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-25 posts tagged "Valentine’s Day"
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
Julianna Conley | Thursday, February 14, 2019
Seventeen Good, Good Things in This World: Hugs from tall people where you get picked up off the ground for a second. That boom feeling fireworks make in our chests. People who remember the little, offhand things you mention in passing. The joy of paying in exact change. Organ donors. People who are good at
Anna Mason | Wednesday, February 13, 2019
I have never understood all the hype around Valentine’s Day. As I’ve gotten older, I have grown to dislike this holiday more and more. I appreciate people making sweet gestures and showing people they love and appreciate them. I no longer feel like this holiday sends a positive message. Love messages have turned into a
Soren Hansen | Monday, February 19, 2018
The chocolates, the roses, the heart-shaped pizzas delivered to lucky roommates from long-distance boyfriends — Valentine’s Day has me thinking about dating at Notre Dame; more precisely, the lack of it and why that’s bad for campus social life. To those who acutely feel the pangs of being single in this “cuffing season,” who see
Lucas Masin-Moyer | Monday, February 12, 2018
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Irish Gardens — Notre Dame’s student-run flower and balloon shop — is gearing up for the holiday season. The shop, which is located in the basement of the LaFortune Student Center and opened in the early 1980s, has students from Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s on staff and in management positions.
Elizabeth Greason | Friday, January 19, 2018
One of my high school teachers recently pointed out a distressing dilemma to me. This year, for the first time since 1945, Ash Wednesday will fall on Valentine’s Day. Now, with Valentine’s Day comes chocolate and candy. With Ash Wednesday comes Lent. And here, we reach an impasse. Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day are simply
Owen Lane | Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Valentine’s Day may have passed a week ago, but that’s okay because the hysterical “Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy Valentine’s Day Special” is suitable for any (and no) time of year. This hour-long Netflix special is brought to you by the people behind “Comedy Bang! Bang!” and “Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping.” Scott Aukerman and The
Natalie Weber | Friday, February 17, 2017
On Thursday, the Snite Museum hosted a “Valentine’s Day recovery program,” poking fun at Tuesday’s holiday and allowing members of the South Bend community to explore the museum’s art collections. Titled, “What’s Love Got to Do with It?”, the event was part of the “Third Thursdays at the Snite” program, according to Sarah Martin, curator
Stephanie Snyder | Wednesday, February 15, 2017
For the Valentine’s Day haters out there, I have a question for you. How could anyone hate a holiday packed with sacrifice, a fight for justice, miracles martyrdom and unconditional love? Yes, I’m talking about the story behind Valentine’s Day — actually, it’s St. Valentine’s Day. I admit, Valentine’s Day is definitely not one of my favorite
Erin McAuliffe, John Darr, Kelly McGarry, Nora McGreevy and Mike Donovan | Tuesday, February 14, 2017
This week, Scene selected songs that break our hearts — or at least remind us of heartbreaks. In other words, this is an attempt to curate the Best — or perhaps Worst — Valentine’s Day Playlist Ever. If you enjoy these relatable rants, be sure to check out our SoundCloud next Monday for SceneCast, Scene’s weekly podcast: