Hot tea with Z: Setting expectations

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

How do I set meaningful goals? How do I differentiate between realistic goals and unrealistic goals?

Hot tea with Z: Building relationships

November 12, 2025

How do I get over my social anxiety? How can I talk to people? How do I make close friends?

Hot tea with Z: Making tough decisions

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

How do I know if I am making the wrong decisions? How do I avoid peer pressure?

Hot Tea with Z: Resolving conflict

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Why do I feel alone even around my friends? How do I make myself happy? Why am I not able to be happy like other people? When do I know if my mental health is detrimental to my safety?

Hot Tea with Z: Staying motivated

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

What is burnout and how can I identify when I'm experiencing it?

Hot Tea with Z: Love yourself first

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

How can I tell if someone is interested in me? Should I tell my friend that I have romantic feelings for them? How do I differentiate what kind of relationship I have with someone? How can I make myself more compatible? How can I be more comfortable being alone? 

Hot Tea with Z: The importance of setting boundaries

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

How do I handle toxic situations in a professional setting? What do I do when others take credit for my work? How do I have a professional conversation? Is it immature to go to a superior for help with a Coworker/Project partner? Should I be myself in a work environment? How do I manage immature people that I can not avoid?  

Hot Tea with Z: How to find your style

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

How do I find my style? How can I express my personality through fashion without feeling like I’m wearing a costume? How can I stop caring what people think about how I dress? Is it wrong to wear clothes of the opposite gender? How can I determine what truly looks good on me?

Hot Tea with Z: Communication is key

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • September 24, 2025

Why is communication so complicated? What are the best ways to communicate my needs to ensure they are met?

Hot Tea with Z: Being sure about your passions

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025

How do I deal with change? How do I prepare myself for this next step in my education? How do I determine my major when everything interests me? Is following my passion really worth it?

Hot Tea with Z: year two

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Column Writer • September 10, 2025

Hi, I am Zarrick. I’m a dual major in Creative Writing and Psychology. I wanted to find a way to utilize both of the fields I’m deeply invested in to do something that helps people.

Hot Tea with Z: When should I move on?

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

How long should I wait before moving on from a relationship? What is the best way to handle a break up? Am I a bad person for quickly getting over a breakup? Is it wrong to have desires for a relationship even if I have just left one?