bolt
While attuned, the users AC is reduced by 2.
It's found stabbed through the chest of a troll, the troll is in hibernation. The troll is holding a dead man that's been crushed in it's grip, the leather of his armor stained reddish brown with dried blood. The man's face is scrunched up in sheer agony, blood covering his lips and chin.
When attempting to remove the sword, the sword is found to be utterly unmoveable, upon a DC 12 investigation, a small trigger is found on the hilt. Flicking the trigger let's the sword be removed. Upon removal the troll wakes up, it was being pinned to the ground by the sword.
Amulet of Intelligence
This amulet boosts the users int score to 25. Curse- The user is super depressed because they are plagued by the realization that they, and the world they're living in, is not real. The users charisma is decreased by 4 as a result.

Just landed a new job and locked in a pricey lease, now grappling with debt repayment. Considering selling my car to free up $6k annually for debt payoff. Any advice on tackling my financial situation would be a huge help!
Had to relocate nearer to Toronto for a hybrid role. I've endured some rough living situations post-breakup and multiple moves in the past year. Prioritizing mental well-being in a more comfortable environment is non-negotiable for me so I got my own place for $2550. I need to make adjustments as my income is lower than I am used to and have a lot of debt. I’ve spent a stupid amount on my rescue dog’s health issues over the past two years (~20k) and being off of work has lead to unfortunate credit line debt.
Moving to Mimico (Parklawn/Lakeshore) with decent transit options (20 min walk to go station, 1 min to streetcar, 5 min drive/$10 Uber to subway). Only need to commute to work at blooyonge twice a week. Bought my 2018 Toyota Corolla for $26,000, still owe $19,000, but could possibly sell for $19k. Would love to keep the car for quicker transit access and easier vet/dogsitter visits, plus visiting my family in St. Catharines 2-3 times monthly, but all manageable with transit/Uber. It also feels like a waste of $6k selling it, but I don’t have a lot of options for cutting spending…
Salary: $95k = $5500 monthly after-taxes
Monthly Expenses: Rent: $2550 Utilities: $150 Dog: $250 Car Payment: $250 Insurance: $150 Gas: $100 Transit: $100 Line of Credit Interest: $250 Cell: $40 Total:$3840
Remaining (not including food or fun): $1,660
Debt: LOC (8% interest): $25,000 Student loans: $50,000 (no payments for 5 months, on RAP)
Edit:
Oh also my company will match RRSP contributions 4% without me adding any, and another 2% if I contribute 6%… Not sure if making contributions makes sense right now given my debt situation…

I'm a first year student and for me i lost my spark, i have no idea if ako ba ang may problema o ang school system.Ako lang ang nakakafeel nito kasi ako lang angmag tatransfer and other ay mag stay nalang o kaya may mas better pa sakin na place na pwede ako maging belong. Ang hirap lang makipag friends sa mga tao sa college kasi di mo alam na baka sila yung maging dahilan ng motivation mo or maging dahilan para mag ka fail ang grade .But i notice na people around me inside my school is lazy asf kaya i avoid them to secured my sanity and my health as well but ended up nadamay at nasira ako , nakakatamad lang na di sila pumapsok and you, pushing yourself to study pero wala e nadamay ka narin ng energy nila, napansin ko nalang na tinatamad ako at wala na sakin na late o absent ako basta ayaw ko lang pumasok kasi nakaka drain energy ng school and people around me Napunta ako sa school na kung saan mauubos ka, a catholic school not a univ, thats why im planning to transfer sa univ na talaga para bumalik ang spark ko kasi sila lahat nahihirapan at nag papapatatagan ng loob eh kasi sa school ko now puro hilahan pababa at pabagsakan nadamay akong matino base on my experience if hindi ka sa univ nag aaral mauubos ka siguro may iba na masaya sila sa school nila kahit hindi univ but me nasira ako at ang mental ko na hindi ako univ . Nakakainggit lang sa mga kaklase ko before na block section sila and sa univ sila nag aaral while me here nag sesettle sa kaunting student and bulok na college system,sa unti ba naman namin sa room burnout yung energy ng school kaya pala walang tumutuloy ng college dun na shs kasi pangit pala talaga and ako na nag try mag college don ay masasabi na pangit talaga as in pangit ang system. I lost my spark because of lazy student sa school na yun na batchmate kuno kami ( unlucky to have you guys).I'm still pushing my self na maging matatag sa situation ko rn kasi ako lang mag isa pero naawa na ako sa sarili ko , hindi ako ganito nong SHS, I'm a honor student and have no idea ano nangyayari sakin ngayon, dahil siguro sa alam nilang honor student ako sakin na sila umasa kasi "kaya mo yan diba, pagawa nalang te ha", "'di kaya nayan ni ano", " matalino si ano ,pagawa natin sa kanya " sakit lang isipin na may mga ganito palang tao sa college ?? miss na miss ko na shs classmates ko kasi sila nag bibigay sakin ng motivation na " kaya mo yan beh , seek kalang help if may difficulty kasa ginagawa mo ha" but broo pag dating sa college dahil sa hirap makisama it ended up " pagawa nalang natin kay ano kaya naman"( ipagawa sakin kaya ko naman daw) haha bro i just need a support system bat kayo ganyan , hirap pala talaga na ganon no ? parang pinupush mo nalang sarili mo para makapasa kayo kahit nauubos kana and for me this school traumatized me fr ngl, the fucking rotten system ng college department and burnout dahil sa kaunting student haha fcvk this school para lang kaming dinasour dun dahil sa paunti nang paunti ang student like nag eextinct na kami wtf lang diba , Sana maregain ulit yung strength ko pag nakalipat ako ng university and exciting to make new friends and find people na mag pupush sakin to gain motivation just like nong shs hindi yung hihila sakin pababa, i just learned my lesson sa life ko rn , na kapag uncomfortable ako sa place aalis nalang ako kasi mauubos ako pag nag stay ako, my school traumatized me because of student and system but thanks to this school kasi kahit nasira ako at naubos tinuruan niya ako na tumayo sa sarili kong paa at di umaasa sa iba , thats for that kasi dahil diyan na ready mo akong tumayo sa sarili kong paa for my new school . for this school i know nasa adjusting phase palang kayo at unti ang studnet because of pandemic , pero sana maayos na ang system niyo para wala ng student na victimized ng system niyo, much better talaga na umalis ako kasi may mas better place pa sakin and for those people na batchmate ko kuno , thanks for u guys dahil sa inyo nakaranas ako na mag karoon ng malalang pet peeve haha and for myself pls gain more strength aayosin mona kita para i-ready sa new environment mo and new system. For those student na nawala ang spark during college sana po mahanap na natin ulit yun kahit mahirap , laban lang :))))

I’m a recent master's graduate from computer science with 2 years of experience, including internships, but it’s been 5 months since I graduated and I only got one interview 'single interview in maybe a 1000 applications'.
Yes, I’ve tried all the tips and tricks, tailoring the resume, having a good LinkedIn profile, and maintaining a git profile, reaching out for referrals, and many more. But nothing seems to be working for me. And another great thing here is I'm an international student and I've got restrictions on where and how I can work, and an added bonus is I have $50,000 student loans which would start in another 2 months.
This is taking a toll on my mental health and physical health, and I'm not sure how to go forward from here. It's so lonely sometimes not having someone to talk to openly about how frustrating and hard it is, and don’t take this the wrong way I do have good friends like some go back 10+ years from childhood and yet I feel like I can’t share this with them. The main reason is they are fighting the same battles if not less but more. I just wanted some place where I thought I can vent and hopefully get some advice or suggestions or something to make it okay.

