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Do you want to come to the Diddy party?

Do you want to come to the Diddy party?
Do you want to come to the Diddy party?

The venue sounds pretty grim, as is what he’s charged with, so no. https://bit.ly/4gxo88u

OFC! Diddy has always touched me w/his music.
OFC! Diddy has always touched me w/his music.

When it comes to music this week, I am really liking the classical soundtrack from the 2005 Pride & Prejudice (with Kiera Knightley).

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As a senior, how do I cope w/ being a senior?

As a senior, how do I cope w/ being a senior?
As a senior, how do I cope w/ being a senior?

Just remember that you are sufficient, and you have everything you need within you. And make sure you have contact info for every friend and assure them (and yourself) you won’t let go of them. One of my library helpers is still close to college friends 35 years later.

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How can I get my prof to like me?

How can I get my prof to like me?
How can I get my prof to like me?

Read the syllabus. Turn in your work on time. Ask questions about things that genuinely interest you. If you talk a lot in class discussion, maybe try being a little quieter and letting classmates speak; if you don’t, try speaking up a little more. Be a good human.

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Good movie recs? (Fall vibes, hallmark-esque)

Good movie recs? (Fall vibes, hallmark-esque)
Good movie recs? (Fall vibes, hallmark-esque)

As I understand it there are many platforms for viewing films– I don’t have a firm grasp of that, but in no particular order here are some autumnal films I enjoy: Hocus Pocus, Legally Blonde, Bend it Like Beckham, You’ve Got Mail, Babe (1995), Fantastic Mr. Fox, Always Be My Maybe, 10 Things I Hate About You… don’t forget we have a fabulous DVD collection!

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Can you tell lower dining to ditch the new plastic salad bar bowls?

Can you tell lower dining to ditch the new plastic salad bar bowls? The old one was biodegradable - or who should I tell?
Can you tell lower dining to ditch the new plastic salad bar bowls? The old one was biodegradable – or who should I tell?
- p.s. it's annoying they raise tuition 4.5% and still aggressively cut costs, being unsustainable too!
– p.s. it’s annoying they raise tuition 4.5% and still aggressively cut costs, being unsustainable too!

The best I can do is send your feedback to Dining Services, which you can do as well: bit.ly/bc-dining-feedback. If they respond, I’ll post it here.

BC Dining Responds:

The plastic salad bowls are only a temporary substitution from our vendor. We will return to the biodegradable containers as soon as they become available.

This year’s Green2Go program allows students to opt for a free reusable to-go container instead of paper or plastic when they are eating on the go. It’s now available at Lower, McElroy, Stuart, Addie’s, and Eagle’s Nest. There’s no upfront cost, plus, students get 10% off each meal they checkout in a Green2Go container.

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Can students self-study in the Burns Library?

Can students self-study in the Burns Library?
Can students self-study in the Burns Library?

Anyone is welcome to do research at Burns Library! However, to maintain a secure environment for our rare and unique collections, we do restrict our reading room to researchers who are using our materials. If you just need a place to study, check the list of study spaces for spaces available in our other libraries on campus. 

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How to make long distance hurt less

How to make long distance hurt less
How to make long distance hurt less

I don’t think there’s an easy fix to make missing someone less painful. Trying to video call regularly, finding ways to do things together virtually over distance, are two ways that can help mitigate some of the ache. But a lot of it is just missing someone for a lot of the time.

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Is there a support group for students who lose a parent?

My Mom died + I feel like I don't have anyone that really gets it. It's been a few months and I'm not over it still. Is there a support group for students who lose a parent? I need more support right now.
My Mom died + I feel like I don’t have anyone that really gets it. It’s been a few months and I’m not over it still. Is there a support group for students who lose a parent? I need more support right now.

I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s clear you feel isolated, and it’s good to reach out to others. Here’s a helpful page about the journey of grieving in college provided by Campus Ministry: bit.ly/college-grief, who also sponsors a peer grief support network: bit.ly/bc-peer-grief. Counseling is another option For counseling with a spiritual context: bit.ly/bc-pastoral-counseling. For regular counseling: bit.ly/BC-counseling. I wish you peace and strength in your journey.

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Feeling lonely. How can I fix this?

Feeling lonely. How can I fix this?
Feeling lonely. How can I fix this?

It’s important to remember that loneliness is a feeling, and feelings come and go. If you’d like to be with other people: call family, call old friends, call new friends, do things with new friends. Make friends by chatting with people who live near you, or are behind you in line at the Chocolate Bar, or if you’re a BC student, by joining BC clubs that interest you. I hope one of these helps alleviate those feelings!

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What’s the best food here? I’m hungry

What's the best food here? I'm hungry [heart]
What’s the best food here? I’m hungry [heart]

If you’re hungry, isn’t anything good? No, but seriously, I’ve heard the soups are all excellent, and you kind of can’t beat the salad bar at Lower (remember it’s by bowl size, not weight, so go for the heavy stuff, like fresh mozzarella or artichoke hearts!).