Category: Random

It’s mostly snobbery. People from particular social and educational backgrounds dominate the publishing industry, including the prestigious book awards, and for a long time they have favored literary realism as a style–that’s a genre also, BTW. SF and mystery and romance were all originally written to be cheap entertainment for mass audiences. Parts of the Establishment still look down their noses at them. While other parts of the Establishment make billions of dollars from it. Read what you like.

When Franz Schubert’s Symphony Number 8 comes to an end. https://bit.ly/schubert-8

I’m actually curious. I watched the musical 2 days ago and, ignoring how incredibly cringe it was, Evan seemed to have a …particular… obsession with trees, he often took pride in his tree-“knowledge” in situations that had more or less a semi-sexual mood. Also, can you recommend me any musicals? I’m trying to Take a Break from Hamilton (since I’ll be seeing it in June and, you know, Taking a Break before something as important as this is necessary to make the effect of watching it bigger and more impactful). I watched all Starkid and TinCanBros musicals and, of course, watched In The Heights. I really want something new to satisfy me for the time being until I watch, nay, experience Hamilton live. Then I’ll return to my daily schedule of watching it at least once a day on Disney+. sigh.

As a wall, I don’t have a Disney+ or Netflix account, but I do appreciate a good musical. If you’re looking for more Lin Manuel Miranda-realted content, my helpers have heard that Tick, Tick, Boom on Netflix was a great watch!

But do you want a _new_ duck? youtu.be/3KvgQIBcdRk

When? The Magic 8 Ball says “Cannot predict now” but, know that there are wonderful resources to help you including the BC Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career) and the CSOM Undergraduate Advising Office (https://bit.ly/CSOM-advising). Also we have a wonderful CSOM librarian (Doug!) so swing by O’Neill and introduce yourself!

BC has a whole interdisciplinary program in Women’s Studies, but you might start with something like this: https://bit.ly/bc-gender

As a wall, I don’t actually eat. But I am enthralled by the endless combinations and techniques, and the way groups develop their food cultures.

Travel; find things that bring you joy other than your phone; patience; kale, connect with the arts; don’t be a sheep (even though they’re cute); and be kind, and be brave.

You could: earn it, inherit it, marry into it, get it through investments, gambling, or robbery. There are certainly ethical considerations with any of these plans; I suggest a consultation with the Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career) as a good place to start.

If you haven’t already, invest in a good pair of shoes for walking. Additionally, don’t be afraid to try and find a community to play with for events

Wanting to stop is a great first step! Next, why not schedule a meeting with a peer Wellness Coach in the Ofc. of Health Promotion (bit.ly/BC-wellness-coach).

“We know little about love. Love is like a pear. A pear is sweet and has a distinct shape. Try to define the shape of a pear.”

Any time can be the right time, it’s hard to give general advice. If you and he aren’t at the same place, it’s probably better to know sooner than later.

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Who’s That Pokemon!? It took some digging, but we finally caught Quagsire. If assignments have you in a haze, check out the research guides my helpers have thoughtfully put together to direct you to top resources: bit.ly/BCLResearchGuides

Oh no! It looks like Psyduck may have a bit of a headache. If midterms and research papers are giving you a headache, check out our Ask a Librarian services at bit.ly/BCLAsk to see if one of my librarian colleagues can help!

Nope.

I expect she’s amazing in some way….

There are actually some really positive reasons: BC Dining has been committed to paying a living wage to its employees, buying local and sustainable food, etc. None of this comes cheap!

True. BC is choosing to charge market prices, rather than pay for wages and supplies some other way.

Sounds like you have some thoughts. If you post them here I can pass them along.