Okay so for some background my school district has a technology center where all the local high schools send students for specific programs like engineering, nursing, cosmetology, etc., SO I take health science courses at the technology center for 4th block and travel there from my (home) school. My 4th block teacher who I liked at first, is actually a pain in the ass. She constantly gets me confused with the only other black girl in my class, we look nothing alike and not to mention it’s only 9 people in there. She’s also one of of the main reasons why I failed her class due to attendance. She’d mark me absent when I was taking AP exams at my (home) school, and say that since she didn’t have a “list” and neither did attendance she couldn’t prove I wasn’t skipping. Then the attendance lady at the technology center is saying I need to do make-up school for them for my bereavement days, but my school excuses bereavement days. Not to mention I have an A in the course, and my (home) school has sent over all the information but I allegedly don’t have enough hours 🫠.

It’ll be 3 months since my Toothless passed on this upcoming Sunday. Maybe it’s the warmer weather, maybe it’s the fact that I’ll be on summer break soon, maybe it’s the fact that his 100 days soon, but I’ve cried hard 4 of the days this week. My friends ask me when I’m adopting again and I tell them I’m waiting at least till his 100 days have gone by to consider but I feel like no dog could ever replace my little boy. He was my baby, my little man. I think I’ll cry like this at least once a week for the rest of my life. I have a sewing club with some of the seniors in my area and one of them has shared with me that she still mourns the dog she lost at 30. I’m 25 and still have a lot of life in me after all the health issues my Toothless was next to me for and I was diagnosed with cervical cancer shortly after his passing. I think I’ll be reaching for him in my final moments whenever that is but I don’t think this whole in my heart and spirit will ever come back. He was perfect for me, so perfect. There’s an ig page of someone’s comics they make of them and their dog and their dog is a Yorkie. I pretend it’s him and this artist is babysitting him for awhile and the comics are little updates from his sitter. I miss his little paws and his stink. I want him back. Toothless was a good boy, the best boy, especially for me.

Whom do I complain/report Herbalife to? In India
I’m sick and tired of many new nutrition/health/weight-loss/wellness club all over my area in Hyderabad, India. They’re all competing against one other, stealing each other members and their family but providing more referral perks/ family days/ picnics, etc etc marketing gimmicks, which are apparently mandatory.
They are so predatory, they call you like a school teacher for missing a “health class” everyday, members have to post their drink or what they are eating and join mandatory Heath webinars which is all bogus knowledge that is told by these idiots that memorised it from someone. They can’t answer single question. These mentors are uneducated, one of them was a mason who built my home, they have no idea what’s a calorie or a protein but go on and on for hours about it and these graduate members believe them and want us to join in.
This is destroying families, I’m sick and tired from persuading people away from it but my near and dear are so into this scam already, whatever I try, like showing medical papers, suggesting cheaper better alternatives, I even joined to show them the reality of pricing and commissions they are eating, nothing works, because the predatory club keeps persuading them otherwise. And they’ve definitely lost weight or got healthier for sure coz now they’re eating more protein, walking more steps, skipping meals for Herbalife bs. All of the healthier things that their loved ones suggested before but no, they will only do it after some uneducated brutes take money for them and taunt them to do it while feeding poison to their body and brain!
I want to stop this bullshit, but the ones getting scammed don’t believe anything I say, others around, even their loved ones don’t care as they think its not much big of a deal, they say they’ll just get bored of it and let go. But I’m seeing my loved ones destroy their health, wealth and reputation (by always trying to recruit others) since 2 years now.
I know Herbalife or those clubs are breaking some or the other law, how do I stop them? Whom do I report them to? I know Indian courts took action against Amway, there should be some way to start something against Herbalife, but how?
I know their pricing/commission models in detail and I know about the membership models these clubs are running. They sure don’t have any licenses to serve these drinks, or to give medical advice. They surely don’t pay taxes for receiving these monthly memberships fees as I know they earn lakhs per month on it but they still take government ration with white ration card(family earns less than 1 lakh a year).
How do I take it up? Is there anyone else sharing my frustration and agony?

** BOTH FRI 5/17 AND SAT 5/18 *\*
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Ride Day New Mexico Motorcycle Safety Program, 3401 Pan American Fwy Take Your First Ride: Ride a motorcycle in 30 min or less for free. MOTO Intro provides the motorcycle, helmet, gloves, and coaching. Free Riding Skills Test: Take the challenge of an advanced MSF course! SKILL Check participants, bring your motorcycle and gear! Please wear over-the-ankle footwear, long pants and long sleeves

• Fri: 2 - 4 PM Skills Check, 4 - 6 PM Moto Intro
• Sat: 2 - 4:30 PM Moto Intro, 4:30 - 6:30 PM Skills Check

Niños and Teeños: Flamenco para todos Carlisle Gymnasium (Elizabeth Waters Center for Dance), UNM, 301 Yale Blvd. NE National Institute of Flamenco presents Niños y Teeños Flamencos in FUTUROS FLAMENCOS. Come see the high-energy flamenco of the National Institute of Flamenco's Student Companies. Don't miss this special showcase by talented youth in our community! (tickets)

