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ADVICE GET ADVICE FROM THE ORACLE HERSELF! Ask the Oracle of Delphi! Need relationship advice? Ask the ancient crone who sees the future: The Pythia, through whom Apollo himself speaks the truth (…though, ad- mittedly, sometimes it can be a little hard to de- cipher). This Month’s Question: I’ve been struggling with choosing a college. My father wants me to go to The Ohio State Universi- ty (his alma mater), while my girlfriend wants me to go school in New York City with her because we’ve both been accepted at NYU. I like both schools and I don’t know how to choose between them. What should I do? And the Oracle says: “First, sacrifice to the warriors who once had their home in this island, whom now the rolling plain of fair Asopia covers, laid in the tombs of heroes with their faces turned to the sunset…” Follow up: Whoa! Sacrifice? What kind of sacrifice? You want me to kill something? Like some birds or some- thing? The Oracle: “Whenever a mule shall become sovereign king of the Medians, then flee by the stone-strewn Hermus, flee -- and think not to stand fast, nor shame to be chicken-hearted! Follow up: Hmm. So if I’m understanding correctly, you’re calling my dad a mule and saying I shouldn’t be a chicken and stay here in Ohio, but go to New York. That’s great! Thanks for your help... The Oracle: “No problem. Don’t forget to leave your sacrifice in the alms box by the door. Five golden drach- mas should cover it.” Perplexed by a personal relationship issue? Ponder no longer! Send your inquiries to the Oracle c/o Vox Latina. Email Editor Eliot Schiaparelli at [email protected] Vox Latina 2015-2016 Volume 2 Page 8