Over the Edge * March 13th 2013

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HOROSCOPES

CLEO STARSKY

ASTROLOGER

Aries: “Do unto others as you would
have them do unto you”... or something
like that. Keep in mind what goes around
comes around (e.g. circles). Remember
variety is a crucial part of a balanced
breakfast. Seeking out differing opinions
and arguments can help to solidify
yours -whether you stick to your guns or
consider other methods of execution is
ultimately up to you.

Lucky colour: Emerald

Taurus: A good dose of perspective
helps the medicine go down i.e. realize
that not everybody is going to have the
same opinions or same world view as you
do — appreciate rather than discount the
value in difference. Reach for the stars...
if that doesn’t pan out you could always
go bungee jumping.

Lucky colour: Pistachio

Cancer: Now is the time to act on your
feelings or forever hold your peace.
Remember: your decisions you make
today will affect you in some way or
another in the future so do those dishes
before you go to bed for once. A little faith
in humanity won’t kill you, but it MIGHT
make you nauseous.

Lucky colour: Teal

Gemini: Inspiration can be found in the
strangest places — check every nook and

cranny you can think of. Now is not the
time to shuck any major responsibilities
that come your way. The pay off for
ploughing through what needs to be done
will be big (approximately 10 feet) so the
sooner you accomplish what needs to be
done the better.

Lucky colour: Olive

Leo: Trust nobody — wear your sunglasses
at night. Try to give credit where it is due
(or when; credit card bills are no joke).
Appreciate the beauty that surrounds
you — whether that involves furnishing
your house with more mirrors or not is
completely up to you. Doing little things
for those you care about will make them
happy and like you more (surprise!).
Lucky colour: Mint

Virgo: Do something that scares you
(e.g. talk to a stranger). Keep in mind that
while the world would be much better off
with your method of organization, not
everyone values your obsessive behaviour
as much as you do (beauty is in the eye
of the beholder). Remember: finders’
keepers, and losers... they weep.

Lucky colour: Chartreuse

Libra: Think before you act (try your
luck with handiwork). Don’t second guess
yourself at this time — you could light
the world on fire and people would still
forgive you. Your deadly combination
of good looks and charm will serve you

well — a little too well... might I suggest
staying in more often to give the rest of us
mere mortals a chance.

Lucky colour: Jade

Scorpio: Invest in some rose-coloured
glasses — the UV protection is about the
same aS your average pair. Don’t be so
hard on yourself... as much as you have
everyone else convinced you have yet to
upgrade to superhuman capabilities. Make
time for relaxation and recuperation —
avoiding a mental breakdown will likely
serve you well in the long term.

Lucky colour: Feldgrau

Sagittarius: Now is the time to become
a YouTube sensation (trust me, it’s not
hard). While there is nothing wrong with
revelling in the moment make sure to
come back down to Earth every once ina
while to check on things — chaos thrives
with little supervision. Remember to cross
your T’s and dot your I’s... or rely on
technology and never handwrite again.
Lucky colour: Harlequin

Capricorn: Think big, start medium-
sized. Keep your expectations in check —
despite how much effort you put in, the
results may not suit your fancy. There is
a method that works — the challenge is in
finding it. Repeat people’s names when
you meet them... but only in a barely
audible whisper. Keep an open mind
with those who don’t subscribe to your

doctrine — you will likely take away some
new understanding that will benefit you in
the long run.

Lucky colour: Celadon

Aquarius: Keep on top of your studies and
by studies I mean TV shows — you don’t
know what kind of bad karma will come
about if you lose track of those storylines.
Try to make the best of your situation i.e.
chalk it up to life experience. Reach out to
those closest to you (hopefully your arms
are long enough). Focus on doing what
makes you happy and you might notice an
improved disposition (who knew!?)
Lucky colour: Mantis

Pisces: Search for the answers that have
been on your mind (question suggestions:
who let the dogs out, what if god was
one of us, etc). Look both ways before
crossing the road — both literally and
metaphorically. Not everyone abides by
the stop signs. Try to keep a level head
when dealing with those you disagree
with — acting irrationally will only make
your future interactions that much harder.
Lucky colour: Malachite

TO GRAD SCHOOL OR NOT TO GRAD SCHOOL

GALA MUNOZ

FEATURES EDITOR . .
There seems to be a time in every

student’s undergraduate degree when one
encounters the question: should I end my
university career with a bachelor’s or
continue onto a master’s? Since most of us
hope to enter the workforce with a better
chance of success over our competitors
for whichever career path we may
choose, the question is raised whether a
bachelor’s degree is sufficient enough in
today’s high percentage of university-
attendees, especially in the aftermath

of an economic recession. According to
Stats Canada, people with postsecondary
education experienced stable employment
during the economic downturn in 2008
and 2009, contrasted against decreases in
employment by people without high school
diplomas or those with only a high school
diploma. By 2011, employment had risen
the fastest for people with a bachelor’s
degree or higher. So what is clear is that
job opportunities and employment security
increases as compared to those without a
post-secondary education — the question

remains how much schooling is necessary
to get ahead in the highly competitive
workforce. Evidence suggests that the
higher the education level, the more
likely individuals are to hold a job closely
related to their education. For each level
of education, those who had a job closely
related to their education earned more on
average than those who had a job not at

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are strong enough to get you through
the minimum of a two-year program. To
get a good sense about what a graduate
program really entails, you should talk to
academic advisors, graduate admissions
personnel, prospective supervisors as well
as a range of students — those who have
already graduate as well as those currently
enrolled. Depending on whom you ask

Evidence suggests that the higher the education
level, the more likely individuals are to hold a

job closely related to their education.

all related to their education — those with
a university degree above the bachelor’s
level have an approximate $14 wage
advantage for working at a job closely
related to one’s education compared to
an unrelated job as compared to a gap of
$9 for those with a university degree at
the bachelor’s level or below. If you are
hoping for a job within the government, a
Master’s will likely be a requirement; for
career paths such as education or health
care the path is set out for you by way of
an education program or medical school.
An important thing to consider besides
what your potential place of employment
might be looking for is your level of self-
motivation. Graduate students are given a
significant amount of independence - be
sure you are realistic with your goals and
assess that your passions and incentives

you will receive different words of advice.
Ultimately the decision to undertake a
Master’s degree should lie in your desire
to pursue further education rather than
your hope for a higher yearly income
when released out into the workforce.
Those with the enthusiasm and dedication
necessary for pursuing a graduate degree
are the ones who ultimately get the most
for their effort — that is a fully-fledged
Master’s degree.

GRAD —_w

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