valentine’s day

  • Trader Joe’s Valentine’s sweets stole my heart

    Trader Joe’s Valentine’s sweets stole my heart

    As the Valentine’s season concludes, I have noticed numerous pink packaged products lining the shelves of Trader Joe’s. While I usually gravitate towards ice cream products, I decided it was time for a festive change to honor the love (and sweets) in the air. Mini Heart Cookies– 5/5, I had high expectations for these…

  • Valentine’s Day hate is performative

    Valentine’s Day hate is performative

    Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and despite the fact that it is a day meant to celebrate love, I have noticed with each passing year that it brings up many negative emotions for those who do not have a romantic partner. Indeed, I would venture to say that many people feel a distinct…

  • NPHS clubs show appreciation for loved ones this February 14

    NPHS clubs show appreciation for loved ones this February 14

    With the stress of the new semester and final grades, people are taking the edge off with some Valentine’s Day chocolate. ASG and Random Acts of Kindness Club are making it easy for you to appreciate your friends and loved ones with a variety of fun Valentine’s Day grams and treats being handed out…

  • Valentine’s Day means more than romance

    Valentine’s Day means more than romance

    Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Many people argue that it is the worst holiday because it is centered around romance, but in the past I have had just as much fun without a date on Valentine’s day as when I’ve had one. The first Valentine’s Day that I…

  • Do not commercialize Valentine’s Day

    Do not commercialize Valentine’s Day

    As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people are faced with immense pressure to organize a large celebration that meets societal standards of a Valentine’s Day date. The commercialization of Valentine’s Day stems from two factors: greed and the misunderstanding of the holiday by those involved, from the advertisers to the consumers. Advertisers, driven by the…

  • What’s not to love about Valentine’s Day?

    What’s not to love about Valentine’s Day?

    Love is in the air for me, for you, for all On February 14 this year, some were greeted with flowers, chocolate and lots of treats. Lovers rekindled their connections and children ran around with a sweet tooth for Valentine’s candies. Valentine’s Day, a classic Hallmark holiday, brings joy to those young and old,…

  • Take ‘em to Wendy’s®

    So, before we even start, let me put a disclaimer out there: I do not hate Valentine’s Day just because I am sad and alone. Actually, my state of unattractive solitude has nothing to do with my dislike for Feb. 14. What does, however, continue to attribute to my utter distaste, is all this…