To whom is V-Day more important?
Girls:
'It's more of a religious celebration for my family, but of course among my peers it has a different meaning.' Linda Valcunta, freshman
'I hate that it is a hallmark holiday.' Ilse Griffin, freshman
'I think it's more difficult for girls, because they tend to get more worked up over it and usually end up disappointed.' Megan Bender, third-year vet. student
Guys:
'It's more important to men. We like to know we don't have to be insecure about sharing our emotions.' Kyle Adams, freshman
'I fear answering this question either way. Why? I prize my consciousness.' Eric Anderson, freshman
'Men, because they know that if they forget or somehow fuck it up then they're in trouble. There's just a lot of pressure on men because if they screw it up then they won't be getting any loving.' Matt Halloran, sophomore
'I think it's frustrating for everyone who's single to see happy couples flagrantly display their coupledom.' Cole Ansier, senior
What is your ideal Valentine's Day?
Girls:
'I wouldn't be too upset if it just went away.' Megan Bender, third-year vet. student
'Put a little booze in me, watch some chick flicks, hang out.' Jordan Scheid, sophomore
'[The] ideal Valentine's day would have to be something very romantic with candles and lots of sex.' Amanda Hanley, sophomore
Guys:
'My PS2 has no feelings on the subject.' (His significant other) Eric Anderson, freshman
'An evening of fine food, culture (going to a movie or to the theatre), and raunchy but passionate lovemaking.' Cole Ansier, senior
What is the perfect gift?
Girls:
'I know I would be thrilled if my special someone surprised me with my favorite sandwich from Jimmy John's.' Kelly Spitzner, senior
'Flowers, jewelry and lovin' coupons.' Anonymous female, sophomore
'I prefer a romantic date and lots of good gifts, like a puppy!' Veronica Jefferson, sophomore
'He is way more into gift giving and that crap than I am.' Anonymous female, sophomore
'Women want their significant other to show their love in a physical form.' Linda Valcunta, freshman
'A gift with personal meaning or a story behind it.' Emily Crawford, freshman
Guys:
'Love.' Kyle Adams, freshman
'Last year my girlfriend got me a megaphone. I thought it was a wonderful gift.' Aaron Wimmer, sophomore
'I stole a glass vase from Pop's. I put the girl's name on there and decorated it and then I bought a rose.' Tim Large, junior
'Sex toys and liquor.' Cole Ansier, senior
'Everyone is concerned with crude oil prices and rightfully so. I demand a federal inquiry into rose prices around Valentine's Day. I understand supply and demand, but come on.' John Nacker, junior
Who should pay?
Girls:
'Whoever reaches for the bill first'? Ilse Griffin, freshman
'Guys should pay because guys should always pay!' Veronica Jefferson sophomore
'The man should pay to make him feel like he has control on this day.' Linda Valcunta, freshman
'The guy should pay for dinner 'cause he just should for all the girlfriend probably gives him.' Anonymous female, sophomore
Guys:
'Men??because then his woman can repay him in the bedroom.' Matt Halloran, sophomore
'It should be about sharing the love of the day, not the monetary issues.' Kyle Adams, freshman
'The restaurant ?? we are all poor college kids, pity us.' Eric Anderson, freshman
Romantic Thoughts??
Girls:
'The holiday is stupid'except for the gifts.' Veronica Jefferson, sophomore
On Guys: 'The fact that they are so clueless when it comes to women yet they think they know what to do.' Molly Somers, freshman
'Last year I met this guy and he invited me over to cook me Valentine's dinner. It was really good and romantic until a couple of days later his girlfriend called to front me out for 'making a move on her boyfriend.' Yeah, he was a jerk.' Amanda Hanley, sophomore
Guys:
'Women provide a refreshing change to dealing with guys all the time. They can easily give perspectives that guys would need to struggle to attain.' John Nacker, junior
Is v-day an important day to celebrate: 'Yes, if you enjoy romance and corny, clich?? things.' Matt Halloran, sophomore
'If a little square [on the calendar] with a number 14 and italic text in it tells you that you need to love your partner, then there is a bit of a problem there.' John Nacker, junior
