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Love is in the air, so get your wallet ready!

Elizabeth Jackson, Photo Editor
February 7, 2013

As Valentine’s Day nears (Thursday, Feb. 14, in case anyone was in need of a reminder), the thought of getting a gift, going out to eat and spending the day with significant others looms in the mind. Make this the best Valentine’s Day yet by checking out these places to get all the necessities. Be... Read more »

Love is like a box of chocolates

The Spectator Staff
February 9, 2012

Like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’ll get with love and relationships. This Valentine’s Day, love vicariously through several students’ stories of their best and worst romantic experiences.   “In fifth grade, we had bags set up so we could give Valentine cards. We went... Read more »

Don’t be a fool this Valentine’s Day

Anna Soldner
February 9, 2012

Smack dab in the middle of every February falls a day where chocolate is the preferred currency, sappy rom-coms are rendered bearable and for every person who exclaims, “Love is in the air!” there’s another (probably single) person wearing a gas mask. Ahh, Valentine’s Day: America’s most polarizing... Read more »

Valentine’s Day: excuse for consumerism?

February 9, 2011

As a married senior in college, my current non-academic life can be summated with the expression “love + money.”  I have love.  I am trying to get money.  As simple as that may seem, this is the time of year when winged cherubs and Tiffany catalogues begin floating in and adding unwelcome variables... Read more »

Top 10 Anti-love Songs

Eric Christenson
February 9, 2011

First things first, you guys.  I’m not anti-love!  I love love!  If love were a person, I’d be in love with them!  Love is the best. But if I didn’t love love, I would listen to these songs over and over again every Valentine’s Day. Click here to listen to them! 1. “Song for the Dumped”... Read more »

Ask anything

The Spectator Staff
February 11, 2010

So Valentine’s Day is coming up and I need some quick cash. Any ideas? If you’re seeking a memorable Valentine’s Day but don’t exactly have a surplus of wealth to spare for the occasion, I’d recommend researching your options for coupons or deals to help cut costs. Go to... Read more »