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The science behind love

Grace Jennings, News Writer | February 20, 2024

Love is an emotion that causes people to feel a pull toward one another, this emotion is caused by dopamine.  Dopamine is a chemical messenger in the human brain that makes a human feel emotion according to Healthdirect.gov. For instance, the more emotion, the more dopamine that is released.  Dopamine is the reason behind why a person feels sad, happy, joyful and angry.  The way dopamine...

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Unveiling the legacy of cupid

Zareena Abdessalam, News Writer | February 20, 2024

February has been celebrated as the month of love since the 14th century. More specifically, the 14th day of the month is celebrated as Valentine’s Day. This day is often correlated with the symbols of hearts, cupid, chocolates and love according to Britannica. Cupid is a popular symbol among cultures, but the history of Cupid’s origins is not widely known.   The history of Cupid begins with...

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