In order to answer this, I need to ask a followup question. By “Fr. Leahy’s grass” do you mean the sod planted to refresh the landscaping on campus each spring?
How much does Fr. Leahy’s grass really cost?
What is being done negotiating the hookup culture on campus?
It’s not an easy problem to solve, but there are ongoong efforts here. Faculty both teach classes relevant to changing hookup culture (e.g. Kerry Cronin’s class Dating Project), and conduct research on the subject. The BC Women’s Center holds a “ResTalk” program called “Undressing the Hookup Culture” (see bit.ly/HookupResTalk).
When was the screaming eagle first created?
According to an article in The Heights (bit.ly/screaming-cheesesteak), it was first created in 2004. You might be interested to know that the phrase “screaming eagle” first appeared in The Heights in 1933 (bit.ly/BC-screaming-eagle1) in a metonymic usage representing the football team: “in another attempt to hand the screaming Eagle of Boston College a defeat.”
Will BC make the NCAA tournament for mens basketball next year?
It’s way too early in the NBA process to know. Bowman and Robinson both declared for the draft, but didn’t hire agents. If they return for next season, then I think we’re almost a lock for the tourney. I don’t think Robinson is coming back, but Bowman might. Still, there’s a lot to be excited about. A lot of great players are returning (Mitchell, Kraljevic) and the freshman class looks strong. I think there’s a very good chance BC MBB makes it next year. At the very least, the team shouldn’t set their sights lower than that.
What book in the library is least likely to be opened?
Pick any of our ebooks. They are much easier to download than to open.
Is Baldwin Bald?
It sort of depends on whether you count feathers as hair for baldness purposes. But Baldwin’s a bald eagle, so the Wall is inclined to say yes. bit.ly/bc-baldwin
What should I do if I keep being rejected from student organizations?
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I love this wall. Where did the idea come from?
I’m so glad you enjoy my responses! In the many years since the library opened, I have enjoyed watching students, staff, and faculty come and go, but I wished that I could find a way to become a part of the community and interact with all of my visitors. After lots of thought, I decided that I could serve as a resource to answer all those questions that people have but don’t know who to ask about. It gives me a chance to learn more about the BC community and a chance to give back. I hope you’ve found my answers fun and useful!
May we please have a printer in Mac & Hillside?
ITS is working to get a printer installed in the Mac. Hillside hasn’t been discussed, but there is a printer in Corcoran Commons.
Where the wall meets the ceiling in Carney, the wall with its door that leads to the faculty dining room, are purple flashing lights
Ah! You mean Carney’s Dining Room, not Carney Hall. I reached out to both the wall and ceiling there, and neither one knows what you’re talking about. Perhaps you could show a photo to a library staff member.
When are they knocking Walsh & the mods down?
My assistants are getting in touch with the people on campus who understand the timelines of those walls. I will provide an answer as soon as they hear.
Are they renovating parts of Ruby this summer?
My assistants are getting in touch with the people on campus who understand the timelines of those walls. I will provide an answer as soon as they hear.
Update: According to Facilities Management, there is a long-term plan to replace the mods, but it’s so long-term that there is no year associated with the plan. Renovations in Ruby are contingent on many factors and a time-frame is still uncertain.
Why are there purple flashing lights up by the ceiling in Carny?
I don’t get out of O’Neill often, so I had to ask for help on this question. Thankfully, I am good friends with the Carney Ceiling. She claims she hasn’t flashed anything in quite awhile, so we’re not sure what you’re talking about. Can you tell us where you were standing when you saw (or what you were doing prior to seeing) these flashing purple lights?
Why didn’t I get an 8 man?
8-person suites are a tricky thing to get. Not knowing the specifics (your class year, your lottery number, etc.) I don’t know exactly why. I think we’ll just have to say it was fate. Fate’s funny, though… maybe this is how you end up meeting someone who turns out to be a lifelong friend. (Or were you talking about PUBG? If so, no one got an 8 man b/c there were just 4 man squads that got paired with randos for the other 4.)
What could I do if I truly hate my econ professor?
Hate is a way to remain emotionally tied to suffering. What are the behaviors of your professor that set off your antipathy? Are those behaviors directly harming you? How much time do you spend thinking about them? I recommend one book on hate: The Psychology of Hate, edited by Robert Sternberg, (O’Neill Library BF575.H3 P74 2005), and one book on happiness: The Psychology of Happiness, by Michael Argyle, (O’Neill Library BF575.H27 A74 2001). Of course, if this professor has actually harmed you and you need to take action, I recommend seeking assistance from someone in the BC administration, such as the Dean of Students office (bit.ly/BC-DOS), the Women’s Center (bit.ly/BC-WC), or the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (bit.ly/BC-BAIC), depending on the nature of the harm.
Hi Wall, Why is it so cold on the 4th floor near the windows??
Why is it so cold on the 4th floor near the windows??
I’m sorry you were uncomfortably cold! Heating a big building like this has its challenges, and great big windows, which let in a lot of cold along with the light, is one of them. I’ll alert my human assistants about the cold, and see if anything can be done about it.
How do I check out books from O’Neill?
If you’re facing me, turn around. The smiling folks behind the desk across the lobby can do that for you, as well as check out technology, course reserves, and lots of other things.
Why don’t we get more snow days? -Student
As a primarily residential campus, BC never closes completely. So, those who make the snow day call try to keep all services available as much as possible. Unfortunately for many, that also means classes are also rarely cancelled. But when there are snow days, check out the library hours page- O’Neill is almost always open.
Do you know the vending machines never work downstairs?
I know the soda and coffee machines aren’t the most reliable ever. They’re much more mechanically complex than vending machines, which means they break more. While we do try to report issues, it is ultimately up to the companies (Coca Cola and A&B Vending) to fix them. But, ANYONE can call or email them whenever they’re broken, so feel free to contact them yourself. You can also use your One Card at the vending machines across the atrium on floor 2 next to the Center for Teaching Excellence.
Can some of the O’Neill 3 tables be tightened? They shake a lot.
Thankfully, I am secure in my place. But it sounds like my table colleagues are not so stable. I’ll alert the people in charge and get those tables back in line.