Dear Marcel,

I am in a jam. I was recently at the Victory Café where I noticed a very cute girl. At one point in the evening I overheard her friend telling her about the Wavelength zine. I used this as an excuse to talk to them and had a nice, brief conversation before I got pulled away by other duties. I never did get to see them again to talk any more or possibly ask the one out. How can I ask this girl out with absolutely nothing to go on?

- Slowdraw
Oh, Slowdraw, I feel your pain. I have been in very similar situations myself. However, you say you have nothing to go on, and I'm not convinced this is entirely true. I assume that you come out to Wavelength at least from time to time. I'd also assume that this girl's friend goes to Wavelength sometimes, as she was showing her the zine. She may even have been showing her the zine under the pretense of having her come out to a show. So first off, when you do go to Wavelength, keep your eyes peeled! And if you happen to luck into running into this girl, talk to her for crissake! Also do your best to set up a plan for the future, maybe get an email address. Shyness is your enemy in these situations. The worst thing that can happen is you have a conversation with a pretty girl. That's like entering a lottery where you're guaranteed to win something. Sure you wanted the $10 million, but whose complaining about the new home entertainment centre?

Now that we've gotten through that, Slowdraw, I gotta say that I'm feeling charitable today. Since this is the last print zine and all, and you know there is a chance this girl will see this, I offer my humble services. Ladies, if you recognize this story and think that Slowdraw is talking about you (I am hesitant to publish names), feel free to contact me at the email address provided at the bottom of the page. I will pass on any message or contact info to our man Slowdraw.

Dear Marcel,

I am saddened by the coming end to the print version of the Wavelength zine. Help!

- Print Prince

I agree, Prince. I'm sure most everyone does. But things change and we adjust. The music stays with us and that is what is important.

But I would like to take this space to thank everyone who has worked so hard on this incarnation of the Wavelength zine. And to thank the organization itself for giving me a space to be a total ass in print once a month.

I would also very much like to thank the one person in the last 13 months to actually write in a question. If you don't know who I am, ask around and come say hi. I feel the need to buy you a beer.

Alright, I guess that's it for me. And if any of you need advice in the future, Greg Collins has a shoulder big enough for all. He's like an indie-rock monk, that guy.

Marcel out.