J’Mari Hughes – Copy Editor Roses, chocolate, and teddy bears are just a few signs that say Valentine’s Day is upon us. Couples are making dinner reservations, classrooms are being decorated in red and pink hearts and the prices of rose bouquets are skyrocketing, all in the name of love. Sure, you can show your significant other how much you
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Jacob Waring—Opinions & Features Editor Violence Prevention, Victim Advocacy and Support Center hosted an informational table that educated students on strategies for bystander intervention. According to Benjamin Yambao, a senior social work major that bystander Intervention is done throughout the year and is one of their ongoing campaigns. “Our ongoing campaign [is] to really teach students how to engage in
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Amanda Cavoto—Arts & Entertainment Editor Southern served up some sweets for Valentine’s Day at ProCon’s Hearts and Darts event on Thursday, Feb. 14. “Even though my schedule is a little busy, trying to manage work, I saw free food and prizes, I got to make my way [to the event.]” said Ronahi Musa, a sophomore, social work major. Students swarmed
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Jessica Guerrucci—Reporter With February being the month of love and a time for people to think about the importance of love in their lives, it is also a good time to talk about healthy relationships. Peer Educators Advocating for Campus Empowerment held their first fundraiser this semester on Monday, Feb. 11, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. P.E.A.C.E. invited students
Read moreJessica Guerrucci—Reporter For most, it is a day of love and happiness, while for others they just wait for the half-priced chocolate the day after either way most choose to spend it with the people they love. While the cliché is to go out on dates with significant others, Valentine’s Day is not only for those in a relationship. For
Read moreHaljit Basuljevic—Reporter For everyone’s favorite romantic holiday, the lore of watching movies on Valentine’s Day have become a tired and worn-out ritual amongst students on campus. Except for Celease Jackson, a political science major, who celebrates Valentine’s Day with a gift of heart-shaped chocolates and donuts given to her by her mother. Her favorite movie to watch around this time
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