• Fri: 7 PM
• Sat: 4 PM

** Fri 5/17 *\*
Fri 4:30 PM Bike to Wherever Day Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Rd. NE Learn about exciting bike routes in Albuquerque and grab some cool giveaways to kickstart your cycling adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, there’s something for EVERYONE at our pop-up table! We'll have Canteen will be volunteering at a table from 6:30-9am and then again at 4:30-6:30am. Receive $1 off your beer if you arrive on your bike
Fri 5 PM Pistachio Cream Ale Release Tractor Brewing, ALL locations We're bringing back this seasonal favorite for American Craft Beer Week! Inspired by pistachios produced right here in New Mexico this brew is as smooth as silk and as tasty and a fresh roasted pistachio. This is a very limited one off for us, so come and get you a pint or growler while supplies last
Fri 5 – 7 PM May Babies Birthday Celebration Rio Bravo Brewing, 1912 2nd St. NW Starting at 5pm, the first 25 people with May birthdays to show Ryan proof of their birthday month will score a $5 Rio Bravo Brewing Gift Card...oh, and Beers are on special for birthday kids for just $5! But you spend your gift card however you want! Thanks to Cake Fetish...we'll have cupcakes for the May Birthday Kids (while supplies last) We'll have prizes JUST for the May Babies! We'll also have drawings for all you non-birthday folks too If you want to get their before us...All drinks are $1 Off for May Birthdays the whole day!
Fri 5:45 – 7:15 PM 22 Veterans Suicide Awareness WOD BFit505, 11500 Menaul Blvd. NE Each month, Team Bravo & Bfit505 team up to bring awareness to veteran suicide. Before our events, we will take a moment and talk about the issue. Then we will begin with our 22 reps WOD followed by a 2.2 mile ruck/walk/run. Afterwards, we will be going out to eat for social time with friends and family. This event is for all levels
Fri 6 PM Sandia Social - May Hangout Dawn Patrol Coffee Shop, 3619 Copper Ave NE We will be hanging out around the patio and inside starting at 6pm! Bring your friends and come hang out!
Fri 6 PM Pink Therapy, A Latin Dance Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Sobremesa, 3421 Coors Blvd. NW On The One and Pachanga Productions' "Salsa Therapy" night has made its mark in the Latin Dance community, now we are using the symbolism of "Therapy" under "Pink Therapy" but this time it is to fundraise in partnership with the Pink Warrior House Foundation in order to provide outreach and increase resources for those warriors battling against breast cancer. On The One and Pachanga productions will be involved in community outreach and utilizing our resources to help those in need. Cover charge is a SUGGESTED $20 donation (ALL PROCEEDS GO TO Pink Warrior House Foundation). Cocktail hour from 6-7 PM (purchases go to PWH on selected drinks). Dance lesson from 7-8 PM. Open dance floor 8-12 AM. Be aware of Media/News coverage. We need everyone's assistance with this, PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE, those warriors battling breast cancer need our help. Let's do our part. We are asking for the entire Latin dance community to come out and support. This will be one of many fundraisers that we do for organizations like PWH. Lets use our dance skills to help those in need!
Fri 6 – 8 PM May Flowers Stampin' Bingo (in person) Hip Stitch, 2320 Wisconsin St. NE Cost is $35 for 6 rounds of bingo, prizes, and make n' takes! Message for more info or to register
Fri 6 – 8:30 PM Los Domingueros Live El Vado, 2500 Central Ave SW Prepare for an unforgettable fusion of Latin dance beats and rock energy as Friday Night Live at El Vado proudly presents New Mexico's premier menudo-based band, Los Domingueros! Few bands can match the infectious joy and vibrant rhythms that they bring to the stage. A multi-talented group of musicians, they take listeners on a musical journey like no other. From the pulsating rhythms of salsa, bachata, and cumbia to the high-energy vibes of ska and reggae, sprinkled with a dash of punk and thrash, their eclectic repertoire promises an exhilarating experience for all. As always, treat your taste buds to a delightful selection of culinary delights from our diverse food pods. From savory stir-fries to tantalizing Latin flavors and heavenly desserts, there's something to satisfy every craving. And don't overlook the opportunity to quench your thirst with a crisp craft beer from Ponderosa Brewing Company, conveniently available at the El Vado Tap Room
Fri 6 – 10 PM Fork Cancer Gala FUSION ABQ, 700-708 1st St. NW The American Cancer Society is hosting Albuquerque's second #ForkCancerAbq fundraising event. VIP 6pm - 7pm. Gala 7pm - 10pm. Dress Code: Gala Attire. #ForkCancerNM is a foodie's dream, with local restaurants and bars bringing out their best to truly showcase the Taste of Albuquerque while raising money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission in New Mexico supporting Access to Care like patient transportation, patient lodging and 24/7 support. Along with life saving research and grants. With great opportunities to raise money, we will also have live entertainment! (tickets)
Fri 6:30 – 10 PM Community Movie Night South Valley Multipurpose Center, 2008 Larrazolo Rd. SW Feature of the night: In The Heights. Bring your dinner, blankets and chairs. Please no glass containers
Fri 7 PM Movie In The Park ABQ Food Park, 6901-B San Antonio Dr. NE ABQ Food Park is bringing back Movies In The Park, starting off the summer with a screening of The Sandlot. Arrive early to get your face painted by Local Locas Facepainting before settling in with your blankets, chairs, and appetite for a delightful evening at the park with loved ones. Indulge in delicious fare from our food trucks while enjoying this timeless film under the stars. Please do not bring outside food as we have a variety of food options at the park. Please support our local food vendors. Entry is free! Reserve your tickets
Fri 7 – 10 PM Emerald Ball Holiday Dance Studio, 5200 Eubank Blvd. NE, Ste D Celebrate the enchanting month of May by donning your finest emerald attire. Bring in the vibrant spring season by joining us in elegant semi-formal wear of rich verdant colors and dance the night away! A Foxtrot lesson will begin the evening at 7pm followed by open dancing. Call 505-508-4020 for more information. $30 non-members
Fri 8 PM – 2 AM Sucia EDC Gogo Takeover Sidewinders Bar and Grill, 4200 Central Ave SE Sucia Productions is bringing the Electric Sky to Sidewinders! No need to have EDC FOMO because Papa Sucia is ready to bring the party to you! Come join your Sucia Family for a Night of PLUR! Featuring the Sucia Gogos on multiple boxes and individual dances available in the Cabaret Room! Hosted by Papa Sucia and Sucia Gogo Madam Sativa Rico-Stratton. DJ Unzipped will be bringing the you the best EDM set for you to dance the night away!
Fri 9 PM – 1:30 AM Callaita Fridays Salt Yard West, 3700 Ellison Rd. NW DJ Soiree will be spinning under the stars in the Salt Yard, promising a night of electrifying Latin music. This 21+ event guarantees an atmosphere where you can fully embrace the rhythm without inhibition. Whether you're a die-hard fan of Reggaeton or simply seeking a night of unparalleled fun, "Callaita Fridays" is the place to be
Fri 10:30 PM – 12:15 AM FACELESS AFTER DARK - new meta horror starring Jenna Kanell of "Terrifier"! The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE All Seats $8. Check out the trailer. Dir. Raymond Wood - 2023 - 82m. Following her breakout success as the star of a killer clown horror flick, Bowie (Jenna Kanell, TERRIFIER) now finds herself struggling to capitalize on its success. But when she is suddenly held hostage by an unhinged fan posing as that same killer clown, horror becomes her reality as she fights to survive the night and escape before he completes his sinister plan to recreate the film's fatal plot (tickets)
** Sat 5/18 *\*
Sat 8 – 10 AM Planting Corn Seeds Lynn Garden, 176 Manierre Rd., Corrales We will be planting corn seeds; a new crop for Seed2Need this year!
Sat 8 – 10 AM Run for Mercy 5K Sagebrush Community Church, 6440 Coors Blvd. NW Join our team to run with us to support Mercy Multiplied, which exists to provide opportunities for all to experience God's unconditional love, forgiveness, and life-transforming power. Mercy offers free-of-charge Residential and Outpatient Counseling Programs, as well as Outreach Services that include workshops and trainings, our Keys to Freedom discipleship study, and Keys to Freedom Retreat (register)
Sat 8 AM – 12 PM Downtown Growers' Market Robinson Park, 810 Copper Ave NW Every Saturday from 8 am - NOON! This vibrant community event connects local farmers, growers, artisans, wellness makers, and hot food vendors with the local community from mid-April to early-November. Bring friends / family or come solo to enjoy fresh food made on sight, a variety of seasonal produce, unique arts and crafts, live music, and special programming all in the heart of downtown
Sat 8 AM – 2 PM Rio Rancho's Biggest Yard Sale Cabezon Park and Community Center, 2307 Cabezon Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho FREE Admission! Clean out your garage, spare bedroom, attic and shed. Come join us to sell all of those items that were collecting dust, find a treasure that you didn’t know you needed, and enjoy a day in the park! Vendor space $35 for a 15’ x 15’ space (Tables and chairs are not provided) Must register online, NO Drop-Ins Accepted. Please call the Cabezon Community Center at 505-892-4499 for more info
Sat 9 AM Send Haley to Spain Sand Volleyball Tournament Charlie’s Sandbox, 4335 Paseo del Norte NE All proceeds go to Haley and her trip to Spain in July! $20/per player. All Skill levels! Prizes for 1st & 2nd place. 4-6 players Coed with 1 female on team. Check in @ 8:30am. More info: Jillian (505) 322-7228, Haley (505) 331-4788, Charlie (505) 239-2461
Sat 9 AM Invisible Heroes Run Believers Center of Albuquerque, 320 Waterfall Dr. SE Join Runfit and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for the inaugural Invisible Heroes 5K Run/Walk. It is a community event being held to recognize the vital role that medical imaging professionals and radiation therapists play on the health care team and to introduce the public to these vital health care professionals. You are invited to run and walk to celebrate the important work done by invisible heroes. At packet pick-up, you will have an opportunity to tour the ASRT Museum and Archives. Age group, overall, and team awards, including a great t-shirt and finisher medals for all participants (register)
Sat 9 AM - 4 PM 16th Annual CTC Vintage Tractor & Car Show Corrales Recreation Center, 500 Jones Rd., Corrales Join us for a fun day in the Corrales Park. There will be music, food, hot rods, tractor, stationary engines and more. Proceeds Raised will benefit Corrales 4H and Historical Society. Free admission. $10 for show participants
Sat 10 AM – 12 PM Foraging for Fun(ds) Los Poblanos Open Space, 1800 Tierra Viva Pl. NW Join Rev. Ryan Tate on a foraging excursion! Rev. Tate, of the African American spiritual tradition and an IPL board member, wants to bring their loving knowledge of NM edibles and herbs to you. Discover the food right under your nose and how easy it is to enjoy! We’ll meet to explore and harvest native and edible plants. Enter the Open Space area from west bound Montano Boulevard. After foraging, we’ll gather to taste our harvest and other locally sourced treats. Sign up today to participate - space is limited. This is a fundraiser for our work for climate justice: Please give generously (Suggested minimum donation $10)
Sat 10 AM – 3 PM Homebrewer's Happy Hour Southwest Grape & Grain, 3401 Candelaria Blvd. NE Homebrewer's Happy Hour is the perfect chance for all homebrewers, wine makers, distillers, or anyone interested in learning, to connect with others, share a drink, and learn about a new subject each month! $1 off beers from 10am to 3pm. Presentation on monthly subject at 1pm with open forum to discuss after. Food truck on site for lunch! May 18th - Barley
Sat 10:30 – 11:30 AM Animal Tales with the ABQ BioPark Ernie Pyle Library, 900 Girard Blvd. SE Dive into the captivating world of animals with "Animal Tales" presented by the ABQ BioPark! Join us for a delightful reading session featuring an animal-themed book. Experience the magic as the BioPark brings along real animals and biofacts that connect to the story, giving kids an exciting opportunity to meet these creatures up close! Don't miss this engaging and educational adventure for young animal enthusiasts!
Sat 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM FolkMADS Third Saturday Family Dance Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins St. NE Dancing, song, and live music for kids of all ages. No experience needed to have fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children dance free, Adults $10
Sat 11 AM – 1 PM Annual Summer Kick-Off Event! Matheson Park Elementary, 10809 Lexington Ave NE Join us as we kick off the summer with fun, a food truck, face painting, dunk tank, and more! Bring your family and your pets for a Blessing of the Pets. There is no cost to attend and all are welcome!
Sat 11 AM – 3 PM Wine + Art Afternoons Gruet Winery, 8400 Pan American East Fwy NE Prism Arts presents a new public art and social series with a special one-day multi-artist event. Join us inside the Gruet Winery with a selection of fine art, prints, paintings, jewelry, and ceramics from local artists Vanessa Alvarado, Eric Romero, Margarita Paz-Pedro, & Aaron Richardson. Enjoy unique art, amazing fine, food, and a social environment with the artists and the public. *All art purchases receive a complimentary bottle of Gruet Wine*
Sat 11 AM – 3 PM Bernalillo Family Fun Festival! Calvary Church, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE Get connected to community and enjoy a Fun Family Day!
Sat 11:30 AM – 4 PM Imaginary Friends Fest Flix Brewhouse, 3200 La Orilla Rd. NW Let your imagination run wild! Join us in the lobby to celebrate the opening of IF! Enjoy photo ops, freebies, an in-theater giveaway, and activities for the whole family. All ages are welcome!
Sat 12 PM BBQ n' Crawl Supper Rock Park, 598 Monte Alto Pl. NE Mini Crawlers 505 and Duke City RC are throwing a BBQ and crawl sesh! All rigs welcome! Please mark going if you are, so we can get enough food!
Sat 12 PM May Brew Tour - Farewell Tour Rio Bravo Brewing, 1912 2nd St. NW This is the last NM Brew Ha-Ha Beer tour for the season. The 24-25 season will start in June 2025 so stay tuned for the season lineup release. Rio Bravo Brewing, Ponderosa Brewing, Bow & Arrow Brewing, Juno Brewery. At Rio Bravo, a DD will be selected, then we’ll head to the other breweries in the order listed. T-shirts, if ordered will be delivered. For safety, a breathalyzer is available, a DD will be established and a liability waiver will be signed by all participants. Safety is of utmost importance. We want everyone to enjoy their tour and arrive home safely
