Boston College announced the establishment of the Murray Center for Student Wellness, funded by a gift from Tami Murray, BC ’83, which aims to expand mental health resources for students and enhance staff training.
Column, Opinions
“The Pill” at BC: An Important Warning on Side Effects
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).
On Campus, News
UHS Adds Pharmacy Option With Delivery Service
Boston College students can now get medication delivered to their doors with Capsule—a pharmacy that provides delivery service.
Top Story, On Campus, News
BC Ends Asymptomatic Surveillance Testing, Cites Community Vaccination Rates
Boston College ended its asymptomatic surveillance testing program for fully vaccinated individuals on Monday, according to an email sent to the BC community.
Editorials, Opinions
Editorial: COVID-19 Vaccination Should Be Required For Students To Return To Boston College In The Fall
Boston College should require students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to return to campus in the fall. If the University does not require the vaccine, students should get the vaccine anyway, in order to do their part in promoting the health and safety of the BC community. The University has required students to…
Column, Opinions
It’s Ok To Cry Bro
I am human, and I understand my emotions. Not that well, as I still see my UCS therapist, but I know how I feel.
Coronavirus Updates, News, Administration, Top Story, On Campus
BC Represents One-Fifth of Mass. Higher-Education Cases in New State Data
Twelve undergraduates tested positive this week, with a positivity rate .66 percent on Thursday—a drop nearly 3 percent drop from last week.
News, Coronavirus Updates, Featured Story, On Campus, Metro
Mass. Will Require All Students to Receive Flu Vaccination by Year’s End
All students in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will now be required to receive an influenza immunization for the 2020-21 flu season.
Coronavirus Updates, On Campus, News
Sixty Percent of Courses to be Offered in Person this Fall
Roughly 60 percent of courses will be offered in person on Boston College’s campus this fall, according to a letter sent to the University community on Monday.
Administration, Academics, On Campus, News
Fall Update Details Classes, Testing, Contact Tracing
BC released a letter on Monday with more information on how testing and contact tracing will be conducted in the fall and giving a more detailed look at the plan for a mix of online and in-person course instruction.
