Valentine’s Day can be trying, expensive, and confusing for those who may not necessarily be Fabio. If you want to give your partner a romantic day with a good movie without drowning in the sappiness of films like “The Notebook,” or you are on your own but still want to feel the love, here are […]
Publication: Volume 96 (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
With Valentine’s Day here, it can be challenging to find the perfect gift for that special someone. Many stores prepare for Valentine’s Day months in advance with rows and rows of teddy bears and chocolates lining the front end of the store. Although there is nothing wrong with splurging for your significant other, there is […]
Galentine’s Day: Celebrating Female Friendship and Empowerment
Galentine’s Day has become a popular holiday for friends to commemorate and appreciate their friendships, as it celebrates the great ties between women by stressing friendship, support, and empowerment. Although people typically consider the occasion one reserved solely for women, Galentine’s is a day to appreciate and treasure all friends. Let us look into everything […]
Balancing Relationships and School
Love is in the air on this special day of the year. Couples and friends may spend this day together by going out to dinner, watching a rom-com, or simply not celebrating the day. I will be celebrating the day in class, but also Facetiming my partner at night. Being in a long-distance relationship on […]
Valentine’s Day Things to Do in NYC
With today being Valentine’s Day, couples or friends may find that they need something to do. Sometimes, coming up with perfect ideas for Valentine’s Day dates is super hard, so here are the best things to do in NYC. 1. Hayden PlanetariumWhat’s more romantic than a night under the stars? It’s one of the best […]
Is Valentine’s Day Overrated?
It’s February, and love is in the air. As the Feast of Valentine approaches, the lovebugs of the world start to creep out of hibernation. You may be asking yourself as you read this, “Is this one simple day really all that it is cracked up to be?” The answer to that is… hell no! […]
Valentine’s Day is for Everyone
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about couples. I believe that over the years, a stereotype has formed around the holiday implying that only couples deserve to celebrate. Also, quite honestly, I believe that for most companies it is a money grab, but that’s besides the point. In my eyes, I never really cared about formally celebrating […]
Unpopular Valentine’s Day Opinions
Happy Valentine’s Day! Unpopular opinion: I actually love Valentine’s Day. While I’m in a relationship, this fact hasn’t changed my original feelings for the holiday. I love chocolate, the color pink, and heart-themed decor, so Valentine’s Day was always fun for me, even pre-relationship. While I adore this holiday, I have a few bones to […]
Pickup Lines: In or Out?
Happy Valentine’s Day, Hawks! Did you fall from heaven? Because you’re the only ten I see… or however it goes. In honor of this very special holiday, the editors thought it was fitting to discuss one of the top issues that plague the college dating world: pickup lines. Pickup lines are prepared remarks—usually considered “witty,” […]
MU’s Usage of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
More than 100 municipalities across the United States have implemented bans or limitations on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers, according to “The Problem with Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers” in “The Washington Post,” due to the health and environmental risks they pose. In New Jersey, most bans are seasonal, with a few towns having banned these […]