Valentine’s Day
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Make Love a Habit, Not a Holiday
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Feb. 14 is a day many people love, but also quietly despise. Personally, I love this day as I think of pink and red, heart-shaped everything, themed candy and overall, just a cute holiday. However, besides the cute decorations and Pinterest boards, I have noticed a shift. In the last couple of years, Valentine’s Day has evolved from a celebration of love into an online performance. What was once about expressing care for the people in our lives has become a day to post one’s significant…
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A Look at Valentine’s Day’s Complex Past and Present
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Since its establishment in 1911, Wilfrid Laurier University has marked 115 years of Valentine’s Day. For many, the holiday is a time of love and dedication. For others, Valentine’s Day is met with dread. Despite its modern association with romance, the origins of the holiday are far removed from the familiar sight of heart-shaped chocolates…
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Ten classic rom-coms to set the mood this Valentine’s Day
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you have a Valentine, Feb. 14 is a great excuse to watch a fun romantic comedy. This year, Valentine’s Day coincides with the Friday before reading week. Here is a list of ten heart-warming rom-coms that are sure to warm up your Valentine’s Day and winter…
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Bollywood and romance, a match made in heaven
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Growing up in the early 2000s, Indian films and romance were inseparable. Bollywood, the Hindi film industry, was particularly synonymous with romantic musicals. This came about especially after the release of Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) in 1995, directed by Aditya Chopra and starring Shah Rukh Khan (Raj) and Kajol (Simran). The film and actors…
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Editor’s Note: Is this the season of love?
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It’s the season of love — or is it? While Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, I know that many are likely not exactly feeling in the spirit of the holiday. After the inauguration of American President Donald J. Trump, the world has felt different. Since being inaugurated on Jan. 20 of this year, President Trump…
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GTA VI trailer stuns and promotes discussion
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On Dec. 4, 2023, the internet exploded with the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. GTA VI is wildly anticipated, with the BBC stating that using this term is a “great understatement” regarding the gaming community who have awaited its release. This official trailer marks a significant announcement made by the studio behind the GTA…
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Toronto Zoo’s new Name-a-Roach campaign
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This Valentine’s Day season, the Toronto Zoo launched a new Name-a-Roach campaign. Facilitated by the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, the campaign ran as a fundraiser. “The Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy is always looking for new and unique ways to raise funds to support the Zoos ongoing conservation and research efforts to help fight extinction,” said…
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Galentine’s Day ideas
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Just because Valentine’s day is the day of love, does not mean it requires a significant other to be enjoyed. If you’ve decided you want to spend the day with your friends, then you can have a Galentine’s day filled with equal amounts of love, fun and appreciation. This list includes a variety of…
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Classic love songs that still hold up
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Love songs don’t need a special time of year to be listened to, but as Valentine’s day rapidly approaches, some classics deserve extra recognition. Many heart-fluttering love songs have been released over the years, but nothing compares to the ballads from the mid to late 1900s. These five romantic melodies will make you want to…
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Romantic movies to kill romance
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Watching romantic movies is as synonymous with Valentine’s Day as roses and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. However, some movies (while focused on romance), aren’t exactly romantic. Here are some fantastic films that double as perfect date-repellents. The Graduate (USA, 1967) Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Kathrine Ross Do you know the song Mrs. Robinson by…
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