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Opposites Don’t Always Attract

Mary Perez • January 22, 2025

The dynamics of magnets have never captured my attention, except during one middle school science test. I can’t remember Bill Nye’s explanation of magnetic poles or electron clouds, yet one lesson from the unit stuck with me— opposites attract. The concept seems transferable to all aspects of life. Things that, at first glance, shouldn’t go together often make the best pairs—french fries and ice cream, dresses and sneakers, even light and darkness. But in these great pairings, is there a point where opposites become too opposite? In other words, can a fry become too salty for its ice cream, or ice cream too sweet for its fry?

Dear BC, I’m Just Doing It for the Plot

Mary Perez • April 13, 2023

Through my desire to have an exciting plot, I have met amazing people who never make my life boring. I’ve faced challenges in my “plot” that tested my limits, but they ultimately helped me experience the world.

Porn Prevents Real Relationships

and Adriana Watkins • January 31, 2020

No one really wants to have this conversation. But with a significant percentage of college students watching porn, the issue needs to be addressed. After all, one study found that 76.5 percent of college...

Rebounds Can Be a Good Thing

Danielle Thomas • February 24, 2019

"Just remember, rebounding is healthy and I encourage people to get into this mode after a committed relationship because it has a weird way of putting you back to where you need to be with yourself after heartbreak. "

Escaping Our Aversion to Vulnerability

Shannon Lyons • September 16, 2018

"Now go make them like you. You have three seconds."

The Danger of Keeping Secrets

Kelly Christ • April 22, 2018

"What we keep hidden may say more about us than what we choose to show."

Forging Meaningful Friendships

Matthew Kelly • March 25, 2018

"We would be fools to never attempt to garner wisdom from them, and at that even a friendship itself."

The Power of Home

Shannon Lyons • October 22, 2017

"Though I had never entertained such doubts before, I couldn’t help but notice that there were stark differences between my 'home away from home' and the place that I was raised."

“Love Yourself:” Devino to Speak at Agape Latte’s First Event This Semester

Nicholas DeMott • January 31, 2016

Devino will return to Agape Latte on Tuesday to talk about finding happiness in relationships in the group's first event of the spring semester.

A Message On Making Relationships Work

Yolanda Bustillo • March 26, 2015

Emily Rothman spoke to students about the characteristics of healthy and harmful relationships, and the influence they have on one's happiness.

A Positive Detachment

Alis Dicpinigaitis • February 12, 2015

The call to be more genuine and more uncensored in our lives is a big statement with equally lofty demands.

Bodies Are People, Too

William Flautt • November 20, 2014

Boston College embraces the Jesuit education of the person, but falls short in the education of the body. The University does nothing to encourage an understanding of healthy sexual relationships.

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