Following Valentine’s Day, it is important to acknowledge the violence that all women face on a daily basis, especially young girls. For many, Valentine’s Day is happily spent with their domestic partners, but for others, the day reminds them of the physical or emotional violence suffered within their intimate relationships. […]
Tag: Valentine’s Day
Galentine’s day hypes platonic love
Valentine’s Day is oftentimes spent worrying over the immense pressure the holiday brings. Anxiety pours over what to wear, what to do and how to make the so-called romantic night perfect. Those left single are spent brooding over the love-infested holiday and scoffing at the cringey couples, plush bears and […]
Ramapo student set to launch Webtoon comic on Valentine’s Day
Photo courtesy of Danielle Bongiovanni. Ramapo senior Shugar Hall plans on releasing the first episode of their new webcomic, “Don’t Forget the Note,” on Feb. 14 on Webtoon. The release date falling on Valentine’s Day is no coincidence, as this project will involve the misadventures of a modern personification of Cupid. […]
Comfy ways to spend Galentine’s Day with your closest friends
Photo courtesy of Jill Wellington, Pexels. “February 14, Valentine’s Day, is about romance, but February 13, Galentine's Day, is about celebrating lady friends. It’s wonderful, and it should be a national holiday," says Leslie Knope, the loveable main character of NBC's hit comedy “Parks and Recreation.” While Galentine's Day still […]
Fall in love with the perfect Valentine’s Day playlist
Photo courtesy of Eric Nopanen, Unsplash Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and love (along with snow) is in the air. This celebration of all things love and romance is a good time to find shelter away from the harsh conditions of our — to put it mildly — hectic world. This playlist […]
Movies to watch this Valentine’s Day weekend
Photo courtesy of Eva Rinaldi, Wikipedia In these trying times of double-layered masks and social distancing, Valentine’s Day is destined to look a little different than in previous years. The options for romantic dates may be slim this year, but that doesn’t mean that your socially distant Valentine’s Day should […]
Safe ways to spread love this Valentine’s Day
Photo courtesy of Luke Whittington, Flickr Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and whether you think it’s just another Hallmark holiday or you cherish the idea of celebrating love, it’s almost here. Even if you do not have a romantic partner as your valentine this year, there is still plenty of […]
CPB’s DIY Valentine’s event attracts a large crowd
Photo courtesy of Diego Delso, Wikipedia More than 100 students stood on line outside Friends Hall for the College Programming Board’s annual Valentine’s Day themed Stuff-A-Plush event on Thursday evening. Ten at a time, students were ushered into the DIY craft event to choose from a selection of plush animals. […]
“Fifty Shades Freed” disappoints with a rushed plot
Photo courtesy of Century Black, Flickr Just in time for Valentine's Day, the premier of “Fifty Shades Freed” was released on Feb.10. During its opening weekend the film made $136.9 million worldwide, making most of their profits in Europe. This is the third and final film premiering based on the […]
Valentine’s Day has turned into a consumer’s paradise
Photo courtesy of Cliff Johnson, Flickr Valentine’s Day: another excuse to buy gifts for the ones we love, and even possibly the ones we don’t. Those of us who celebrate this holiday are lavished with decadent chocolates that will only damage our New Year’s resolutions. The couples that found love […]