Sat 12 PM Drag Bingo & Brunch! All Ages Welcome! Sidewinders Bar and Grill, 4200 Central Ave SE Join us for a Drag Queen Bingo and Brunch benefitting The Albuquerque Roadrunner Tournament 2024 (coming up in September). Hosted by Priscilla Bouvier. Doors 12pm. Show 1pm. Bingo, Prizes, Giveaways, Raffles, Cocktails, Mocktails and Fun!
Sat 12 PM Empire's 9th Anniversary - FREE PLAY ALL DAY Empire Board Game Library, 3503 Central Ave NE It's Empire's 9th Anniversary celebration and you're invited! We've been here 9 years and it's all thanks to the support we get from you, so to show our appreciation, this Saturday's celebration is our gift to you: Come in and play for free all day! Every game is on sale all weekend! We're holding raffles over the course of the day to give away some great games! So come on down and let us thank you!
Sat 12 – 3 PM STOODIS!: An AIDS/LifeCycle Fundraising Event Soo Bak Seoul Bowl, 111 Hermosa Dr. SE Help Vanessa Bowen cross the finish line – the fundraising finish line, that is! Vanessa is on a mission to raise $3,500 to participate in the 2024 AIDS/LifeCycle, a 545-mile charity bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles from June 2nd to 8th, 2024. Join this special fundraising event and send-off party for an afternoon of entertainment, vendors, bike tune-ups, raffle, and food and drink specials. Come prepared to support our local vendors and find out how you can win our selected giveaways. AIDS/LifeCycle benefits, and is jointly produced by, San Francisco AIDS Foundation (Tax ID # 94-2927405) and Los Angeles LGBT Center (Tax ID # 95-3567895), each of which is a nonprofit, public benefit corporation recognized as tax exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). Donations to AIDS/LifeCycle are deductible for income tax purposes, to the extent permitted by law. Vanessa Bowen (They/Them) is a Diné (Navajo) product designer and cyclist. Their work gravitates toward the intersection of design and social equity. Bowen is a former Outride Ambassador, current Chamois Butt’r and Kuat Racks Ambassador, founder of Get Native Kids on Bikes, and a supporter of AIDS/LifeCycle. If not creating in their studio in Albuquerque, they are training for a cycling event or community building for a just, equitable future (more info)
Sat 12 – 5 PM Day Camp - A Festival for Families Tin Can Alley, 6013 Signal Ave NE Day Camp is where adventure meets education, creativity, and community in a fair-like environment where a variety of youth development organizations are excited to share their programs. In partnership with Warehouse 505, and featuring organizations such as Explora, there will be workshops ands expos for kids to discover new passions across music, art, science, and more. Supporting Youth Security & Education, all dedicated funds raised will be going to New Mexico non-profit organizations
Sat 12 – 5 PM Monthly Pinball Tournament Sister, 407 Central Ave NW All skill levels and players welcome! 21+ Sign up starts at 12 pm; tournament play starts at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $5 + coin drop
Sat 1 – 5 PM United in Beer Collaboration Festival Ex Novo Brewing, 4895 Corrales Rd., Corrales United in Beer is a New Mexico statewide collaborative beer festival that benefits the Somos Unidos Foundation with 26 participating breweries, which were randomly partnered through a live draft and then together selected the beer style they would collaborate on. All beers will be showcased at the festival. Tickets are limited. Portions of ticket sales will donated to Somos Unidos Foundation, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to creating positive outcomes for New Mexicans through art, sport, community, and unity. This will be a 21+ Event. Food trucks will be on site. Included with ticket purchase is: Festival access, 8 drink tokens, and a United In Beer glass! We recommend bringing: Sunscreen, your friends, and good vibes
Sat 1 – 10 PM Boots In The Park Presents Thomas Rhett, Chris Young & Friends! Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy Dust off your boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park is making it's way to Albuquerque, y'all! Join us for a rootin', tootin', two-steppin' good time with none other than Thomas Rhett, Chris Young, Chris Janson, Kameron Marlowe, Dylan Schneider, Leaving Austin and beats by Luwiss Lux. We're talking about an evening filled to the brim with live tunes, finger-lickin' craft food, and the smoothest cocktails. We'll be kicking up dust with some good ol' line dancing and a whole heap more, as Balloon Fiesta Park is transformed into Albuquerque's best country music party! Past folks to grace the Boots In The Park stage are Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi and a bunch of other country legends. But this day is gonna be one for the record books, a show that will leave y'all talking for years to come (tickets)
Sat 2 PM Annual Castro Concerto Competition Albuquerque Youth Symphony, 4407 Menaul Blvd. NE Join us to hear talented high school juniors compete for the privilege of performing with the Youth Symphony during the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program's 2024-2025 concert season! This event is free and open to the public. We also plan to stream this event live on Facebook for anyone not able to attend in person
Sat 2 PM "Greatest Moments" - a fundraising concert for Opera On Tap New Mexico Central United Methodist Church, 201 University Blvd. NE Join us for an afternoon of music to help raise money for Opera on Tap - New Mexico! Featuring some faculty and students of University of New Mexico, along with other local professionals, we have put a program together highlighting some of the show-stopping, beautiful moments of opera and musical theater! Suggested donation $10
Sat 2 – 7 PM Rawking: An Afternoon Metal + Art + Comedy Extravaganza Juno, 1501 1st St. NW Featured performers include Light Thief, Destroy to Recreate, Guvtika, Abandoned Saviors. outdoors on the patio with Four Bands, Comedians, Artists, Vendors. Produced by Metal World Radio. 21+. $10 at the door or presales online
Sat 3 – 8 PM Albuquerque Roller Derby presents: Sandia Slammers vs. Bosque Bruisers! Expo New Mexico - Manuel Lujan Jr Exhibit Complex, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE Albuquerque Roller Derby has gotten SO big we’ve split into two teams! Sandia Slammers & Bosque Bruisers! Get your tickets for our first Home Game of the 2024 season
Sat 3:45 – 5:45 PM AND 7 - 9 PM The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 Flix Brewhouse, 3236 La Orilla Rd. NW Experience the Twilight saga's epic romance and thrilling fantasy BREAKING DAWN - PART 1 on the big screen! Bella and Edward, plus those they love, must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by a marriage, honeymoon, and the tumultuous birth of a child, which brings about unforeseen and shocking developments for Jacob Black (tickets)
Sat 4 – 8 PM Drink Local Downtown ABQ - May Step into the heart of Albuquerque with our thrilling, free monthly bar crawl event! Immerse yourself in the local charm as we celebrate community, culture, and creativity right in the heart of ABQ. In partnership with ABQCore Neighborhood Association, a locally organized and hosted event, we're bringing you a bar crawl experience like no other. This isn't just a crawl; it's a vibrant celebration of local businesses, a showcase of community talent, and a monthly escape into the unique flavors that make ABQ special
Sat 4 – 9 PM Summer Market ABQ Food Park, 6951 San Antonio Dr. NE Dive into the magic of summer evenings at ABQ Food Park with our captivating Summer Market! Join us for a delightful evening, where you can browse an enchanting array of offerings from local artisans and support our vibrant community businesses. Discover unique treasures crafted with love and passion by talented artisans, from handcrafted jewelry to exquisite home decor. Every purchase you make supports local creators and contributes to the thriving arts scene in our city
Sat 5 – 8 PM National Astronomy Day! Rainbow Park Observatory, 301 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho The Rio Rancho Astronomical Society will host National Astronomy Day at Rainbow Park Observatory. There will be food for a donation, family activities and safe solar viewing. Dr. Tony Hull will appeal at 7 pm about his work on the James Webb Space Telescope. He will also have some info on light pollution
Sat 5 – 11 PM Beer & Jazz on the Hill Tractor Brewing, 122 Tulane Dr. SE We're bringing you a full night of brews and Jazz with the very talented Rona & Meli opening things up at 5pm and our house Jazz band Basilaris Trio closing things down at 8!
Sat 6 PM Bear Affair 4: Spanish Tapas Beer Pairing Dinner Boxing Bear Brewing, 8420 Firestone Ln. NE Join us on our patio for an ALMOST summer night paired with a variety of our seasonal beers, chef-crafted Spanish tapas, and flamenco. Featuring chef Christopher Midyette And the artist dance group Spanish Broom. Tickets are $65 per person and include a welcome beer, three course tapas style meal with beer pairings and entertainment for the evening
Sat 6 PM One Year Anniversary Celebration Urbanmama505 Kombucha, 1014 Central Ave SW, Ste A Celebrating one year of love, abundance, and sharing wellness. Right after Open Mic 4-6pm, we will be graced with a jazz concert by Davis Nelson-Hooker, an amazing local musician. Elixirs and small plates for purchase
Sat 6 – 9 PM Gone Country Saturdays with DJ Soiree Ponderosa Brewing, 1761 Bellamah Ave NW It's Gone Country Saturdays featuring the amazing DJ Soiree! Start your evening with free dance lessons at 5 pm, followed by family-friendly entertainment
Sat 7:30 – 9 PM Saturday Night Stand-Up Bosque Brewing Co - Nob Hill, 106 Girard Blvd. SE Live from ABQ, it’s… Saturday Night Stand-Up Hosted by Nax Davis! Every third Saturday of the month! Seating at 7:30 - Comedy at 8. Featured line-up of local comics includes: MEG FINN, BRYAN LAMBE, SARINA OCHOA, MARY BYRD, ROBERT EYSTER
Sat 8 PM – 1:15 AM Apparition Goth Night Historic El Rey Theater, 622 Central Ave SW A hauntingly dark, classic goth night featuring the Apparition team: DJ Ren, DJ Batboy, DJ Moonside. Doors at 8. $10 all night. 21+ Tickets at the door. Expect goth, darkwave, death rock, synthpop, dark post punk, ebm, dark dance, industrial, witch house, horror punk and more
Sat 8:30 PM – 1 AM SABOR Latin Night - SATURDAYS Bama's 1865, 6007 Osuna Rd. NE May 11th - SPECIAL GUEST DJ ITALIA! DJ Gabriel Goza & DJ Pedro will be serving you the saucy Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue y Mas! Ample Parking, Safe Environment, Beautiful Venue, Good Food, Good Music, Good Vibes. 21+ / $10 cover
Sat 9 PM – 1 AM Cumbia + Rock en Espanol Juno, 1501 1st St. NW Grupo Super Verza with Ave. 69 and Lot Beat and DJ Tony. Baila! 21+, $15 at the door or online
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Sun 9 – 11 AM Elevated Roller Derby May Training Scrimmage Heights Community Center, 823 Buena Vista Dr. SE Officials' huddle 9:00AM. Captains' meeting at 9:20AM. First whistle 9:30AM. This is simply a black/white scrimmage. It will be used as an educational opportunity. NSO paperwork will be used as appropriate. You are encouraged to stretch your skills. Hospitality: This is a low/no production scrimmage, bring beverages and snacks for your own use. Bathrooms: The community center may not be open during the scrimmage. (That's the trade-off for a free space). You can stop at the nearby Starbucks before the event. Expectations: Skaters and Skating and Non-skating Officials are expected to follow all WFTDA Risk Management Guidelines. The venue is a designated alcohol, drug, and smoke-free space by the city of Albuquerque (sign up)
Sun 10 AM – 2 PM The Great Burque Bake On Rail Yards Market, 777 1st St. SW Get ready to whisk it all at the "Great Burque Bake-on," a special fundraiser for the non-profit Rail Yards Market: One dozen of Albuquerque's most talented bakers will dough head-to-head in a crusty competition for the ultimate bakery glory! Bakers brawl... You vote for the winners! This sugar-dusted showdown promises a blend of flour-fueled drama and buttery bravado, making it the yeast you can do to support your local confectionery champions. As these culinary wizards knead their way to the top, we guarantee you'll find their efforts both batter and sweeter than anything you've tasted before. Join us for a day of laughter, pastry, and a chance to see who rises as the crème de la crème of Burque's baking scene! 1) ORDER > Claim your Bake-on Box & exclusive market swag by ordering online May 10-16th, 2024. 2) LEARN > Follow our social media to learn about each contestant & their offering. 3) PICKUP > Grab your box of baked goodies & swag at the info booth Sunday May 19th. 4) ENJOY > Eat all the delectable goodies, savor the flavor, and read about all the contestants 5) VOTE >> Submit your votes online to choose the winners! (tickets) The Farmers' Market event is going down simultaneously with 175+ local vendors to explore, and is still FREE to enter and welcome to all. This funky fundraiser is going down during the FREE Rail Yards Farmers' Market. So you can peruse 150+ small businesses and enjoy the historic architecture while you enjoy your Great Burque Bake-on Box of goodies! All proceeds will benefit the Rail Yards Market. The Rail Yards market of Albuquerque is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit focused on building a resilient, sustainable, local economy where the surrounding historic communities thrive, all can participate, and everyone is enriched and inspired. Through food, art, education, and music, we invite the community together in an inclusive and festive atmosphere
Sun 11:30 AM The Addams Family Historic Lobo Theater, 3013 Central Ave NE THE HISTORIC LOBO THEATER is excited to bring The Addams Family to the big screen! Showing Starts at 11:30 am Tickets are ONLY $10 for General Admission $25 Brunch and a Movie Ticket $21 Brunch Only ticket
Sun 12:30 PM Annual Spring Tea Asbury UMC, 10000 Candelaria Rd. NE All are welcome to attend our Annual Spring Tea! This year's theme is "The Tapestries of Our Lives." Life can be like a tapestry; our quilt, with events, feelings, accomplishments, and even disappointments "stitched" in. Join us, for tea, while Cindy Kurey, AQS-certified quilted textiles appraiser, shares how quilting and her faith have helped her navigate life. She will also show her collection of antique, vintage, and modern quilts! There is no cost to attend, though RSVPs are required. Please call the church office 505-299-0643 or message us on Facebook to RSVP

