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“Oh It’s Just One Day… I Don’t See the Big Deal!”

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Rebekah Brown, Writer
January 31, 2012

Valentine’s Day is coming up very soon. Many couples are scrambling to find that perfect gift, making last minute reservations at a luxurious restaurant, and doing other various tasks to make this day special. Cliche gifts aren’t out of the norm. Some people still love roses and heart-shaped... Read more »

Wigwam Does It Once Again

Jeremy Gardner, Writer
February 15, 2011

Last Friday, February 11, Wigwam Productions did their annual stuff-a-bear event, this time, adding an elaborate mix of chocolate-covered strawberries, decorate-a-cookie and Valentine’s Day sand art. Every Valentine’s Day, Wigwam brings in Spin-tacular Entertainment to host the stuff-a-bear event,... Read more »

Candy: Valentine’s Tradition or Commercial Gain?

Erica Smith, Writer
February 14, 2011

People have been celebrating Valentine’s Day since the Middle Ages, but candy was not a part of the original celebration. It is believed that the holiday was started to acknowledge St. Valentine, and though the story of the saint varies in different cultures, the customs were similar. Originally, people... Read more »

“The Vagina Monologues” Interview with Bianca Stokes

By Kaylee Johnson
February 23, 2010

Valentines is a day for love and lovers. The day that has become commercialized; the day to dote upon the one you have given your heart to… but this past Valentines Day, there was a different mood around campus. About the Show: Sophomore Student, Robin Tynes, directed a showing of “The Vagina... Read more »

Fun Facts About the Day of Love

By Leslie Denton, Community News Editor
February 12, 2010

We all know about Valentine’s Day.  It happens every year on the infamous 14th day of February. It is the day when everything is covered in red, pink, and white and people give flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears to the ones they love. But is that all we know about this national holiday that... Read more »

From Boys to Men: A Valentine’s Date

By Justin Weller, Writer
February 12, 2010

For those of you men out there who have a significant other, or for those of you who are interested in a lucky young lady, Valentine’s day maybe an opportune moment to get to know them or to spend some quality time with them.  Although I am a bigger advocate of spending quality time regardless of... Read more »