Staff Reporter Hilary Farrell answers some more of your questions!

The city’s Fluoride Task Force is finalizing its research of fluoride’s impact on water.

The task force, a group comprised of Mount Pleasant residents, hopes to release its findings to the City Commission by the end of April, said Commissioner and FTF chairwoman Kathy Ling.

Getting tested for STDs is important, especially in a campus atmosphere. Always be safe, and know the status of your health through routine check ups.

Welcome to the first advice column! Submit questions to me via e-mail at farre1hl@cmich.edu. You also may submit anonymously on my Formspring account, at formspring.me/HilaryFarrell.

When a relationship is over, people may find themselves acting irrationally, especially with an ex boyfriend or girlfriend. Remember why the relationship ended in the first place, and don’t fall victim to the same traps again.

Hi! My name is Hilary, and I am a 23-year-old super senior.

I’m in charge of Central Michigan Life’s new advice column in the Campus VIBE section.

Instead of Valentine’s Day, I am celebrating Black Day two months early this year. This South Korean holiday, as explained by Forbes, happens April 14 and focuses on celebrating the single life.

With programs like iChat and Skype, it’s easier than ever to make a long-distance relationship work. Both people in the relationship need to dedicate time though if they expect it to work.