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Social Media Pressure Drives Malik Out Of One Direction

Ariana Igneri March 30, 2015
The direction of Zayn Malik and his former band mates ultimately lies apart. The group's most talented vocalists moves on.

Finding Our ‘Definitions’ At Boston College

Ariana Igneri November 24, 2014
While we're at BC, what we do tends to define who we are, making it difficult to think of ourselves independent of our involvement, particularly when our commitments end.

Why My Mother’s Fleabag Belongs In The O’Connell House

Ariana Igneri November 17, 2014
Is accommodating growing crowds or retaining old traditions more important when it comes to My Mother's Fleabag hosting its Big Shows in The O'Connell House?

Keira Knightley And The Naked Truth Of Body Image

Ariana Igneri November 10, 2014
Actress Keira Knightley joins the discussion of body image, appearing unedited, topless in a photoshoot.

Masking Your ‘Authentic’ At BC

Ariana Igneri November 3, 2014
Authenticity should be intrinsic and natural, not something we try out for size every once in a while.

Fear Not: Letting Go Of ‘FOMO’

Ariana Igneri October 19, 2014
At BC, I'm not afraid of spiders or scary movies, but of missing out. Where did this idea of FOMO come from and what does social media have to do with it?

Why I Quit Overcommitting At BC

Ariana Igneri October 5, 2014
The more things we dedicate ourselves to—whether it be to a club, a sport, or a program—the less we’re actually dedicated to any single one of them.
What I Learned From The Moms And Dads Of Parents Weekend

What I Learned From The Moms And Dads Of Parents Weekend

Ariana Igneri September 28, 2014
Parents' Weekend at BC is like a puzzle—it's a time to put together the pieces and think about why you are the way you are.
What Aristotle Would Say About The Cast Of 'Friends'

What Aristotle Would Say About The Cast Of ‘Friends’

Ariana Igneri September 21, 2014
What would Aristotle have to say about the friendships in 'Friends?'
If (Dorm Room) Walls Could Talk

If (Dorm Room) Walls Could Talk

Ariana Igneri September 14, 2014
Dorm room decorating isn't just for fun—it's a way to document the memories of your BC experience.
A Look Back: The History Of Music Festivals

A Look Back: The History Of Music Festivals

Ariana Igneri September 7, 2014
Tracing the growth and popularity of music festivals—from Woodstock to Boston Calling, and everything in between.
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