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Letter to the Editor | Friday, February 15, 2019
Travis Scott filled an entire living room with thousands of roses for his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner. A man proposed with six rings so his now-fiancee could chose which one she liked best. My old friend’s boyfriend bought her a diamond ring as a “promise ring” when they were 17, and unfortunately, that promise only lasted
Matthew Williams | Friday, February 24, 2017
When facing the looming festival of love that is Valentine’s Day, men and women in the West encounter two disparate challenges. For a man, the procedure is relatively predetermined: buy roses, jewelry, and/or chocolates; write a sweet card; and deliver it in a way that is novel and sincere. A woman’s actions, on the other
Courtney Phelan | Wednesday, November 16, 2016
It’s officially halfway through November, which means that it’s close enough to Christmas for me to get excited without sounding too insane. I love and cherish Christmas, and excitedly wait for it every year. However, I am not one of those people from department store commercials who purchase new Christmas sweaters each year and mutilate
Allie Tollaksen | Monday, December 1, 2014
While we in Scene and at every other publication in the country are busy gathering together a “favorite things” list or handy shopping guides for the holiday season, I’ve decided to go another route. Rather than tell you all the things you need to buy, I’m here to tell you the things to avoid amidst the