I’ll make sure those in the library who control these things will hear your request.
Can you put more tissues in O’Neill?
I study so much & work so hard for my classes but still not getting the grade I want :(
It sounds like you should be proud of your persistence and hard work, not disappointed! One of my assistants notes that they saw a Twitter thread the other day of dozens of current practicing STEM PhD’s (many with jobs at prestigious universities), who shared how poorly they did at various stages of their education, some even flunking out. Persistence wins! You can do this!
how come no omelettes all day every day?
Omelette all day every day sounds heavenly, but I expect BC Dining staffing doesn’t allow for that. (While we don’t have Omelette 24/7, we do have Ask-A-Librarian 24/7 – bit.ly/BC-ask-librarian)
I have a crush on my professor
This one is best left to the realm of daydream and fantasy; turning this into a reality – even if possible – could have disasterous effects under the University’s revised Consensual Relationship Policy: bit.ly/RelationshipPol
![Prof. [redacted] is hot](https://library.bc.edu/answerwall/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AW02252020-09-e1582680762602.jpeg)
Even so, still not ok. Learning to have self control and not act on all your desires is part of adulting.
My roommate’s girlfriend REFUSES to acknowledge that they’re dating when they have been – obviously – for several weeks.
You don’t need to say or do anything other than continuing to be a supportive friend. It’s curious the woman in question doesn’t want to acknowledge dating your friend, but sometimes people don’t want to go public with these things right away; to protect the new relationship and to treasure it for a while without outside commentary/input.
Why won’t Obama endorse Biden?
Obama is keeping his counsel on his lack of endorsements in the Democratic primary, and given that he hasn’t been shy about endorsing candidacies in the past (bit.ly/obama-endorsements), that’s… unusual. And perhaps significant. Who will win? There are too many variables in play even for seasoned poll-watchers like FiveThirtyEight to make predictions. It’s a very consequential election, and with so many unknowns, it’s no wonder people are having a hard time maintaining civility.
What’s wrong to like a friend?
Nothing is wrong. However, you may have some awkward moments. Changing the stakes of a relationship can lead one or both to feeling uncomfortable if the terms aren’t clear. Communicate openly & honestly, and be prepared to resume “just friends” if the other person isn’t comfortable with the change.
Filioque or nah?
That’s a big question and I am but a humble Wall. Our theology librarian laughed when he saw this. Here’s a relatively recent overview of where things stand on this very old controversy about the movements of the Holy Spirit. bit.ly/bc-filioque.
I’m only able to focus on my work using library computers…
There are apps that allow you to block your access to websites, but most won’t be available to you on a public computer. One technique is to schedule a timed increment of internet surfing (10 minutes?) as a treat after getting a block of work done (read 25 pages/ do 4 calc problems/ write 250 words, etc.) For more help with time management and study skills, contact the Connors Family Learning Center (bit.ly/BC-connors) and ask about academic coaching.
Hi Wall I have an exam in multivariable calc Wednesday and I’m freaking out…
I have faith that you can survive the all-nighter and multivariable calculus. But I want you to know that you can survive and thrive even if you were to fall asleep in the midst of the all-nighter and miss the exam completely. And after this exam is over – and you’ve had some sleep – maybe contact the Connors Family Learning Center (bit.ly/BC-connors) for some academic coaching, so it doesn’t come down to all-nighters next time?
Are unions rackets?
There really aren’t any large organizations involving humans that are free from corruption. It’s also relevant in reading things about unions that there are people with money and influence (usually business owners) who would see them as evil whatever they did. Pope Francis sees them as an important safeguard for the human dignity of workers. http://bit.ly/bc-labor2. A scholarly source like this Companion to the American Labor Movement can give you some context on why unions formed: http://bit.ly/bc-labor1
The grad student union cites a variety of Catholic social teaching in its own support: bit.ly/bc-cst. BC’s stated position is that “graduate student unionization in any form undermines the collegial, mentoring relationship among students and faculty that is a cornerstone of this academic community” That’s a quote from a longer statement by Provost David Quigley. bc.edu/bc-web/sites/unionization
I am a lonely graduate student :'(
Grad school can be a lonely time, but there are ways to make it better. Try some events held by The Office of Graduate Student Life (bit.ly/BC-graduate-life) – Waffle Wednesdays sound very appealing! Also, you could talk to the staff at Murray House, who have creating community among grad students at BC as part of their mission.
