You’re leaving me? I will miss you. I hope you will be able to return for a visit at some point. All the best to you; may you have many adventures and much success! <3
This is my last post. I just want to say THANK YOU! <3
Can we get therapy CATS too?
My helpers have asked about cats, small rodents, lizards… a whole menagerie! We were led to understand that the university prefers we stick to dogs. I know it’s not quite like actually having a purr-machine in your lap, but here are some kittens:
What is the DOPEST thing at BC?
Dope is in the eye of the beholder. Some things at BC that are totally dope: the Mods, therapy dog visits, the ALC showdown, the Chocolate Bar, BC Bigs, Mudstock, Ignite retreats… so hard to choose!
Favorite Steve Addozio-themed video game?
While DazQuest is fun, I gotta say that it’s probably Madden. Addazio’s out there looking like an NFL head coach.
Are the free massages coming to the library this semester? If so, when?
Alas! I am sorry to report they have come and gone this semester; they were at the Brain Break just after Thanksgiving. Watch for the Brain Break in the week after Patriot’s Day in the Spring semester. Perhaps in the meantime, you can enlist the help of a friend.
Why is it so hard for Father Leahy to say something?
Everyone has a role at BC, and Fr. Leahy is ultimately responsible for everyone doing their jobs well. I can’t be certain why Fr. Leahy speaks about some issues and not about others, but I am certain that he makes sure the Provost addresses academic issues, the VP for Student Affairs addresses student issues, the VP for Human Resources addresses staff issues, and so on.
Head hurts from writing
Well, no wonder with all the work you’ve been doing. Each person is different, but there are a few things you can try to alleviate the hurt. Make sure you’re well nourished. Get up and walk around at least once an hour, or stare into the distance for about five minutes each hour. Go visit the therapy dogs. If you’re totally non-productive, you might need a longer break and some sleep and/or exercise. I’m sure you’re getting the picture … do something totally different for a little while and then go back to your writing. All the best; I know you can get through this! <3
My best friend is leaving me to suffer alone during finals. Should I be mad or should I skip my finals and travel with her?
It is sad when the people you count on for support leave you to go it alone. But I don’t think skipping your finals would be a good idea at all. Maybe let her know you miss her and make plans to travel with her on in the future? If you could use some unconditional love, our therapy dogs are coming in through Finals – see the schedule: bit.ly/PuppersBC
DDX Is it Lupus?
IAAWNAD, but lupus is notoriously difficult to diagnose. Try not to lose too much peace of mind on the possibility. (I assume you’re seeing doctors about your symptoms? Please don’t attempt to self-diagnose.) You may find it is something much simpler to treat than lupus. If the DDX is lupus, there are lots of resources to help you – I like the National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus, which takes you from the basics all the way through the latest in clinical trials: bit.ly/NLMLupus. And University Counseling (bit.ly/BC-counseling) if you need help processing it. Best wishes for future good health!
opinions on the cohabitation policy?
It’s not uncommon for Universities to restrict housing to members of the same sex in a given domicile. This prevents a number of tricky issues that would be likely to crop up otherwise (couple breaks up – who gets the room? parents of a student don’t approve of a living situation – how does the University handle that since most students here are legal adults? domestic violence problems could be exacerbated, etc.). Yes, it mostly assumes that everyone has “traditional” views on relationships, but it is successful in handling most of these potential problems.
Thoughts on Joker 4 Smash?
Ehhh…he’s not really a video game character originally and seems kind of out of place. I know a lot of other characters are the same (looking at you pokemon characters), but it just seems forced. I know this version of Joker is from a video game, but it still doesn’t fit right. Even as a video game character, he’s not a classic Nintendo character – most of the Persona games are on PlayStation. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Can we get snacks in the employee lounge?
Do you mean the employee lounge in O’Neill? I’m afraid it is limited to those who work at the library. And I have heard (we walls have a way of communicating amongst ourselves, you know) there are no snacks there except for those that staff bring in. (Which is why you will see staff at the same vending machines you use for snacks!)
Why is the exit and entrance both installed with automatic doors, I f—–g hate that.
It’s to make it possible for people who can’t open the doors themselves to use all the same entrances as everyone else. BC is a tough campus for people with mobility issues, we want to make it a little easier.
Silence is still Violence
Speak, for your lips are free;
Speak, your tongue is still yours,
Your upright body is yours–
Speak, your life is still yours.
See how in the blacksmith’s shop
The flames are hot, the iron is red,
Mouths of locks have begun to open,
Each chain’s embrace has spread wide.
Speak, this little time is plenty
Before the death of body and tongue:
Speak, for truth is still alive–
Speak, say whatever is to be said.
–Faiz Ahmed Faiz, translated by V.G. Kiernan (Poem was recited by the Indian actress & activist Shabana Azmi at the UN in 2009, regarding the treatment of women in Afghanistan.)
I love you! <3
I love you too! <3 <3
How hard is it to get into grad school for Econ from BC? (GPA) What resources are there
Boston College is a very good school, so you’ll at least have that as part of your overall profile. However, things like GPA, GRE, personal statement, and other “soft” factors are going to weigh much more heavily than the fact that you went to BC. Admissions requirements will vary between schools so you should determine what schools you’re interested in and get a feel for your chances of getting in. The Grad Cafe (thegradcafe.com) can provide you with some useful admissions data. Talk to your BC Econ professors, too, and don’t forget the BC Career Center: bit.ly/BC-career
How many books are there in BC Library? What is the oldest one?
According to the latest Factbook, at the end of fiscal year 2017, there were 2,326,205 books available from O’Neill Library. Defining what a “book” is gets kind of tricky (librarians love to nerd out on this stuff), but the oldest printed book in our collection is Jean Gerson’s De Spiritualib[us] Nupciis (On Spiritual Marriage). It has been digitized and is available to read online: bit.ly/BurnsOldestBook. The oldest item we have is a Mesopotamian clay tablet from 2000-3000 BC.
Will the therapy dogs actually help my soul
Maybe. There are many health benefits to owning a dog, including improved mental and physical health. Therapy dogs can provide similar de-stressing opportunities and the chance to focus on something other than yourself, however briefly. If you’re asking if they can absolve you of sin and cleanse your soul of that weight….it might better to talk to a member of the clergy.
Send help for my Islamic Civilizations exam
Wishing you the very best of exam outcomes for Islamic Civ, and all your classes! I have faith in you.
I grew up Catholic; why is the Catholic Church so anti-female?
The Catholic Church is committed to traditions. This is both a strength and a weakness. However, any institution as old as the Church that places such a high importance on tradition is going to have some vestiges of old (and unfair) power structures in place. It was (and to a large extent remains) the case that men held most positions of power in all areas of life throughout history – whether that was the church, politics (ignoring the inseparability of the two for a second), on down to the individual household.