Hello all,
Just as the title suggests. I'm an upcoming sophomore and I'm looking to create a portfolio where I can put in my past and future projects in. I'm a Mechanical Engineering Major who's interested in getting into aerospace doing things like aerodynamics, propulsions, among other things in aerospace. I just wrapped up a project where I designed and 3D printed an omnidirectional wind turbine assembly that will definitely go in my portfolio. But what else could I put on my portfolio? I'm thinking of designing and 3D printing a guitar holder and an organization box for electronic components but they both seem pretty simple to design. For you all, is there a certain complexity to a project that you put in your portfolios? Would those suffice? Is it just a good idea to put as much as you can on your portfolio? Also, if you do a project alongside a YouTube tutorial video, would you include those or would you only include original ideas?
Additionally: I'd love if anyone has ME/Aerospace project recomendations including programming, electronics, or other skills than CAD and 3D printing for the summer as well as for an engineering club that I'm hoping to start. Some things I've thought of are:
Wind Tunnel RC plane/drone Some kind of propulsion system (jet, pulse, ion, etc.) Robotic hand
TLDR: What projects do you include in a portfolio? Do they have to be complex or can they be something like 3D printing an organization box or a guitar holder? Do they have to be original ideas not through watching a YouTube tutorial? Project ideas for a MechE/Aerospace student?

