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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman THEDUPLEX GlennMcCoy ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Iamthink- ing about going back to school in the fall. I haven't attended a "tradi- tional" college for a while. When I last attended, I had some serious issues with a faculty member. Let's just say that things did not end well, and I ended up with a disciplinary record. Since that time, I have gone to counsel- ing and take medication to control my anger. I now under- stand what caused the issues with the professor. Fortunately, I have found that there are schools that are willing to accept students, despite their past mistakes. How- ever, I live in a small area, where college faculty members tend to know each other, even if they are not employed by the same school. I am concerned that the professor may divulge information about what happened at the other school and I may get a negative reputation. If this issue comes up, how should I approach it? I don't want to be seen as a "crazy" or "difficult" student. —WonderingWoman in PA DEAR WONDERING » The faculty member you had the problem with is not likely to know your appli- cation status at another school. Your disciplinary record at the previous col- lege may surface, but your previous school should not share the details of this record without you knowing about it. The answer for you is to own the reality of your choices and behavior. If this issue comes up, you should be truthful, without violating your own privacy by divulging details regarding your treatment or medication. You can simply say, "I behaved terribly. I have accepted the consequenc- es, and now I am excited to get started on a new beginning." Once you have become established at the new school, you might want to contact the previous professor, apologize, and ask for a clean slate. DEAR AMY » I would like to weigh in on your ter- rible advice in response to "No More Letters," whose parents read let- ters she had written to her grandmother (after the grandmother's death). That is like reading a di- ary! It is a terrible breach of privacy. — Appalled DEAR APPALLED » Actu- ally, it is not like reading a diary. A letter sent to someone becomes the re- cipient's property. I agree with you (and others) that the parents should not have read these let- ters, but unlike others, I understand the impulse to do this. I'm glad the parents returned the let- ters to their daughter. Amy Dickinson's mem- oir, "The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them" (Hyperion), is available in bookstores. Combative student is eager for a do-over at new college You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Gemini(May21-June 20) — Deal with emotional or personal issues before they explode. Anger isn't the answer. Self-improvement will bring you more satisfaction than trying to change someone else. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Home improvements will make you happy and please the ones you love. An interesting job offer should be considered. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Getting away someplace you have never been before will spark your imagination and inspire you to take on a new challenge. Discipline will pay off. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don't let criticism spoil a professional or personal rela- tionship. Do everything you can to improve your health. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don't let anyone take care of your investments and assets. Set up a fitness regimen that will keep you looking your very best. Romance will stabilize your life. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — A position will open up that will interest you. Cold calls will help you close deals and develop valuable contacts. Trust in your intuition and abilities. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Don't make the same mistake twice. If someone has let you down in the past, move on to someone you know you can count on. Keep emotional matters in check. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Look over any pending con- tracts, settlements or money matters. A strategic move that will improve your current posi- tion or reputation looks possible. Patience will be the key to get- ting what you want. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Emotional problems will leave you feeling stressed. Make plans to do something enjoyable with a loved one. Now is not the time to start a war. Enhance your appearance. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Attend an event that will educate you about a future pur- suit. A problem with an older or younger family member is best dealt with quickly. Get the facts and make adjustments. Aries (March 21-April 19) — The people you encounter will provide you with informa- tion that will help you use your money more efficiently. Ro- mance will encourage personal improvements. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Emotional matters will surface if you neglect your personal responsibilities or someone who depends on you. Focus on the people who matter, and avoid an unnecessary argument. Horoscope By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, JUNE 10 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016 6 B