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Are there any kinds of books that should be banned?

Are there any kinds of books that should be banned? On what basis? Who can make those decisions?
Are there any kinds of books that should be banned? On what basis? Who can make those decisions?

The short answer is no, you’re not going to meet many librarians (or library walls) in favor of banning books under almost any circumstances. The baseline for the profession is the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights. Librarians try to build collections that serve all of a community, and you can’t do that without collecting material that will be controversial to some. The few shouldn’t get to dictate to the many what they can read.

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Hello! What would be a good starting point for learning how to draw?

Hello! What would be a good starting point for learning how to draw? I really want to but I'm stuck at a kindergarten level.
Hello! What would be a good starting point for learning how to draw? I really want to but I’m stuck at a kindergarten level.

If you don’t want to take a credit course in studio arts, explore options freely available to you through BC’s subscription to LinkedIn Learning, including Drawing Foundations classes, “Improve your drawing & painting skills”, “21-Day Drawing Challenge”, and more. Start here: https://bit.ly/LinkedInLearningBC. Prefer to learn from books? Drawing on the right side of the brain is a classic: bit.ly/DOTRSOTB (eBook); bit.ly/DOTRSOTB2 (Print.)

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When does college get easier/fun?

When does college get easier/fun?
When does college get easier/fun?

Anecdotally, fun seems to have peaks at the start of first year; junior year if it includes going abroad, and most of senior year, save for the anxiety about future plans and leaving friends. Sophomore year is notorious for being the least fun. If you are stressed out and not having any fun, the Center for Student Wellness (bit.ly/BCStudentWellness) has a variety of programs that can help you find balance in your life.

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How to Steal Declaration of Independence?

How do I steal the Declaration of Independence?
How do I steal the Declaration of Independence?

While the Answer Wall may know many things, this is not something the Answer Wall knows how to do. To further your quest, I would recommend contacting Nicholas Cage for advice. Before doing this however, I would warn you that stealing a historical document of this magnitude is a serious crime and can result in heavy fines and/or imprisonment.

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Stunned by that loud and dreadful sound, Which sky and ocean smote…

Stunned by that loud and dreadful sound, Which sky and ocean smote, Like one that hath been seven days drowned My body lay afloat; But swift as dreams, myself I found Within the pilot's boat.
Stunned by that loud and dreadful sound, Which sky and ocean smote, Like one that hath been seven days drowned My body lay afloat; But swift as dreams, myself I found Within the pilot’s boat.
Upon the whirl, where sank the ship, The boat spun round and round; And all was still, save that the hill Was telling of the sound.
Upon the whirl, where sank the ship, The boat spun round and round; And all was still, save that the hill Was telling of the sound.
Let me in, the voice cried softly From outside the wooden door Scattered remnants of the ship could be seen in the distance Blood stained the icy wall of the shore I'm the only one left The storm took them all He managed as he tried to stand The tears ran down his face Please I'm old
Let me in, the voice cried softly From outside the wooden door Scattered remnants of the ship could be seen in the distance Blood stained the icy wall of the shore I’m the only one left The storm took them all He managed as he tried to stand The tears ran down his face Please I’m old
When he woke There was no trace of the ship Only the dawn was left behind by the storm He felt the creaking of the stairs beneath him That rose from the sea to the door There was a sound at the window then The captain turned his breath was still Slowly, he turned
When he woke There was no trace of the ship Only the dawn was left behind by the storm He felt the creaking of the stairs beneath him That rose from the sea to the door There was a sound at the window then The captain turned his breath was still Slowly, he turned
From behind the edge of the windowsill There appeared the delicate hand of a child His face, flushed and timid He stared at the captain through frightened eyes The captain reach for something to hold on to "Help me," he whispered, as he rose slowly to his feet The boy's face went pale He recognized the sound
From behind the edge of the windowsill There appeared the delicate hand of a child His face, flushed and timid He stared at the captain through frightened eyes The captain reach for something to hold on to “Help me,” he whispered, as he rose slowly to his feet The boy’s face went pale He recognized the sound
Lost in the doorstep of the empty house
Lost in the doorstep of the empty house

Thanks for the rimes — good ones! I’d never encountered Slint before today, and at least one of my assistants was surprised to hear of an 80’s punk band he’d never encountered. Thanks for the tip! They must be the most Coleridge-adjacent punk band ever!