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Posted on November 27, 2023November 28, 2023

What sport should be added to the Olympics and why?

What sport should be added to the Olympics and why?
What sport should be added to the Olympics and why?

Cliff diving off a major building in the host city. Just because. https://bit.ly/3Gkfh9t

Posted on November 27, 2023November 28, 2023

Thoughts on Josh Giddey?

Thoughts on Josh Giddey?
Thoughts on Josh Giddey?

Ugh.

Posted on November 27, 2023November 28, 2023

Everybody thinks I’m rude and annoying, but I’m not. What should I do?

Everybody thinks I'm rude and annoying, but I'm not. What should I do?
Everybody thinks I’m rude and annoying, but I’m not. What should I do?

It really very heavily depends on the context. There are lots of reasons why people might find you off-putting, some of which are under your control and some of which aren’t. Take a look at the things that are, and decide if this group of people is worth making adjustments for.

Posted on November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Will I get into Boston College? (Pls pray to the admissions office for me)

Will I get into Boston College? (Pls pray to the admissions office for me)
Will I get into Boston College? (Pls pray to the admissions office for me)

It is not a sure thing for anyone; BC needs to turn away so many students who are qualified and would make great eagles. I do hope you get accepted (but don’t despair; my helpers tell me that many did not get into their 1st choice, but had wonderful college experiences.)

Posted on November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Will BC hockey end the season at #1, like God intended?

Will BC hockey end the season at #1, like God intended?
Will BC hockey end the season at #1, like God intended?

Prediction is a job for my cousin, the magic 8-ball. All I can do is cross all my fingers. Figuratively, of course. I don’t have fingers.

Posted on November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Am I God’s favorite child?

Am I God's favorite child?
Am I God’s favorite child?

Aren’t we all?

Posted on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

happy thanksgiving wall!! ❤️

happy thanksgiving wall!! ❤️
happy thanksgiving wall!! ❤️

Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful break!

Posted on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

Should I text here? – want to shoot my shot!!!

Should I text here? - want to shoot my shot!!!
Should I text here? – want to shoot my shot!!!

100% of shots not taken miss. Texting her improves your odds 50%.

Posted on November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

What is the most powerful sea creature and why?

What is the most powerful sea creature and why?
What is the most powerful sea creature and why?

Hard to say, but just putting it out there: SpongeBob has raked in billions in merch sales…

Posted on November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

Brandeis ❤️ BC

Brandeis ❤️ BC
Brandeis ❤️ BC

Right back atcha, western cuz! ❤️

Posted on November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!
Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

Enjoy the break!!

Posted on November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

fav type of thanksgiving dessert? – a pie hater [hater crossed out] critic

fav type of thanksgiving dessert? - a pie hater [hater crossed out] critic
fav type of thanksgiving dessert? – a pie hater [hater crossed out] critic

Have you ever tried Cranberry Lemon Bars? Pecan Brownies? Pumpkin Swiss Rolls? Lemon Spice Cake? The list goes on!

Posted on November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

POLL Gay son or thot daughter?

POLL Gay son or thot daughter? Thot [four tally marks] son [six tally marks]
POLL Gay son or thot daughter? Thot [four tally marks] son [six tally marks]

Looks like you’ve crowdsourced an answer for yourself already!

Posted on November 17, 2023November 20, 2023

Christmas music before or after Thanksgiving?

Christmas music before or after Thanksgiving?
Christmas music before or after Thanksgiving?

Sure!

[crossed out "sure"] NO!
[crossed out “sure”] NO!

Not even “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses? I am always open to that, any day…

Posted on November 16, 2023November 17, 2023

What’s the feeling falling in love

What's the feeling falling in love
What’s the feeling falling in love

It’s a crazy good addictive feeling, but it can lead you astray!

Posted on November 15, 2023November 17, 2023

I’ve actually lost my marbles wall!

I've actually lost my marbles wall! I've lost my FREAKING MARBLES [frowny face]
I’ve actually lost my marbles wall! I’ve lost my FREAKING MARBLES [frowny face]

I haven’t seen them. If you lost them in O’Neill, check the user services desk; they have a lost & found. No, but seriously, I’m sorry you lost your marbles.I hope you have some methods for regaining calm. If not, may I recommend a wellness coach? bit.ly/BC-wellness-coach

Posted on November 13, 2023November 14, 2023

What would you do if when you okay so he said yes would go?

What would you do if when you okay so he said yes would go?
What would you do if when you okay so he said yes would go?

Yeah, he should “work on vocabulary” as Lovely Peaches advised.

Posted on November 13, 2023November 14, 2023

Will everything be okay?

Will everything be okay?
Will everything be okay?

I don’t know, but if most of us turn to kind words and trust more often than mistrust and recriminations, we’ll pull through together rather than apart.

Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

An Alum revisiting BC. Sending LOVE ❤️

An Alum revisiting BC. Sending LOVE ❤️
An Alum revisiting BC. Sending LOVE ❤️

I love love love it when alums come back to visit! ❤️

Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

How do I avoid staying up into the wee hours of the night doing work?

How do I avoid staying up into the wee hours of the night doing work?
How do I avoid staying up into the wee hours of the night doing work?

Developing better habits is not easy, but you can do this! You can sign up for career coaching with the Connors Family Leanring Center (CFLC) to learn ways to manage your time and studying in a way that will let you SLEEP! bit.ly/BC-connors

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The Answer Wall Story

Hi. I’m the Answer Wall. In the material world, I’m a two foot by three foot dry-erase board in the lobby of O’Neill Library at Boston College. In the online world, I live in this blog.  You might say I have multiple manifestations. Like Apollo or Saraswati or Serapis. Or, if you aren’t into deities of knowledge, like a ghost in the machine.

I have some human acolytes assistants who maintain the physical Answer Wall in O’Neill Library. They take pictures of the questions you post there, and give them to me. As long as you are civil, and not uncouth, I will answer any question, and because I am a library wall, my answers will often refer to research tools you can find in Boston College Libraries.

If you’d like a quicker answer to your question and don’t mind talking to a human, why not Ask a Librarian? Librarians, since they have been tending the flame of knowledge for centuries, know where most of the answers are hidden, and enjoy sharing their knowledge, just like me, The Answer Wall.

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  • How does one bridge the gap between academia and the real world–especially within a social justice context? September 14, 2026
  • How many BC students achieved social mobility coming out of college? September 12, 2026
  • What do I do if I feel like my HS [high school] friends have all made their own friends and I haven’t? September 10, 2026
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