You mean the football team, I assume? Probably for the same reason the NY Yankees are hate-magnets: success. But this wall has only the fondest feelings for Notre Dame’s library: www.library.nd.edu
Why all the hate for Notre Dame?
Will I get a formal date?
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I agree with the response I was asked to translate: “Take a chance… out there and find someone you think you could have a fun time with and ask!” I’d add trust to the equation, and remember, it might be a memorable fun time, and it doesn’t have to be more than that.
Why was Trump elected? Will he “MAGA” or the opposite way?
Trump was elected because roughly 1/3rd (31.9%) of 242.2 million eligible voters voted for him, while slightlly fewer (30.9%) voted for Harris. Whether or not his executive intrusion into congressional powers makes America great again depends on whether one’s definition of “great” involves the executive branch holding such broad powers.
How to minimize the misunderstanding between people?
Speaking honestly, but kindly. And, following up if you feel you have been misunderstood. Don’t let the misunderstanding continue.
How much longer until Trump is impeached?
Impeachment requires a vote of the House of Representatives. Current Republican control of the House makes it unlikely to happen unless significant number of members change their minds. Conviction in the Senate would similarly require many Republican senators to vote differently than they did on the last two impeachments of Trump.
How does wifi work?
Great question! If you are referring to Boston College’s wifi, it’s called “eduroam.” If you are using it for the first time or just trying to connect, follow these instructions: https://bit.ly/bcwifi-setup. If you mean to ask how wifi works in general, I’m afraid that’s beyond my capacity to answer, though this encyclopedia article might be useful: britannica.com/story/how-does-wi-fi-work
How can I help improve the library website?
Thanks for asking! Some of my library helpers are working on redesigning the library website and will do a better job with your input. Take their survey! bit.ly/bcl-web-survey. (It’s anonymous.)
Can you recommend more books about cats or that have cats prominently?
In our collection I highly recommend The amazing Maurice and his educated rodents by Terry Pratchett, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot and if you are thinking something rooted in our contemporary world there’s a strong cat presence in A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. At Boston Public Library they have We’ll Prescribe You a Cat
by Syou Ishida which is also very good.
As an Asian, how can I find a job in US & Canada?
I recommend seeking information from two offices here at BC: the Office of International Students and Scholars (bit.ly/BCOISS) about employment & work authorization, and the Career Center’s offerings for international students (bit.ly/BCCareerIS)
With all due respect, why is O’Neill’s exterior so…
beautiful! Why thank you. As a prime example of brutalism, O’Neill has been helping visitors find their way through the Gothic Maze for decades: https://answers.bc.edu/faq/170899
How do you get up to the Gasson Bell Tower?
My cousin the bell tower, in spite of their frequent ringing, has been mute on the subject of access since Gasson Hall’s renovation in 2007 when it was silenced temporarily. Since they aren’t talking, I’ve had my assistants poke around a little. There’s a clue in this Boston College Magazine alumni-submitted story: bit.ly/bells-clue, but as the story predates the renovation, there might not be a door ajar, and you’d probably still have to watch out for the laser-activated alarm. I recommend getting a campus job with facilities. Those folks know everything. But you’ll have to earn their trust before they share.
Is O’Neill a good place to go on dates?
We’re a great choice for a study date where you actually study.
Will Nathan get a girlfriend this year?
While I can’t predict whether Nathan will find love, it can happen. I suggest he talk to different people on campus, learn if their interests are similar to his, and see if a mutual attraction develops. Campus-wide (https://bit.ly/bc-wide-events) and student organization events (https://bit.ly/bc-student-events) are good places to do this.
Asia/Africa/NA/SA
I mean sure. Personally I’m NA *, but Africa, A*, and SA are also kinda *
The only way to win the post modern language game is the Logos.
What is the point of spending 90k a year at BC?
A Jesuit education aims to make you the best possible version of yourself and includes spiritual and ethical elements that not every degree program does. Being at an elite school in Boston puts you in proximity to influential people and institutions. I can’t say whether those things are worth it to you. I can say that BC decides whether to admit you without checking to see if you can pay, https://bit.ly/bc-price
Which is the best dinner hall at BC?
My own diet consists entirely of post-it notes, but one of my helpers says it’s a matter of criteria: speed, variety, setting, quality, hours. Check here for menus: bit.ly/bcdining-menus. Check here for hours: bit.ly/BC-dining-hours. Want it fast? GrubHub: bit.ly/bc-dining-grubhub. Best dinner? Probably Lower Live for variety. Grab a seat by the fire.
Why are cats the best pets ever??!!??
We are a very pro-dog campus but I’ve heard folks who favor cats say they are low-maintenance, protect homes from pests, mostly clean themselves, and can be unsupervised much longer than most pets.
Thoughts on Trump’s plan to take Greenland, Canada, or Mexico & incorporating it into the Union?
Conversations like this would fit better in late 19th century US politics. Maybe check out the Cambridge History of American Foreign Relations (bit.ly/bcl-cambridge-am-foreign-relations) for a little context on how old an idea this is and how the people advocating expansion to Canada and Mexico sound.
Do you have any favorite books on the philosophy of science? Or scifi like Ted Chiang! Thanks sm [crying emoji]
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We do have Chiang’s Stories of Your Life and Others, which includes his short story, “Story of Your Life,” on which the film Arrivalwas based. Thanks for your interest! I’ll have my assistant order more of his work. Thomas Kuhn’s Structure of Scientific Revolutions(O’Neill Library Q175 .K95 1974) is a classic in science epistemology. For a more recent work, try Nancy Cartwright’s The Dappled World (O’Neill Library Q175 .C37 1999).