Author: Answer Wall

It’s a lovely thought, but we really don’t have the space. There are also some practical hygiene and safety concerns that would make it a bad idea for us. That said, students DO nap all over the library. Level 1 has lots of big chairs, and the booths by the vending machines also seem popular, particularly during exams.

James Cagney’s 1947 spy movie “13 Rue Madeleine” was partly filmed in O’Connell house, but most of the big Hollywood Boston movies tend to focus on places over the river. If you include inspirations, BC Nursing professor Ann Burgess was the model for the professor character in Netflix’s Mindhunter.

“Dystopia” and “not dark” is a rare combination! You may have to write it yourself. You’ll find some elements in the following: the short story “The Gondoliers” in Karen Russell’s Orange World (O’Neill Library PS3618.U755 A6 2019) probably comes the closest. Others with some shared elements: The Dispossessed, by Ursula Le Guin (O’Neill Library, Course Reserves) and Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune, 2052-2072, by M. E. O’Brien and Eman Abdelhadi (O’Neill Library PS3615.B75 E94 2022)

The question has many dimensions: does my life have value? Is human life significant? Does a life have virtue independent of one’s actions? Is there a purpose, divine or otherwise? I highly recommend reading Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning: bit.ly/bcl-frankl-meaning (ebook), in which he claims that the primary human drive is a search for meaning, not pleasure. He spent 4 years in Nazi concentration camps, so his claims about meaning are worth a listen.

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I don’t consume anything but Post-Its so I don’t have an opinion, but lots of my helpers are huge cheeseheads.

It’s quite different for different fields and careers. The best I can recommend in general is to a) pretend you’re the executive assistant to an early career person with great promise, so sending applications becomes a simple & efficient office task and b) make use of BC’s Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career) early and often.

Forgive me, but I’ve difficulty reading your letters. acus? acas? ucus? gcgs? gcus? acgs? I would be very grateful if you helped me solve the mystery.

“Only in Love” on Visual Music reminds me of OMD (I’m an 80’s Wall). I look forward to hearing your new song!

It can be helpful to ask what you find exciting about a science career, and if it connects with your talents and goals. The Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career) is also a great place to help you answer these questions.

There are no books currently banned by the United States government on a federal/national level. However, the American Library Association does keep track of bans and challenges on the school/district/state level, which you can find here: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/book-ban-data.

BOTH AMAZING, GOOD WILL HUNTING, IDK BUT HE WORKED AT A DUNKS WHICH TRACKS

It makes me so happy to see declarations of love!

I’ll miss all of those graduating or going elsewhere, too. If you’re graduating, congratulations!

Hi!

I love these critters. Thank you for leaving me a delightful little treat. I wish I could pet them.

I hear that within fan communities, the “original” ships of Kirk/Spock and Scully/Mulder remain favorites. I also asked one of my Millennial assistants, who said there’s nothing quite like Destiel or Dramione. I’ll lean towards any of those!

Have your friend visit the counseling center (or call 617-552–3310, extension 2) right away and ask for a Psychological Emergency Clinician (PEC). More info: bit.ly/bc-pec. If you’re interested in longer-term skills & training for suicide prevention, this mental health & wellness page has strategies and training opportunities: bit.ly/bc-mental-health-wellness.

Sexual orientation is not tied to a single gene.

It depends on the day and on the question. 

Oh 🙁 I’m sorry to hear that.