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Men's hockey: These men on skates weren't just good this weekend, they were phenonemonal as they beat the Catamounts at Conte two consecutive nights. Goalie Cory Schneider hasn't given up a goal in 217:49 minutes, and in 36:34 more, he'll have the school record (currently 254:23). A shout out to Brian Roundy, A&S '06, who game after game, leads Superfans in the E-A-G-L-E-S chant by contorting his body to spell out each letter, YMCA-style.
Bus drivers: You can bundle up with Under Armour, hats, scarves, gloves, and legwarmers, but there's little more that you can do to protect yourself from the cold. Some bus drivers may seem like angels in disguise when they stop the bus a little closer to Upper Campus or when they pull over as you're running in their direction with your arms flailing. Thank you, Mr./Ms. Bus Driver, for being so thoughtful of students during times of incliment weather.
Energy conservation: Boston College may be paying the energy bill of your residence halls, but the environment shouldn't have to pay, too. Turning off the lights before you go out or keeping windows closed and locked are a few of the conservation tips offered by Mike Jednak, facilities services director, in The BC Chronicle. On the two or three times a month that you get your laundry done, make sure it's a full load and use warm water instead of hot. These little things show that even you can make a difference.
The Plex, a little classier: While the outside of the plex still looks like the home of Barnum & Bailey, the front desk, now with its rich mahogany finish, looks like an executive suite. Here's to BC for revamping the entrance to the Plex with velvet ropes and a wider walkway so that students don't have to feel claustrophobic while waiting to be swiped in. The next step? Outfitting all Plex staff with monocles, top hats, and bottles of chardonnay.
Late Night wraps and subs: Having been home just a week ago, many students are still craving mom's home cooking. Late Night at Corcoran Commons can help allieve those hunger pains. A popular favorite is the buffalo chicken wrap, a glorious convergence of chicken, buffalo sauce, and lettuce. Also hailed is the chicken and cheese with chipotle sub - like a Mexican hat dance on your tongue.
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Long lines at the Plex: If you've been to the Plex lately, you're not the only one. Determined to start off the new year right by getting in shape, students have been flocking to the cardio machines, resulting in lines of 10 people and more waiting for treadmills and ellipiticals. Their determination may be admirable, but to those Plex regulars, some hope: it's been 23 days of 2006, these resolutions can't last much longer.
Puddles not made for splashing: Geoscience majors have to classify a new ecosystem when heavy rainfall creates large puddles (small, temporary ponds, really) on the paths of the Dustbowl. Last week's downpours left students with wet feet that squeaked as they walked into unfamiliar classrooms.
Wanted - basketballs: Basketballs are in short supply at the Plex.
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