The Heights

Period Poverty on a Privileged Campus

Elizabeth Pozniakova • May 5, 2025

We’ve all had at least one period-related trauma. I’m willing to bet my quarter (that I’d need for an empty dispenser, so it’s useless anyway) that this trauma ensued from a lack of preparedness. As much as I’d love to be considered a “period fairy,” with an arsenal of cotton products and medications in my backpack for the battleground that is my uterus every month, it is more my style to frantically ask strangers for tampons when the time comes.

UGBC Has the Drive To Make Important Change, but Administrators Halt Progress

The Heights Editorial Board • April 22, 2024

“What does UGBC even do?” You’ve probably heard someone ask this question. While student governments are established to advocate for student needs and create actionable policies, the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) is a constant subject of jokes and slander.

Council for Students with Disabilities Holds Town Hall to Discuss Accessibility

Jaehun Lee • November 2, 2017

“Not everyone’s in a wheelchair, but that doesn’t mean I’m not struggling,” Julia Arnese, director of CSD and MCAS '20, said.

Non-Tactile Braille Signage Found in Bapst Library, University Addresses Issue

Chris Russo • April 20, 2017

Boston College addressed the issue via a correspondence with a student on its Facebook page.

Student Activists, Faculty Pave The Pathway To A More Accessible BC Campus

Rohit Bachani • September 21, 2015

Students and faculty continue efforts to increase accessibility on BC's campus.

BC Subject To Official Inquiry Over Accessibility Issues

Julie Orenstein • February 18, 2015

The federal and state governments are now investigating Boston College for potentially violating laws regarding accessibility.

For Students With Disabilities, A Newly Created Advocacy Group

Carolyn Freeman • February 5, 2015

Last month, UGBC established the Council for Students with Disabilities to plan initiatives and events that will raise visibility and help to foster change.

Accessiblity On Campus Still A Concern For Some Students

Eleanor Hildebrandt • October 9, 2014

Some students contend that recent changes seeking to enable accessibility on campus are barely scratching the surface of problems surrounding access at Boston College.

BC Has Begun To Address On-Campus Accessibility, But Has Further To Go

The Heights Editorial Board • October 9, 2014

The University made some significant changes to the campus to improve campus accessibility over the summer, but students and faculty have concerns that have not been addressed.

BC Creates New Website For Increased Access To ADA Resources

Allie Olivieri • September 25, 2014

Over the summer, Judy Ferres, associate director of the Office for Institutional Diversity (OID), helped create a website that provides students with disabilities one central location where they can access information about how to get around on campus.

Students See Need For Expanded Disability Access At BC

Eleanor Hildebrandt • March 27, 2014

In front of Devlin Hall, which houses Boston College's admissions office, is a ramp. There are handrails on each side, and it looks like a person using crutches or a wheelchair could navigate up and down it with ease.