Does anyone know anything about the newly required course for first year Health science? It’s called “Functional Human Gross Anatomy,” what topics do you think will be covered? Also, do y’all think it’ll be 0.5 or 1.0 credits? Also, current health science students, do you think you’d have benefited from taking this course in first year? Thank you in advance!

I am a domestic high school graduate who has already taken the college entrance examination (Gaokao-China), majoring in the sciences, with a keen interest in computer science and mathematics. I'm the first generation of university students in my family, and we are not financially affluent. I don't have a green card, and I'm also Deaf and a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
During my time in high school, I maintained an average score of 95. In language proficiency exams, I scored 71 on the TOEFL, with sub-scores of 28 in reading, 22 in writing, 15 in listening, and 6 in speaking (I couldn't exempt from the speaking and listening exams, but I will explain this situation during the application process). I plan to take the SAT exam in June and a special TOEFL exam in August.
Regarding my major in computer science and mathematics, I'm considering switching to a different field such as linguistics, education, or psychology.
Honors:
Excellent Award in the National Writing Competition (30 out of 5000 participants)
Third Prize in the Jiangsu Province Disability Programming Competition (3 out of 800 participants)
Second Prize in the City High School Mathematics Competition (2 out of 480 participants)
School Scholarship Recipient (1 out of 50)
Third Prize in the 10th City "Chinese Dream" High School Talent Competition (3 out of 1900 participants)
List of Activities:
Developer of a sign language translation app (with over 1 million users)
Project leader (designing assistive technologies for the blind and Deaf using Python and C++)
Organizer of Pride Parade (established the DEAF Rainbow Club)
Founder of a studio
Theater director (collaborating with United Deaf & Hearing Artists to promote inclusive narratives in multilingual collaborative theaters)
Assistant at a family farm
Family caregiver
Chief designer
Math tutor
Deaf sign language dance troupe
ESSAY My object is an old-fashioned computer, and this objects is a table, then this table is my desk (app development) and the table where I cook for my family (family responsibilities + low-income).
The purpose of the first paragraph is to set up a scene, the old computer and the cooking bring out that I have family responsibility, and life is not easy.
In the second paragraph, recall how I got along with the old-fashioned computer - for example when I was a child and could still hear, you used the computer to play games; gradually grew up, I began to dislike the computer is too slow, too old, not advanced enough hearing assistance
The third paragraph, the twist - write how I learned programming and English on my own through this old computer and used this old computer to create new opportunities for myself
Fourth paragraph, fifth paragraph - describes two qualities
To wrap up the text, this is a metaphor for how I will always be mindful of where I am from, and always be aware of the deaf, LGBTQ, and low-income communities
I don't know much about deafness, I seem to have some differences in my hearing, and I often misinterpret people's words. I felt the impact of deafness as if the world had lost its colour in silence. In conversation, I grew to rely on spoken words, and the lack of hearing made understanding more and more difficult. My friends' conversations drifted away as if they lived in a world beyond my reach.
But I will never forget the old computer I grew up with (meaning I will never forget where I came from and will always think for people like myself)

1. socially, my world is quiet - I want to understand the world in silent mode
   
   1. in my family life, my world is full of burdens -- I have to take care of my parents while fulfilling my life goals.
2. academically, my world is lacking in resources -- as a deaf person, I can't go to university to study my favorite computer subject like a normal person.
   

Can provide some general direction on the advice, although you guys pointed out to provide feedback, I essay also have no idea (my thinking counts as a particularly simple question) specifically which question needs to be changed, I conceive of the outline of ideas.
Do you have any advice on my general situation in terms of school districts and strategies for choosing schools. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact me privately. Thank you.

