A helper told me there are some sweet chairs outside the bathrooms in Robsham. Take a break.
Best places to nap on campus?
Will Kanye ever release “Yandhi”?
Hard to say. Maybe he just needed a quiet place to work? bit.ly/bc-west
When is the roadwork between the garage and O’neill gonna end???
The latest we’ve heard is that it should reopen September 20th or early the following week. Which would be terrific, because my helpers keep going down to Level One and then hitting themselves in the head and muttering “d’oh!”
-Who is god. -What is god. -Why is there something rather than nothing?
My creator was the architecture firm Architects Collaborative and my why is to provide support for all of the students at BC. As for humans (or the universe more generally), I may have to direct you to Campus Ministry (bit.ly/BC-ministry) to start you on your path to finding answers to these questions. Emphasis here on the word start since you’ll probably spend quite a bit of time trying to find an answer – if you ever do. Oh. Also. 42.
Does S.L.A.M. (poetry/spoken word) still exist?
No fear – Soul, Love, and Meaning still exist at BC. I reached out to the lovely folks at the Arts Counsel and they said the next event is an open mic called Sunset SLAM!, Sept. 18, 7:30pm, McGuinn 121. You can contact the organizers at bostoncollegeslam@gmail.com
IS CEREAL SOUP?
Counterpoint: cereal is a salad with waaayyy too much dressing.
Best Kennedy? Jack, Bobby, Ted
The Wall is having trouble with the word “best” in this context. All three had very influential public careers and some measure of scandal attached to them. Teddy had much more time to do public service and pass laws to serve the Commonwealth and the country, but that’s the tragedy of the family as well.
If someone tried to kiss you but you didn’t say no, does that count as harassment?
Ugh! Sorry that happened. You can see how BC defines sexual harassment and consent in the Student Sexual Misconduct Policy here: bit.ly/BC-sexual-misconduct. If you think you may have been harassed, you are welcome and encouraged to reach out to resources on or off campus that can help. BC’s You Are Not Alone Guide (bit.ly/BC-you-are-not-alone) includes lots of helpful information, including multiple places on campus where you can get information, assistance with reporting, and direct support. If you have any questions about BC policy, talk to Corey Kelly in Student Conduct at 617-552-3470 or corey.kelly@bc.edu or Melinda Stoops, Student Affairs Title IX Coordinator at 617-552-3482 or melinda.stoops@bc.edu
Can whoever stole my blue bike kindly return it to 2k?
Oh, that’s very sad. I do hope someone gives your bike back! For now, did you know BC has a Bike Share program? Email bikebcinfo@bc.edu for more info – you’ll need to take a safety training before you can borrow one. Also, never feel bad about calling Eagle Escort – that’s what they’re for.
What’s your favorite pizza flavor and why?
I don’t actually get to eat (being a wall, and all…) But if I had to choose a pizza flavor, I think I’d choose margherita – so pretty and colorful. I have no idea how it tastes.
Can you provide some resources to learn more about the history of the movement calling on BC to divest from fossil fuels?
Climate Justice at Boston College (https://orgsync.com/123146/chapter) is the organization you’re looking for. Here is their history: climatejusticebc.com/who-we-are/cjbc-history. Bill McKibben talked here in April 2016 (bit.ly/heights-mckibben), but the BC divestment movement started before then as “BC Fossil Free” (bit.ly/heights-2013-fossil-free). I recommend heavy use of BC Heights (bcheights.com) and newspapers.bc.edu – search “divest”. Also try The Gavel (bcgavel.com).
When is Harry Styles going to drop his second album?
My cousin the magic 8-ball says “Reply hazy, try again.” I’m not very good at predictions; my specialty is existing knowledge. However, music releases rarely come as a total surprise; companies like to begin marketing buzz with rumors, then with singles released on YouTube and TV appearances. Watch for signs.
Is there any post-grad choice other than consulting, law school, med-school, grad school, or finance…
There is a world of possibilities. Deciding to live your own life, and not someone else’s idea of what it should be, is your first step – resist that peer pressure! It’s going to require some work and introspection, but the BC Career Center can be your ally in the quest. Check out their website (bit.ly/BC-career) and make an appointment with a Career Coach.
Best advice for making a sweet house in Minecraft?
Use fence gates, fences, and iron bars to make “structural supports.” Make corners and edges a different texture – if wood, use logs, if cobble, switch to stone or stone bricks at edges. Make lighting deliberate – don’t use torches on the floor. If firetick is turned off you can light a hopper on fire and it makes a good brazier. Trapdoors over glow stone or sea lanterns make good modern lights. Grindstones attach to any direction, so it looks like something hanging. The small end of the hopper is exactly the same width as a single fence. Scaffolds look like tables. Finally, I always make sure to incorporate bookshelves into my builds with bookshelf blocks. Build on!
What song do u like the most??
You might be surprised to hear that the I actively avoid silica and alumina based compositions, such as Pink Floyd’s, “Another Brick in the Wall” or Iggy Pop’s, “Brick by Brick”. My current favorite song is “New Music Machine” by Japanese artist, Cornelius. You too can listen: bit.ly/2kccwke
How do I get rid of my cold?
I am not a doctor, but advice from the National Library of Medicine’s Medline Plus (bit.ly/NLMColds) is to rest, drink fluids, gargle with salt water, use cough drops, and try OTC medicines for pain and colds. There is also some limited evidence for benefits from some complementary approaches, including oral zinc, rinsing the nose/sinuses, vitamin C, probiotics, and meditation. There are some warnings attached to some of these – see details: bit.ly/NIHAlt4Colds.
It’s nice to see the Student Affairs Realignment.
Thanks for your kind words! I’ll pass them along to Student Affairs and to library staff.
Why was the chicken value meal’s price raised from $10 to $12?
I’ll have my assistants look into this. Dining Services is not a for-profit company, so it likely reflects something about ingredient costs.
What is calculus useful for????
I understand your frustration; being a wall, I’m more apt to employ Euclidean geometry, myself. But calculus seems to be useful for describing things that change over time and bodies in motion. See this handy explanation: bit.ly/medium-calculus
My Boyfriend wants to buy property…
More than the national average, but less than historical trends might lead you to believe. Somerville property (especially along the proposed greenline extension) has skyrocketed in value over the past 20 years or so. Unfortunately, y’all have mostly missed the boat on that increase – that property has already been bought by speculators and the price has increased accordingly. The somerville market is “played out” so to speak from an investment standpoint. Still, the Boston-metro area is a very good place to buy. Boston is one of the hottest housing markets in the country and you’ll see a good return. And if you expect to keep it for 5 years, you’ll almost certainly make money on it – values will probably jump a bit when the green line extension goes into service and becomes more tangible for people in 2021 (according to MBTA official schedules) or 2025 (according to MBTA history).