Answering questions at Boston College O’Neill Library
Sounds yummy. Starbucks menu has something for everyone … well those who are capable of drinking, anyway. 8)
Because some of my very sweetest friends are the walls of gingerbread houses, if I could drink, I’d love to try the Gingerbread Latte. Have one for me?
Do you mean the employee lounge in O’Neill? I’m afraid it is limited to those who work at the library. And I have heard (we walls have a way of communicating amongst ourselves, you know) there are no snacks there except for those that staff bring in. (Which is why you will see staff at the same vending machines you use for snacks!)
It’s frustrating. They have had a variety of mechanical problems; at one point, Coca-Cola waited for a part for several weeks. I’ve reported the problem today, and I’ve been assured it’s being looked into.
According to this article in Science Translational Medicine (bit.ly/CoffeeZzz), late night coffee can really throw off your sleep patterns. I understand, sometime you have to stay awake, and coffee is very effective for that, but I wouldn’t do it on a regular basis.
If I could chuckle I would. Your full disclosure is safe here! It’s the season for a bit of overindulgence, no?
Gotta say that wouldn’t be my first choice, but Butterball has directions on how to do it. Looks kinda fussy. And I suspect you’ll be wanting a smaller bird than that unless your microwave is the size of Allston. bit.ly/bc-turkey
Coca-Cola has finally finished setting up all of their machines to accept Eagle Bucks. BC has looked into getting the coffee machine to accept eagle bucks, but unfortunately, that machine is incompatible with the card readers that read BC ID’s. You’ll need to bring cash or a credit card to use the coffee vending machine. 🙁
Ta Da! They’re fixed. They should now work with cash, Eagle Bucks, and Credit Cards. Sorry about the delay: we needed a new electrical outlet, parts from Coca-Cola, and card readers from BC’s IT department installed. Never a dull moment in the world of vending machines! (Please call the number listed on the machine if you continue to run into problems.)
I will have my minions look into this and get back to you with an answer. In the meantime, if you’d like to send some feedback to BC Dining with the soy milk dispenser, here’s the feedback form: bit.ly/BCDiningComment
No – well maybe. I don’t eat any animal products, but then again, I don’t eat at all. (Don’t worry about me, not eating is healthy for walls!) Some of my helpers are vegetarian or vegan, so let me know if I can answer any questions for you.
Have you ever heard of Walnettos? An old fashioned choice, but so chewy and rich. That would be my favorite treat. I had a terrific Halloween; I dressed up as a door….
Apparently, there are some parts required to make that happen. Big Cola has ordered them, and my library helpers are doing their best with the university administration to encourage them along.
My human library assistants are all working hard with the right university offices to make sure Coca-Cola fixes the vending machines. Coca-Cola says they’re waiting for parts. I wish I could hurry along the people responsible for those parts, but my influence doesn’t really extend beyond the campus walls.
My assistants tell me that BC is working out a solution with the vendor. The problem, apparently, has to do with replacing a part to make the machines compatible with card readers. I’ll update you when and if I hear more.
Venmo? GoFundMe? No, but seriously, if you’re food insecure, that’s a problem. I’d talk to the Financial Aid office to see about options. Start by visiting the Office of Student Services in Lyons; if you’re an undergrad, they can usually get you a next-day or a day later appt. (But if you’re on a flex plan, it might be just that you’re finishing the “bonus bucks” on your flex plan before the actual dining bucks kick in.) Good luck!
Humans seem to be fascinated by ambiguous classifications, especially about hot dogs. Here are other answers: bit.ly/AW-hotdog, bit.ly/AW-hotdog2, bit.ly/AW-hotdog3. The Oxford English Dictionary definitions of sandwich (bit.ly/OED-sandwich) imply that common usage permits broader definitions when those are accompanied by a modifier: e.g., submarine sandwich, open-faced sandwich. Maybe a hot dog is a sandwich when you say, “hot dog sandwich.” While you ponder, listen to this 1949 Louis Prima Band recording of “Yes, We Have no Bananas”; at the 2:40 mark you’ll hear how they said it in New Yawk. bit.ly/YesNoBananas
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Ponder what you find awful, and send them feedback about it: bit.ly/BCDiningComment. Maybe they’ll make some changes. My own answer: is it? I’ve had a number of people write about stuff they really like at various dining halls. Maybe it’s a matter of finding the options you like. Or maybe you just needed to vent? At times like these, I’m reminded that I’m glad I don’t eat anything but post-its. It must be so hard finding agreeable food!
Yes, it is still Digiorno. Pizza delivery (of the kind Digiorno compares itself to in its advertising) is from a pizza restaurant. So far at any rate Amazon has not gone into the pizzeria business!
According to Dining Services, the move to upstairs is unlikely to be reconsidered. It has helped solve other pressing problems at Lower, including ability to hire and retain student staff at awkward hours, provide a cleaner, more efficient environment for preparing and serving food for Late Night, and open up Corcoran Commons for extended dinner hours, which has regularly been accommodating 400 students. More offerings, including mac-n-cheese, specialty coffee drinks, frips and dips, meatball obsession, hot subs, and ice cream are being added to the Late Night menu.
