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A note on Valentine’s Day, after the fact

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"Look at all the things no one will be buying us," I said to a friend as I gestured to a table full of stuffed bears and candy hearts. That was only a few days after New Years, but alas, the omens of Valentine's Day have vanished faster than Abilene's winter weather and just in time to make room for shamrocks and green tinted foods. I am not ... [Read More…]

What about Love and Valentine’s Day?

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Sing Song and Valentine's Day are facing off this year, competing for couple's attention to act out or go out. "It is really putting a damper on our plans," said Vance Cato, senior management major from Abilene. "We have constantly been struggling to balance our love for this strange phenomenon called Sing Song and our affection for one ... [Read More…]

Sick of lovesick

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Roses are red, violets are blue, for those against heart-themed holidays, this one's for you. Valentine's Day is very much like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get. While the couple-crowds will flock to restaurants for their holiday-demanded dates, many others simply want Cupid muzzled. Next week, approximately 142 ... [Read More…]

The woes of Single Grinch Girls

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Christmas trees and lights have been put back in attics, It's soon to be the Whos favorite holiday, well, their second-pick. And while every Who "¨down in Who-ville"¨ likes Valentines a lot, Single Grinch Girls,"¨with no sweethearts in Who-ville,"¨ do not. Grinch Girls hate Valentines! The whole romantic season! Now, please don't ask ... [Read More…]

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