Since the wall has feelings, who is the wall’s valentine?
The Door and I exchanged Very Significant Looks on Valentine’s Day.
Last Date ideas?
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I suppose if the decision was reached mutually and you both want to establish a new mode of “just friends,” I’d say do something that just friends commonly do. Sports, for instance, keep you occupied without demanding much emotional engagement. Maybe take lessons at a climbing wall? But if you’re talking about a breakup date, it’s going to suck no matter where you’ve gone, so why sweat the location, other than making sure there are enough walls to provide some privacy. There will be tears.
For a breakup? Huh. Sounds creepy. If you’re gonna break up, at least do it somewhere warm with sugary treats.
What to do if I don’t like my friends anymore?
We grow, we change. It’s ok to move on and make new friends. I would give it some time, though, to make sure that you’re just not in a mood where everything is annoying you. And not burn bridges or ghost people. Old friends turn up later on, and that can be a beautful thing.
Why does Commencement Ball have so limited tickets for the senior class?
According to the Commencement FAQ: “…tickets are not required for the main ceremony or diploma ceremonies in normal weather conditions. In case of severe weather, some diploma ceremonies are held inside or under tents requiring tickets.” That is surely because of space limitations in tents and indoor venues.
My apologies! I mis-read the question. (I’m only human… well, I’m not, but I do have very occasional lapses of attention.) I will have my assistants look into the limit. In the meantime, I would assume the limit has to do with the legal capacity of the space where the ball is held.
Are there any place in Boston to hang out with gay friends?
Downtown Boston is generally LGBTQ-friendly, so you can go to most places and hang out with your friends without much trouble. If you’re 25yo or younger and want a LGBTQ-only space, check out the programs sponsored by BAGLY. Lots of resources on their site: www.bagly.org
Why do people of the United States call themselves “Americans”? …
If we were called United States-ians, it wouldn’t really roll off the tongue as well. To the extent that peoples in other countries in the North and South American continents are also members of those continents, they can reasonably call themselves “North Americans” and “South Americans” in the same way that other people around the world call themselves “Europeans”, “Africans”, “Asians”, and “Australians”. Though no one really calls themselves after multi-continent land masses; “Eurasians” isn’t a popular rallying cry despite the existence of Russia and Turkey. Calling people from the USA “Americans” is simply a useful, easy-to-pronounce shorthand for “people from the United States of America”. And, to be fair, the USA is the only country in North or South America to also have the word “America” in its name.
Why do the Jesuits are so elitists? …
Indeed, we would all do better to have a bit more humility. I think many of the Jesuits on campus would take exception to the characterization of them as “elitist,” especially given that Father Leahy lives in a small, modestly furnished apartment, not the palatial home of most college presidents. If you’d like to discuss more about the Jesuit faith and why they do things a certain way, I would encourage you to contact campus ministry: bit.ly/BC-ministry.
Don’t you agree that the Jesuits should give back to Boston’s cardinal his house on Brighton Campus …
Museums are wonderful spaces for the community. Cardinal O’Malley himself quickly moved out of the home, even when the diocese owned it. Given that, and the fact that the property was sold to fund a settlement for hundreds of children abused by members of the Archdiocese, it would seem in poor taste to give it back. With Boston College as the ultimate purchaser, one could consider the matter a simple shifting of columns in the total balance of items the Catholic Church owns. The Catholic News Agency has more: bit.ly/BCLandSale