Tag Archive for: valentine’s day

Work out while giving back with local races


Try mentioning the word ‘run,’ and most people are sent running, though not for the treadmills. Over time, people have misconstrued running as a sport designed solely for those blessed with superior lung functions and shiny, strong calves. But such assumptions shouldn’t be an excuse for avoiding participation in one of the most exciting community […]

Romance does exist in rap music tracks


When it comes to Valentine’s Day songs, hip-hop is probably the last genre lovebirds look to for romantic music. For years, hip-hop has been branded as a male-dominated, chauvinistic music style. Those accusations are largely accurate, as rappers have been calling women names and rapping about mistreating them for more than 20 years. Dr. Dre […]

Romances that capture the comedy and tragedy of love


The new film Valentine’s Day, which opens today, offers audiences “a day in the life of love,” but, as most could easily predict, the film will not be offering anything new. Most Hollywood films about romance tend toward the same dull conventions of narrative and form — as is the case with Valentine’s Day. This […]

Rivalry game needs a Valentine’s Day boost


The first thing I noticed when USC released its men’s basketball schedule was that odd date for the Trojans to host UCLA. Hey, isn’t that Valentine’s Day? The scheduling didn’t make sense at first, but now I think I get it. This is a rivalry game that needs to be shown some love. Based on […]

Valentine’s Day tricks for late planners


Valentine’s Day is upon us once again, this time with a well-earned three-day weekend. For many students, this means extra wallowing and maybe a one-night stand or two, but, for those who actually have relationships, the weekend holds a bit more significance and a chance for a romantic evening. But for busy college students, planning […]

Chocolate options for every sweetheart


Valentine’s Day is as good of an excuse as any to dive into the candy jar. If you’re about to hop on the blood sugar rollercoaster, roll past those saccharine Peeps and Sweethearts and go for the good stuff — chocolate. From sweet and creamy to rich and silky, chocolate has as many textures and […]

Fake candy hearts found at USC year round


Despite being married to an attractive older woman, Ashton Kutcher recently voiced a surprising opinion. “I hate Valentine’s Day,” he said. I couldn’t agree more. The rose bouquets, candlelight dinners and inevitable movie dates to see Dear John. Barf. But while a romantic trip to The Lab (or the 2-9) might be just enough to […]