Please put up a guide for how to belly-rub a cat. Thanks! :3

Please put up a guide for how to belly-rub a cat. Thanks! :3
Please put up a guide for how to belly-rub a cat. Thanks! :3

While some cats let lucky humans rub their bellies, many cats are protective of such a sensitive and vulnerable area. But you should feel flattered if a cat exposes its belly to you—it can be a sign of trust! Scritches on the head might be a safer bet, but always remember to proceed gently so you don’t frighten your potential feline friend.

What’s a good name for an undergraduate history journal featuring works from BC history majors?

What's a good name for an undergraduate history journal featuring works from BC history majors?
What’s a good name for an undergraduate history journal featuring works from BC history majors?

That depends on what type of history you expect the journal to cover. Ancient Europe – maybe something greek or latin. Pre-columbian North America – maybe a Native American word? You get the idea. Or if it’s all of history broadly, maybe just a good pun like Pan-a-historia which I think is a fun because it’s close to the modern “panaderia” and I have been told bread tastes good (although the correct Latin would be Omnes historiae). If you’re thinking about starting a new journal, check out the BC-library hosted journals (ejournals.bc.edu). We can help you with some of the management of the publication process so you can focus on finding good content.

What is your favorite vine?

What is your favorite vine?
What is your favorite vine?

The Concord Grape. It was developed in nearby Concord, Massachusetts in the mid-19th century, and makes terrific jelly and sweet wines for religious purposes. There’s also Red Vines, but here in Boston, we’re all about the Twizzlers…. If you mean Vine (the video service), looks like that’s over and done with.

Does Fr. Leahy exist or is he a unicorn?

Does Fr. Leahy exist or is he a unicorn?
Does Fr. Leahy exist or is he a unicorn?

Preeety sure “Jesuit College President Is Actually Unicorn” and “Unicorns Really Exist” are headlines I would have seen. Also, presumably there would be more hoof prints and sparkles on the lawns.

How do I raise my GPA in 2 hours? Asking for a friend (help)

How do I raise my GPA in 2 hours? Asking for a friend (help)
How do I raise my GPA in 2 hours? Asking for a friend (help)


If the 2 hours in question are during a final exam, you may be able to make a small but measurable change by doing really, really well. However, as with most things in life, change takes time and effort. I highly recommend talking to your academic advisor, to your professors, and getting some peer tutoring – and possibly academic coaching – from the CFLC (bit.ly/BC-connors).

What’s the chance for juniors to get a 4-man apartment?

What's the chance for juniors to get a 4-man apartment? Stats will be perfect :)
What’s the chance for juniors to get a 4-man apartment? Stats will be perfect 🙂

You could go to the floor plans (bit.ly/BC-ResHalls, click on floor plans link) and count rooms of 4-person apartments in all the halls, and divide the number of people who *want* 4-person apartments by the number of beds (apts x 4). The trouble is, the number of people who want 4-person apartments is the big unknown: X.

Why is audit a commodity?

Why is audit a commodity?
Why is audit a commodity?

According to Investopedia, a commodity is “a basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other commodities of the same type.” (bit.ly/investo-commodity) One company’s coal is the same as another company’s coal. If audit is a commodity, that means one company’s audit is interchangeable with another’s. Choice would be based solely on price.

Should I get a cat or a tattoo?

Should I get a cat or a tattoo?
Should I get a cat or a tattoo?

EXCELLENT QUESTION!!! The answer to this dilemma would depend on two major factors: 1. The type of cat you would be getting: The pets we own say a lot about who we are. Think about the vibe you get from someone who owns a Sphynx cat (Lady Gaga) versus the vibe you get from someone who owns a Siamese cat (Elizabeth Taylor). 2. The type of tattoo you would be getting: The tattoos we have say a lot about who we are. Think about the vibe you get from a person who has a Chinese tattoo (Chris Evans) versus the vibe you get from someone who has a Polynesian tattoo (Dwayne Johnson). Once you know exactly the kind of cat and type of tattoo you are considering, then you can thoroughly assess the impact, cost effectiveness, benefits, and implications associated with each option.