So, maybe you’re tired of being alone on Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re looking for a convenient “friend with benefits” or maybe you’re just bored and like flirting with people. Whatever the reason, if you’re finding yourself looking toward the world of online dating, it can be hard to know how to start — especially once […]
Tag: Valentine’s Day
Sororities to host ‘Game Show Night: Phirst Love!’
On Monday, Feb. 12, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Sigma Sigma will host “Game Show Night: Phirst Love!” from 8-10 p.m. in the UC Pit. Proceeds from the show will go to breast cancer awareness. Each of the five couples that are competing in Phirst Love are representing one or more greek organizations, […]
Reality dating shows are ridiculous
It is safe to say that we all want to find “the one;” a companion to spend the rest of our lives with. So why wouldn’t you try to do it on a dating show? Answer: Because that isn’t how you find love. You will find lust, publicity and maybe even mono, but certainly not […]
Five reasons why Valentine’s Day should be skipped in favor of year-round gestures
Valentine’s Day is only a few days away, and if you have a valentine you’re probably hectically trying to plan an overly romantic perfect day. You’re likely spending lots of money on presents that your significant other may not use every day, or wondering if your significant other will appreciate your day’s worth of effort […]
How to plan your singles party
For many couples, Valentine’s Day is a day filled with gifts and cute endeavors, while single people are forced to wallow in self-pity and watch said couples enjoy their romantic day on social media. This year, instead of ugly-crying in front of your television while “The Notebook” plays on loop, try doing something fun like […]
Why Valentine’s Day is special to me
From kindergarten to 5th grade, Valentine’s Day was about love — a love of candy, that is. Which classmate brought the best goods? Whose mom was making the whole class go on a diet and only sent her son with mints? Seriously, Justin, Pokémon cards again? These were the questions that filled my mind and […]
No true love stories this Valentine’s Day
Boy meets girl, boy asks girl on a date, boy falls in love, and boy and girl get married. This is supposed to be the typical love story, or at least it’s what we’re supposed to believe from movies. For decades, the cinematic screen has been filled with love stories that have captured the American […]
Making every day Valentine’s Day: Girls’ guide
It’s that time of year again — card companies print all of their cheesy romantic lines, flower shops’ and candy stores’ phones ring nonstop, and restaurant reservations made weeks ago are fulfilled.
Making every day Valentine’s day: Guys’ guide
Valentine’s Day is characterized as the epitome of romance. But if you’re in a relationship, you shouldn’t need to wait for a significant day to show your love and appreciation for the special girl in your life.
FACEOFF: All you need is love
Anti-Valentine’s Day: Written by Annarely Rodriguez The Beatles did a lot of things right. One of them was saying “All you need is love.” You don’t need a cheesy greeting card or an expensive bottle of perfume. You just need each other, right? But it seems we have lost track of that. Every year, February […]