Mixed Connections

February 8, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes W4M Set Targets on Me In Target, earlier today. You: a tall drink of water, with a smile that a girl could slide away in for all eternity, and that would be the plan. You smelled like bro. Me: a reserved cashier that sold you your floss and shampoo. If you see this and you’re […]

Low-maintenance Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes You may have planned to go to the ever-so elegant (not) Olive Garden with your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, but as the Mayans would have it, the holiday falls on a Sunday. Your plans are dashed because your love will be oh-so disappointed if you decide to break the Sabbath just to schmooze over each […]

Deciphering love language

February 8, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes We are all at that special age where we are beginning to socialize more intimately with the opposite sex. Within the dynamics of these relationships communication can be difficult and signals hard to read. The old adage “Men are from Mars and women are from Venus” is probably as true today as it has ever […]

It’s love’s illusions I recall

February 8, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes Valentine’s Day seems to create more heartache and misery than romance and bliss. When was the last time you heard anyone, no matter what their current situation, say “Boy, I’m really looking forward to Valentine’s Day this year!” People in relationships hate the holiday because they’re full of unrealistic expectations to make this day special. […]

How not to write a love poem

February 8, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes When Valentine’s Day rolls around, who can actually afford to buy their sweetheart a private jet ride to romantic Paris? Probably not you. As starving college students, we can barely buy our week’s supply of Top Ramen and Natty Light, let alone indulgent gifts for a commercial holiday. Thinking of purchasing an overpriced box of […]

I don’t have a valentine, but my top choices would be…

February 8, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes For those of you who have yet to line up a lover for Valentine’s Day, do not be dismayed. There are plenty of options available, an abundance of fish in a proverbial sea. No, obviously not in the real world — your every Valentine’s Day spent alone has proven that much — but there is […]

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

February 8, 2010

Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s about that time again — February — and Valentine’s Day is knocking at the door. Make this year the best yet by getting the perfect gift for that significant other without ending up with an empty wallet and having settled  for purchasing the stereotypical presents of this hallmark holiday. In this day and age, […]

St. Valentine’s Day History and fun facts

February 8, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes Today it is a common belief that Valentine’s Day was created as a commercial holiday, history tells a different story. While many accounts are varied, the origins of Valentine’s Day date back to ancient Rome and stories of Cupid date back to ancient Greece. Valentine’s Day as had it’s impact on the world. Fifth Century […]

Bad personal ads

February 8, 2010

Reading Time: 3 minutes As Valentine’s day approaches, some singles seem to scramble to find a date in order to avoid having to be alone on this dreaded day. One popular choice for those looking for a hot date is to take out a personal ad. And today with the Internet, personal ads are even easier to post. Yet […]