‘Valentine’s Day is what you make of it’
Illustration by Leona Novio By Ali Schultz Roses are red, violets are blue, but a bottle of wine is cheaper than dinner for two. For some, Valentines Day is a daunting reminder that another year has...
View ArticleUNR spreads the love with variety
Illustration by Leona Novio/Nevada Sagebrush By Maddison Cervantes Dinner. Dancing. Lake Tahoe. Spongebob Squarepants. For Valentine’s Day 2015, students throughout the University of Nevada, Reno are...
View ArticleDon’t give up on love
Roses are red, violets are blue, it’s not love that sucks so stop acting like such a tool. Chad Lords. That was the name of the first boy who broke my heart. No boy rocked a polo and cargo shorts...
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By Sam Cox My boyfriend, Jake, and I have been dating for over five years now. In ways it feels like our relationship has gone by in a blink of an eye, all while somehow feeling like we have spent...
View ArticleCupid is one of many holiday creeps
Before I begin, I would like to apologize for excluding the lucky individuals who didn’t grow up believing in, or should I say were lied to, about mythical holiday figures. I would also like to...
View ArticleProtect yourself so you can have a V-day without VD
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, many of us are making plans with that special someone: plans that may include a big night out or a special night staying in. When we start talking about...
View ArticleValentine’s Day history goes beyond Hallmark cards, social media posts
Every Feb. 14, across the United States, loved ones exchange gifts of flowers and chocolate, but what is the origin of Valentine’s Day and how is it celebrated in countries other than the U.S.? St....
View ArticleLove, sports and other drugs
‘Tis the season of love. Valentine’s day brings the essence of overcrowded grocery store aisles filled with stuffed bears, chocolate and roses. We can’t escape the season where couples express their...
View ArticleThe Regrettes are your perfect Valentine’s Day antiheroes
By Caroline Ackerman 3.5/5 Stars High school garage punks the Regrettes released their newest album “Feel Your Feelings Fool” in late January. And honestly, it’s chock full of anti-Valentine’s Day...
View ArticleSingle or not, 5 (affordable) ways to spend Valentine’s Day in Reno
Andrea Wilkinson/Nevada Sagebrush Valentine’s Day is arguably both the most depressing and promising holiday of the year. For those of you who have yet to find your special someone (or simply aren’t...
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