The Heights

“The Pill” at BC: An Important Warning on Side Effects

Olivia Franceschini • March 26, 2023

Let’s talk about safe sex and everything that goes with it. Although there are student organizations on Boston College’s campus doing a great deal of work to support healthy conversations about safe sex, BC refuses to acknowledge their work or provide support of its own through University Health Services (UHS).

SSH Offers Reasonable Compromise for Contraceptive Distribution

The Heights Editorial Board • March 19, 2018

"Moreover, it is a pragmatic solution to students’ interest in receiving contraceptives and the University’s Jesuit Catholic values."

SSH’s Potential Condom Distribution Service Proposes Pragmatic Alternative

The Heights Editorial Board • March 1, 2018

"Since students have clearly expressed their desire for accessible contraceptive resources, partnering with this separate condom distribution service is a good alternative."

LTE: In Response to LTE from Ethan Mack

Letters • February 25, 2018

"We firmly believe we are furthering this mission in providing our care, service, and resources to improve the health of our student community."

LTE: In Response To “Survey Indicates Need for Sexual Health Referendum”

Letters • February 18, 2018

"I am sure these students believe their cause is just. However, the reality is that if they ever got their way, it would cause more damage to this university then they could possibly realize."

Survey Indicates Need for Sexual Health Referendum

The Heights Editorial Board • February 4, 2018

"These numbers, although not completely representative of the student population, reveal that an alarming number of students do not practice safe sexual activity."