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Plan B under $8: Emergency contraception vending machine launches at BU

Talia Lissauer March 3, 2022
The emergency contraceptive vending machine, the product of five years of work, launched Tuesday.
Bini Ollivier-Yamin

Canceled: I hate it here

Bini Ollivier-Yamin November 5, 2020
Our tasks must be meaningful no matter the outcome. But unfortunately, we can’t distract ourselves from the moment. We have to live through these times and ensure other people do, too.
East to West: Debates, Condoms and Jobs

East to West: Debates, Condoms and Jobs

Michelle Chan October 26, 2018

On this week’s episode of East to West, we’re discussing the Massachusetts Secretary of State debate, BU researchers who created a self-lubricating condom and where the city ranks in job availability. This...

EDITORIAL: Trojan’s XOXO campaign has long way to go

EDITORIAL: Trojan’s XOXO campaign has long way to go

Editors April 25, 2017

Trojan is releasing an advertising campaign to appeal to an entirely new demographic — women. As of now, more than half of Trojan’s consumers are men and the company is hoping to expand their market....

EDITORIAL: Feminine hygiene products must be made more accessible

EDITORIAL: Feminine hygiene products must be made more accessible

Editors March 3, 2016

“A pad for every period” is the motto New York is moving toward with its new feminine hygiene practices. New York homeless shelters will now be able to use federal grant money to provide visitors with...

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EDITORIAL: Adult film industry should prioritize protection for actors

Editors February 19, 2016

Even the adult film industry needs to be reminded that safe sex is great sex. California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health rejected regulations Thursday that proposed requiring condoms, dental...

EDIT: Controlling condoms

Daily Free Press Admin April 27, 2014

Luckily for New York City residents, they may be able to carry around as many condoms as they want without running the risk of being accused of prostitution. In the interest of upholding public health...

SG finalizes House of Representatives in final gathering

Daily Free Press Admin April 30, 2013

At their last meeting of the year, members of Boston University Student Government approved a revision of the SG Constitution that adds a House of Representatives consisting of members of on-campus student...

SG advocates for admin. to keep wrestling team

Daily Free Press Admin April 9, 2013

Student Government passed a proposal urging the Boston University administration to overturn its decision to drop the wrestling program after the 2013-14 season at a senate meeting Monday night. Matt...

BU contrasts Boston College’s condom program halt

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2013

Among ongoing controversy at Boston College over administrators shutting down a condom distribution program, Boston University officials said such programs are important educational tools at BU. “I...

EDIT: Sexual Discourse in Universities

Daily Free Press Admin March 28, 2013

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville wanted to sponsor “Sex Week,” a six-day campaign funded publicly and by student fees. Students could participate in a condom scavenger hunt, workshops on gender...

‘Condom Fairy’ delivers contraceptives to student mailboxes

Daily Free Press Admin February 14, 2013

To assist Boston University students in honoring the true spirit of Valentine’s Day, the Condom Fairy service will begin delivering free contraceptives to students’ mailboxes beginning the week of...

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