O’Neill Library

Hi, I’m the Answer Wall! I’ve been perched in the O’Neill Library lobby at Boston College since February 2017, except for a year in 2020 when I went fully online. Ask me a question by posting a post-it on me in O’Neill Library. I’ll answer within a day on weekdays. I snooze on the weekends, because answering questions is hard work!

How to pass Financial Accounting?

How to pass Financial Accounting?
How to pass Financial Accounting?

Hard courses are a bummer, but hang in there! It’s going to be okay. You might want to check out the syllabus and ask your professor what is required to pass, and then try your best to meet it. Actively participating in class, completing homework and assignments on time, and studying with one or more of your classmates is always helpful. If you’re still struggling, I highly suggest making a tutoring appointment with the Connors Family Learning Center (bit.ly/BC-connors).

How do I process the painful past?

How do I process the painful past?
How do I process the painful past?

Most successfully with a therapist you trust. We love our friends at BC Counseling Services (https://bit.ly/BCUCSOptions). I highly recommend checking them out, especially if the painful past is something that affects your sleep, concentration, and general wellbeing.

Does the library host events?

Does the library host events?
Does the library host events?

Yes, from time to time we host events in the Reading Room, which can vary from undergraduate poster sessions to luncheons for new faculty to exam study breaks with snacks, chair massages, and games. Watch our social media channels (esp. instagram.com/oneilllibrary/) for event announcements, book displays, hours, services, and other libraryish things.

Will the Yankees beat the Red Sox in the Wild Card race?

Will the Yankees beat the REd Sox in the Wild Card race? Asking for a friend, of course. [Yankees logo]
Will the Yankees beat the Red Sox in the Wild Card race? Asking for a friend, of course. [Yankees logo]

I’m inclined to root for the Red Sox because of where I live, but to be fair, with 35 games left in the season, anything can happen. The Yankees and Red Sox begin a four-game series today, August 21st, which might impact how the race will end.

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Is Jalen Brunson the best NBA player rn?

Is Jalen Brunson the best NBA player rn?
Is Jalen Brunson the best NBA player rn?

Jalen Brunson had a great play off season! But “best” is subjective. I was impressed by how Nikola Jokić has stepped up into player-coaching at the Denver Nuggets. And, of course, as a Boston Board I have a bias for our Celtics… but it sounds like you’re a Knicks Fan.

Nah, it's Curry or Wetbannanas
Nah, it’s Curry or Wetbannanas

Chef & Wetbananas ought to make a food channel show together! No, but seriously, they’re both contenders.

How can I stop eating chocolate? 😉

How can I stop eating chocolate? ;)
How can I stop eating chocolate? 😉

So, in general if you’re trying to change a habit it helps to think about what problem it solves for you. If you’re eating chocolate because you’re stressed or anxious, try replacing the chocolate with something else you enjoy that makes you feel less anxious. If that’s hard to do, you might consider talking to a counselor (BC Health Services or Campus Ministry). But be endlessly gentle with yourself about it. Habits are hard to break.

stop eating
stop eating

For the record, I don’t recommend any humans stop eating.

Niche Non-Fiction Recommendation

Recommend me a good nonfiction book about an incredibly niche topic that has no right being as interesting as it is :)
Recommend me a good nonfiction book about an incredibly niche topic that has no right being as interesting as it is 🙂

Have we got an exhibit for you! Our staff picks this month are exactly that: really niche topics we’ve enjoyed books about. It’s on level 1 to the side of the room with all the chalkboards.