Best place to get a haircut around here?

Best place to get a haircut around here?
Best place to get a haircut around here?

Hmm. The Wall has no hair, and tries to steer away from commercial endorsements. There are a bunch of options near Chestnut Hill Mall and on Washington Street in Brighton. If you’re worried about getting a bad cut you could try a national chain–that way you get a decent level of competence and a reasonable price.

I just read about Madoff. He is a genius…

I just read about Madoff. He is a genius running a 30 year ponzi scheme. How can I start one and not get caught , like he did. Thank you.
I just read about Madoff. He is a genius running a 30 year ponzi scheme. How can I start one and not get caught , like he did. Thank you.

In keeping with BC’s mission (bit.ly/BCMissionStatement), I’d say, let’s not do this. There’s enough pain and injustice in the world. Turn your superpowers to good and not to evil! Maybe consider finding ways to do tremendous amounts of good for people… and not get caught.

Is it okay to go to the hospital because of a hangover?

Is it okay to go to the hospital because of a hangover?
Is it okay to go to the hospital because of a hangover?

Certainly, if you show signs of alcohol poisoning (from the Mayo Clinic bit.ly/HungoverOuch ): confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow or irregular breathing, blue-tinged skin or pale skin, low body temperature, difficulty remaining conscious or losing consciousness. Consider seeking help, maybe through the Ofc. of Health Promotion (bit.ly/BC-health-promo), for your drinking if this is not a one-time thing.

Where is DB Cooper?

Where is DB Cooper?
Where is DB Cooper?

Your guess is as good as mine! Since the FBI is no longer actively investigating the case, Dan Cooper’s location after his successful plane hijacking in 1971 is likely to remain an unsolved mystery. If you’re interested in more details about Cooper and the hijacking, check out the FBI website entry on the case. (bit.ly/DBCooperFBI)

Are the dining halls for-profit?

Are the dining halls for-profit?
Are the dining halls for-profit?

According to this 2017 article in The Heights (bit.ly/BCDiningProfit), “BC Dining has a break-even bottom line. It does not try to make a profit. If there is any surplus of money at the end of the year, it is used to improve dining facilities. ”

What kind of tree is the large conifer near Gasson?

what kind of tree is the large conifer near Gasson? It is directly across from Oneill's main 3rd floor entrance.
What kind of tree is the large conifer near Gasson? It is directly across from Oneill’s main 3rd floor entrance.

Did you know we have a Boston College Tree Inventory? The data can be downloaded from our eScholarship institutional repository at http://hdl.handle.net/2345/3810. Unfortunately, they only identified this tree to the genus level, not species. It is a Picea, that is to say, a spruce of some sort.

Will the Yankees make it to the World Series?

Will the Yankees make it to the World Series?
Will the Yankees make it to the World Series?

They certainly have a chance, but I’m putting my money on the Astros. They’re solid every year and there’s no doubt that the Yankees have overachieved to this point. In sports, it’s better to be lucky than to be good, but the Yankees have had a lot of injuries that are going to be difficult to overcome as the competition gets tougher through the playoffs.

HELP! I’m a senior but I’m in love with a freshman. What should I do??

HELP! I'm a senior but I'm in love with a freshman. What should I do??
HELP! I’m a senior but I’m in love with a freshman. What should I do??

The heart wants what the heart wants. But with you (hopefully) graduating soon and them just starting out on their college journey, the situation will soon be very difficult. Depending on how long you’ve felt this, you might choose to just stay quiet and see if the feelings subside. Or, if they reciprocate the feelings, you can get together but be very clear with each other about the boundaries (will this only last a year, will you try to keep it going, etc.). Remember, they will change a lot during their next four years, and you will also change a lot in your first couple of years out of school. There’s nothing wrong with (mutually) exploring the relationship and seeing where it goes as long as everyone is on the same page.

Do you know where I can donate some clothes & books?

Do you know where I can donate some clothes & books?
Do you know where I can donate some clothes & books?

More Than Words is a great organization that empowers youth in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school by teaching them valuable business skills. They have a few stores in and around the Boston area, as well as several donation bins that are always open and accessible! Check them out: https://mtwyouth.org/

I missed you!

I missed you! ^Same! :)
I missed you! ^Same! 🙂

It’s been a little lonely this summer, though we do have summer students visiting. I didn’t go anywhere, but I hope you had a lovely summer.

Great to see UCS’s new website & that they hired new staff. …

Great to see UCS's new website & that they hired new staff. Are they going to post the staff's pics on the staff intro page? It looks kinda boring w/ only intro but no pics. Oh, and Happy first day of the semester. :)
Great to see UCS’s new website & that they hired new staff. Are they going to post the staff’s pics on the staff intro page? It looks kinda boring w/ only intro but no pics. Oh, and Happy first day of the semester. 🙂

UCS appreciates your feedback. They told me that photos will be going up on the staff page, but the university has a backlog on getting staff photos done at the moment, so it will take a little time. Hope to see all their faces soon! And wishing you a terrific start to the semester as well.