I am dropping out after three years due to mental health reasons, and due to feeling lost with my studies. I have spoke to my parents about it, and they are okay with me taking time off from college.
I have mostly completed Gen-ED’s, Computer Science, and Business classes in the three years that I’ve been in community college. I don’t have any student debt either.
I think I’ll eventually return to college to get a degree, but I’m not sure when or if I’ll return. I’ll still be living with my parents in the meantime. I want to make the most out of this time, and to use this time to help prepare for the coming years.
What should I do from here? What are the best options that I have? Assuming I return to college, what should I do in the next 6-18+ months of me not being in college?

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Intro:
Today I am reviewing what I believe to be the most disappointing Dhar Mann video of all time. It had potential, I was invested... then Dhar Mann just completely fumbled it. Expect me to get more scathing and frustrated as this review goes on.
This is also a weird twilight zone moment because Azeem, who famously salvages bad Dhar Mann videos, is one of the main contributors to what made this video awful (His character I mean, not Azeem himself).
Review:
Our story begins in the school theatre. Auditions are happening, and our titular dorky girl, Julie (Cecily Dowd), nails it. She does so well, in fact, that the heads of the drama club close up all remaining auditions for that role. That's pretty fucking mean if you ask me. Next up is our titular hot guy, Chase, a jock who hates being a jock. His audition sucks, and the coaches tell him that he's not getting the role.
What the fuck is going on here? Cutting off an audition early is one thing, but outright telling somebody they're not getting the part??? This is like the inverse problem with the tryouts for Bookside's Football team I covered last week. Between this and dismissing all people who haven't auditioned for Julie's role yet, this is super unprofessional.
Disheartened, Chase goes to the back of the theatre to sit with his unnamed narc friends (Azeem Vecchio and Nathan Ing. Knowing that it's these two good actors in this role makes this video just...). We learn that Chase knows he sucks, but he needs to get a role, otherwise his dad will make him play baseball again. We get a namedrop of Chase's bitch of a girlfriend, who blew him off to go shopping. Julie comes by and gives her condolences to Chase. Once she walks away, the narc friends make fun of her, and Chase gets a call from Bitch bitching about shopping or some bullshit. She verbally abuses him and also insists that he sticks to baseball.
Wow, a sympathetic protagonist! This is rare in Dhar Mann. Chase is a good guy, but he's manipulated by an abusive dad and a controlling girlfriend. It doesn't help that his friends suck too.
We cut to lunchtime at school the next day, and typical Dhar Mann plot contrivances occur. The male lead (the role Chase tried out for) turned down the part because he got cast on Broadway... you didn't have to go that far for an excuse Dhar Mann lmao. Oh but the contrivance gets even worse, because apparently the directors are giving Julie full power over who the male lead will be... Excuse me?
Why are the directors letting some random student decide this? This is especially contrived considering we saw how unprofessional and absolutist they were earlier... what the fuck. Anyway, narc friends pressure Chase into doing yet another bad thing: manipulating Julie into casting him by pretending to be romantically interested. This is made even worse by the fact that Julie has had a crush on Chase since they were little. That's fucked up, narc friends. They at least made Chase sympathetic enough to understand why he went along with this.
I have to give it to Chase here, because he doesn't outright ask Julie for the role or even pressure her to give it to him. He approaches her asking to help him get better. He's sincere in his compliments to her about how great her singing and acting is. He gets her number, and they arrange to hangout and practice together. So far, Chase isn't in the wrong yet.
We cut to the next day, in the theatre, where Chase is auditioning by reading a scene with Julie. Once again, I have to give a Dhar Mann video credit on something. It's annoying how his videos always repeat the message of the video word for word, but here, the message is stated in a fictional play that these are reciting. That's a bit more clever if you ask me, and MUCH more tolerable. Nevertheless, the directors are not impressed with Chase. They ask to speak with Julie in private... why? They've already been so mean to Chase right to his face, why hold back now lmao. In any case, the directors really don't like Chase, and Julie, at least for a moment, begrudgingly resolves to tell him he's not getting the part.
Julie tries to let Chase down lightly, and this is where Chase finally enters "in the wrong" territory. In a last ditch effort to keep his shot at landing this role, he lies to Julie by telling her that he likes her. Leaning on somebody who likes you to improve at something? Sure. Having them help you audition with their endorsement? Fine. Lying to them to manipulate them into nepotism? That's wrong and messed up. He even lies to Julie and tells her that him and Bitch broke up. Unfortunately, Julie falls for all of this, and overrides the director's decision.
We cut to Chase hanging out with Bitch at some salon. She never shuts the fuck up until Chase mentions Julie in passing. Chase... buddy... you fuck up here... He tells Bitch about his master plan to manipulate Julie. Why do characters in Dhar Mann snitch on themselves so fucking much?!
Julie and Chase are reading lines that mimic their situation a little too closely. That in itself is fine, I just reaaaally hope that they don't break the 4th wall (and insult our intelligence) by acknowledging this. Chase and Julie start genuinely bonding and it's actually an immersive romance for once. They find out they have so much in common and we see a spark form. Even having watched this before, I genuinely forgot about Chase's plan. For the first time, ever, Chase is realizing that Bitch doesn't even remotely care about him the same way that Julie does.
For once, I actually enjoy a montage. The music actually fits, and we see a lot of cute romantic moments. It's so heartwarming, in a way that Dhar Mann videos fail to tug at my heartstrings. Like I said, I was sooooo invested in this video and it had so much potential.
We cut to the day of the show, and Chase's narc friends... oh, right, these clowns still exist... they sneak backstage and support Chase... sort of. They don't congratulate him on a job well done, they congratulate him on manipulating Julie and talk mad shit about her... like why don't you guys just fuck off and get a life already? They leave, and Julie walks, with a massive glowup! Literally every other Dhar Mann character glowup sucks except for this one. Not only are 99% of the now "hot" people at the very median of the bell-curve, but even IF they actually were that attractive, NOBODY reacts irl with the hyperbolic drooling that Dhar Mann characters do. This glow up works because they don't put Julie on a pedestal, nobody ogles her, and nobody suddenly acts really nice to her. It's a much more realistic, Chase tells her she's beautiful, and that's it.
Chase and Julie absolutely knock it out of the park on stage, and the crowd goes wild! This is the only time I recall getting shivers from a video in a Dhar Mann video. The chemistry is so real, for one and one time only in Dhar Mann! Backstage again, Chase and Julie share a romantic moment, but they're still in intermission, so Julie leaves momentarily.
We are at 17 minutes of this 22 minute video. It was good for 17 minutes. These last 5 minutes are all completely fucking downhill... Dhar Mann absolutely FUMBLED this video in the remaining time!!!!
I genuinely stopped writing and watching for a minute to brace myself for how enraged I am going to get from this point out...
Narc friends sneak back stage again and... how does this keep happening?! And sure they tell him he's awesome and all, which is new, but other than that, they give the EXACT FUCKING SAME exposition that they did before the play started. Even in the context of this story, why? Why do this again? Oh, and they don't just loudly announce Chase's plan quietly among themseleves, they fucking declare this shit so loud that the entire world can hear. Including Julie...
Julie is obviously devastated, but what's even worse is that the narc friends just fucking skedaddle. Some fucking friends, right? They seriously left Chase alone to endure Julie's wrath. Even IF they don't know that Chase developed genuine feelings for Julie, isn't it still in their best interest to help Chase so he doesn't have to play baseball again?! At the very very very very least, the friends should say something like "dont blame Chase! He's a good guy, this was all our idea and we put him up to it!" but no. They just take off. No retribution. No consequences. Nothing. Chase gets the entirety of the rage and the blame.
The whole "I was using you at first but grew to actually like you" trope is something common in Dhar Mann. Dhar has made complete assholes get off scot-free and have a happy ending. Here you have a genuine guy who made a mistake and knows it, and he gets the absolute worst of it.
Oh, it gets even worse though... because in another extreme coincidence, this is THE ONE AND ONLY TIME that Bitch decides to care about Chase's life, and show up backstage (HOW ARE SO MANY AUDIENCE MEMBERS GOING BACK DURING INTERMISSION???) to give PDA right in front of Julie. Bitch literally says right in front of Julie "Why is she crying? Did she find out you were just pretending to like her?" Like holy fuck this is overkill! You don't need to narc on Chase this goddamn much!
Despite everything I just said post the 17 minute mark... This video had one more chance for redemption. Dhar Mann could have, and came soooooo close to redeeming this mess... I have to brace myself once again.
In the second half of the show, Julie's tone is much more scathing, while Chase's is completely timid. Usually I hate when, in fiction, people resolve their conflicts on stage by "being themselves", but here... it works. Chase breaks character and gives a sincere, honest apology and plea for forgiveness. I know I've used this phrase a lot, but it is such a heartfelt moment. If any character in Dhar Mann ever deserved forgiveness and a second chance for being genuinely repentant, it is Chase. Hell, even the entire damn audience is rooting for Chase and wants Julie to forgive and embrace him!
20 minute mark. 2 minutes remain, and we just had another peak moment after a valley, so surely this video can't fuck it up... right?
Julie runs off stage and the director calls an impromptu intermission. But then we cut to the next day at school... What? No! You can't just not tell us what happened the rest of the night and what became of the show!
Chase goes up to Julie at her locker with a gift of their favorite food. Chase tells Julie that he broke up with Madison, much to Julie's indifference. Chase is wearing a "so you see..." backpack by the way... Dhar Mann was INTENT on ruining this video holy shit.
Julie tells Chase that she talked to the director and they have decided to recast Chase's rol- HUH?! What??? What the fuck do you mean recast his role?? They JUST HAD the show!!! What do you mean for the rest of the run? That's not how school plays work. And no, there's no bullshit about it just going on a few more days of this weekend, because Julie specifically says that she can't bring herself to dance with Chase EVERY weekend!
I started banging my head into my desk once Julie said "Did you not learn anything from the show? Like my character says: The truth doesn't cost you-" AHHHH fuck off. The one and only time you had a somewhat clever way of veiling the message of the video, you had to fuck it up Dhar Mann by having her just outright point to the intended message... Julie takes the food and walks away. The end.
Outro:
...yes... that's actually how they decided to end this. What the fucking fuck? This is so incredibly anticlimactic and absolutely nothing is resolved. Chase is still under the abuse of his dad, his narc friends are off scot free, and Julie is still crushed. Dhar Mann has redeemed absolutely irredeemable scumbags and given happy endings to sociopaths, but Chase of all characters ends up with an EVEN SHITTIER life than how the video started?! This is even worse with the next suggested video being Anna from "Nerds Get Revenge on Cool Teens", an absolute fucking cunt of character who gets off scot-free and suffers no penalties for the shitty things she does INCLUDING USING SOMEBODY ROMANTICALLY, which she neither regrets nor suffers repercussions for. Just get the fuck out of my face already. Fuck this video, fuck the suggested video, and fuck Dhar Mann for ruining one of the only potentially good videos he ever made.
Sorry for how heated I got in this review. I can assure you that no other video even comes close to disappointing me on this level. It just... you know what, nevermind, I've said everything I need to say.
See you all next week for another review! Leave any recommendations below!

