Q: I’ve been with my boyfriend since we were in high school. We both came to UB because we wanted to stay together. Last night I slept with this frat guy at a party. I’m afraid I’m going to hurt my boyfriend if I tell him, but if he finds out from someone else, he’s gonna get hurt even worse. What should I do?

AM: Well, first, ask yourself one thing: Do I want to stay with him? You need to know what you want before you can talk to your boyfriend about it. Let’s face it: you’re probably a freshman in your first two weeks of college. If you break up with your high school sweetheart, your life will go on (believe it or not). Maybe it’s time for you to explore the possibilities of college romance (If you would like to pursue this idea of college romance, I’d recommend doing so anywhere else rather than a fraternity party). If you cheated on him, there is a part of you that doesn’t want to be with him.

C: Tell him you did it with a sorority chick, not a frat boy. Dudes dig chicks who dig other chicks.

Q: What the hell did I get myself into when I decided to go to UB? This school sucks and there’s nothing to do around here.

AM: If there’s one thing I’ve learned about finding things to do in Buffalo, it’s that you need to get out there and find them yourself. If you live in Amherst, there are always things to do on campus, but sometimes you need to do a little investigative work. Be on the look out for flyers and surf around MyUB for a few minutes every couple days. South Campus kids, you’ve got a great little movie theatre right across Main Street. If nothing’s playing and you need something to do on a Thursday night, you can always follow the crowd of kids getting off the bus from North Campus to go to some party.

Don’t forget about the Buffalo Metro. You can take the metro from South Campus all the way downtown. On your way down, check out Elmwood Avenue (or more commonly known as the Elmwood strip). There are art galleries, including the famous Albright-Knox (which is, by the way, free for students on Friday nights), delicious eateries and coffee shops, plenty of record stores, and a bevy of cool bars that beat the hell out of the Main Street scene.

If all else fails you can come work for us. We’re having an informational meeting this Wednesday at 5 p.m. in our office, 315 Student Union.

C: You just haven’t explored enough, man. Go South on Bailey Avenue a few of miles past South Campus after dark. Keep going until you start seeing all of the hookers and crack cocaine dealers lined up and down the street, pick a good spot, purchase an eight-ball from the nearest street pharmacist, and go crazy. If you see me on a Thursday or Saturday, feel free to say “hi.”

Q: Last Christmas when I saw all of my older friends come home for their break they had all put on weight. I heard it’s because dining hall food is really unhealthy. I don’t want my boyfriend to be disgusted by me when I come home. Is there any way to avoid this?

AM: First of all, you should be more worried about your health than what your boyfriend is going to think if you put on a few pounds. However, the dreaded “Freshman Fifteen” can be easily avoided. The dining halls have plenty of options to eat healthily; you just have to make the right decisions. Instead of getting a side of french fries (which I know are always available) fill that part of your plate with a vegetable. There is usually fresh fruit around and in the salad bar. When you get your salad, instead of using salad dressing, try topping it with peaches or oranges.

Also, don’t forget to take advantage of the fitness centers on campus. In Ellicott, there is the fitness center in Richmond and on South in Goodyear and Clarke. Also all UB students can work out at Alumni for free. If the gym isn’t up your alley, there are yoga and pilates classes in the mornings, a variety of intramural sports, or maybe you could join one of the martial arts clubs.

C: Chances are if you spend most of your Thursday nights guzzling Labatt Blue Lights at PJ Bottoms, you’re going to pack some thunder on them thighs. And seriously, dudes don’t dig chicks with spare tires. But on the bright side, as long as you have at least half of your teeth, you can still sell like hot cakes down on Bailey even after the “Freshman Fifty.”