I'll be a student in September, and will be in the baker house. i have a bioactive terrarium that I'm planning to bring with me. everything is contained, and all plants and bugs are native species. will it be an issue? the main reason i have it is for mental health. i have episodes of being really despondent, and kind of depressed. looking at bugs, and observing them living their little lives helps to bring me out of those episodes. i cant always get out to a forest, or somewhere with nature, so its nice to have a little slice of the outside in my room.
I'm in the process of getting myself registered with the accessibility centre, so if i have to take it up with them, i can. I'm mostly wondering it its directly against dorm rules.

Currently finishing up my junior year and haven't applied anywhere yet
Home area: Upstate NY
UW GPA: 95.37/100 (my school doesn't do the 4.0 scale or weighted gpa)
HS Courseload: 6 APs, 9 dual enrollment courses, 7 honors courses
SAT: 1280 (610 RW, 670 M), retaking in June, most likely retaking in October as well
AP scores: World History (5), Seminar (3), awaiting scores for APUSH, AP Lang, and AP Research
Extracurriculars:
National Honor Society (11th, 12th), Cross Country (11th, 12th), Indoor Track (10th, 11th, 12th), Key Club (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, was vice president in 10th grade), Civic Readiness Seal (earned 11th grade year), Student Council (11th, 12th), Language Club (9th, was president), Golf (10th), History Enrichment Program (completed as a rising sophomore)
Intended Major: Leaning towards econ right now. If I took that path, I would intend on working in government as opposed to the corporate sector.
Family Income: Too much to qualify for questbridge, but low enough to qualify for a good amount of financial aid at most places
Preferences in a School:
Would like to move down south after I graduate, although I'm a little worried about moving far away from home this soon. I'd prefer a smaller school, Would like to graduate with as little debt as possible, Preferably good dorms/food. Would most likely commute if I go within 30-60 minutes of where I live.
I've visited a handful of schools for their junior open houses. I didn't love any, but I don't hate any either.

Hi,
I was very lucky to get the opportunity to transfer to UChicago given I maintain solid academic standing in my first year of college (provisional transfer offer). I will be heading to Purdue this fall barring any waitlist surprises. Now before I start, what I’m about to say is assuming I do achieve a 3.5+ GPA in my freshman year. Also, thanks to my parents, cost is a nonissue.
I think Purdue CS is great. They host huge career fairs and have strong tech industry connections, which may make finding internships a tad easier. Furthermore, they have strong research in AI/ML’s application in aviation, which is a field of research I’ve been pursuing for a year. I’ve found a few clubs I’m interested in joining and I feel that I have a lot of flexibility to pursue my programming passions (starting competitive programming, low-level game dev, creating simulations, etc.) However, the school is in the middle of nowhere, and I like a city environment. Furthermore, I don’t know much about their math and physics programs, and any to double major in one of these.
On the other hand, I haven’t heard a whole lot about UChicagos CS program. I assume it’s pretty theory based (which I’d probably prefer) because of the stronger math department, but UChicago doesn’t have a great deal of industry connections. Now I know this isn’t really an issue since the onus is mostly on the student to apply, but I’ve also heard there isn’t really a very strong CS culture at UChicago, which is a bit of a put off. However, I’m also really interested in math and physics, and UChicago excels in these fields. If I attend I would probably try to double major in physics or math. Quantum computing is something I haven’t really explored much but I find it fascinating , and UChicago is world renowned for this field. Furthermore, Chicago in general is a very happening city, while Purdue is in the middle of nowhere.
Any advice for my future self who gets above a 3.5? Much appreciated.

I'm a student working a job at my college at a facility doing animal husbandry. I've been actively working for around two months, and I've come to realize I dislike the repetitive tasks. I was hired to replace a graduating, and since they haven't graduated yet, so there isn't much for me to do yet. I feel the hours dragging by during my shifts and I think it's been taking a bit of a toll on my mental health, but I feel bad that if I quit, they'd have to find someone to replace me again. I have another job with the same wage that I enjoy more, and I could easily pick up more hours to replace the lost income here, so money isn't an issue. My idea right now is to let my boss know that I want to quit, but also that I'll stay until they've properly trained someone to replace me. Would this be a bad idea? I just feel guilty even though I know I shouldn't, and this is just a job. Any advice? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

Hi students! I'm part of UofG Toastmasters. We are a public speaking club that meets Thursday evenings. The summer gets a bit slow, any advice/opinions on what would attract you to attend a public speaking meeting?