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Whats Inside love season

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ost people who have lived in Lincoln would tell you that there are times when you will experience the temperatures of all four seasons in one day. For me, those types of days are so annoying. Nevertheless, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still here in Lincoln after four and a half years. Being a California native, it has taken me awhile to adapt to the humid summers and frigid winters, but I still love Lincoln. The four season Lincoln, Nebraska days are a reflection of relationships. There are moments where loving someone feels like a warm day relaxing at Holmes Lake and other times where it resembles walking from the cafeteria to the nursing building in the middle of January without a coat on. Despite the hardships that come with relationships, it is possible to navigate through the difficulties and find joy and beauty in them. There are several married couples amongst the faculty and staff here at Union and I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the cutest thing. Continued on page 2.

2| Clocktower Staff I have heard some of their incredible love stories and it Editor-in-Chief was interesting to discover how the couples maneuvered Jovan Cross through the different seasons of love. I wanted other Assistant Editor students to be exposed to some uLove stories, so I Juliet Bromme pitched the idea to the Clocktower, and here we are! Layout Editor I’m so grateful that these couples were willing to share Chrisheline Kalawo their love stories with us. No matter what season of Social Media Editor love you are in, I encourage you to read their stories. Nicole Mckenzie Joslyn Lewis is a senior Website Manager studying general studies. (Her birthday is Valentine’s Day) Celinda Mansilla Section Editors Max Bromme Katie Buxton Claudia Bauemeister Photographers Levi Ventura- Head arry had been working in Union’s Enoc Teron bookstore while Lisa was a student. During Joseph Lee her junior year, a friend suggested that she and Barry would be a great match. But with a Adreana Ward four-year age difference, Lisa’s initial response Life Writers was, “He’s way too old for me!” During Lisa’s senior Alexander Nesmith year, they spent a lot of time together in the Business Hannah Armstrong Division, and Lisa was in some of Barry’s classes. Lisa described Hannah Drewieck the moment when her feelings for Barry started to change: Religion Lisa: A little bit into the spring semester, I was having guy trouble. I was really confused and I thought, “I just need a Jade Covel Entertainment TJ Pittinger Political Gabriel Zita Jacob Sanchez Sports eet the McNeills, one of Union’s power Sierra Sanchez couples on campus. Dr. Seth McNeill News is a professor of computing and engineering while Dr. Corraine McNeill is the Chair of Drew Hickman the Science and Mathematics Division as well World News as a Biology professor. They also have two young Wesley Rodriguez-Diep kids in the midst of their 11 year marriage. They are HOUC a happy couple who love what they do and love where they are. Fransico Campos Their story starts back when they were in grad school. Social Media Dr. Seth was almost done with his PhD while Dr. Corraine Instagram -@clocktowerasb was new to the scene. After months of him chasing her, Twitter - @ClocktowerASB and her being mostly clueless, they dated for a year and Facebook -The Clocktower

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guy’s perspective on this” so we sat down and we chatted for a few hours, and somewhere in the middle of that conversation, it dawned on me, ‘This is a really neat guy.’ When they finally decided to pursue a relationship around spring break, they had to go to each professor in the Business and Computer Science Division for permission because Barry was a professor and Lisa was still a senior. Barry said that the only reason their relationship was approved was because Lisa was such a good student. Lisa remembers feeling more and more comfortable the more she was around Barry.

She said they soon became best friends. The summer after Lisa graduated, she and Barry road-tripped to Seattle for a wedding, stopping to see the sights along the way. Lisa recalls thinking during this trip, ‘I could marry this guy.’ And sure enough, a year after they started dating, Barry popped the question at Holmes Lake. They were married six months later in November. Lisa and Barry shared a couple of secrets that have been key to their relationship: Lisa: It’s wonderful being married to your best friend. One thing that we chose to do early on and it has served us so well – we chose to never say cutting or negative things about the other in public. Barry: We know that we’re going to get somebody that’s one hundred percent behind us. Lisa: Barry is my biggest fan, and I have done more than I probably would’ve because of him cheering me on.

Hannah Dreweick is a sophomore studying business administration.

humans of union college half before getting engaged. From stealing socks, to awkward concert dates, and even meal dates. They’ve experienced highs and lows that can be made into its own movie. PC: Adreana Ward After telling their life stories, they left behind • Having God in the relationship can help some words of wisdom for young couples: immensely. • Love is not a feeling, it’s a choice. • A forgiving spirit will go a long way in a Feelings come and go, but you choose relationship. to love the person even if you don’t feel • Be willing to talk things out or else like it. “You have to be intentional.” resentment will build. • Decisions can’t be 50/50, but 51/49. The 51 has the weight and responsibility Francisco Campos is a senior for both parties in the decision. studying Computing and Photo Video Imaging.

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A Love Story From the Books: The Libr ary Director’s Story Drew Hickman: When did you first meet your husband? Melissa Hortemiller: Jonathan and I went to the same school. He had just gotten out of the army, and I was doing my master’s. I went to the local church. That’s where I first saw him. I’d started going to a vespers that some of the students were putting on, and that’s where we got to interact a little bit. DH: What was your first impression of him? MH: He seemed serious, mostly because he had that ‘military bearing.’ But he is the least-serious person I’ve ever met. I remember thinking, ‘I’d like to be friends with him.’ I was dating someone else at the time, so I just thought he just seemed like someone with best friend potential. DH: How long was it until you broke up with the other person, and how long until you started dating Jonathan? MH: That relationship was long distance, and he was a terrible person. So coming from that and talking with Jonathan, the epitome of a gentleman, was a night-and-day difference. It was a month after I met Jonathan that my ex broke up with me, so it didn’t take me very long to recover. I wasn’t thinking, ‘Yeah, I’m ready to get back out there,’ when I met Jonathan. It was more, ‘I really want to be friends with this person.’

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DH: What changed that? MH: I’m the type of person that won’t invest too much into someone until I know they like me back. As our friendship grew, I realized that this is someone who is so similar to me, and we share so many values, so I started liking him. I was telling people at that point, ‘I don’t know if he likes me, we’re only texting for hours every day.’ And they said, ‘Uh, yeah, he likes you.’ So it didn’t take long before I felt safe because it felt mutual. DH: Any love advice for our readers? MH: If it takes work to get into a relationship, it’s not going to end well. Every relationship I ever pursued where it was exhausting everyday never ended well. When it’s the right thing, it happens naturally. I’m not saying it doesn’t take work once you’re in the relationship. It takes a lot of learning to work together as a team. Being willing to investigate the other person’s perspective and having an unconditional love where you care for them no matter what, even if they drive you crazy. If you find someone you have a lot in common with, the fewer points of contention you’ll have. Drew Hickman is a sophomore studying communication.

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inding “the one” is an intimidating prospect, especially when the decision of who to spend the rest of your life with is such a big one. But Tim and Bliss Kuntz have done just that, having been married for sixteen years after meeting at Union College in 2000, Bliss as a freshman and Tim a sophomore. Now Bliss works as a research and instruction librarian and Tim as a PA faculty here at Union The couple says they didn’t really hang out a lot before they went on a few dates, but their first date was the typical Vespers date. Those initial dates evolved into something intimate and genuine. “I knew right away, as cheesy as that sounds,” said Tim. “[Bliss] was smart, attractive, and I also really appreciated her relationship with God. I remember we had a phone call over Christmas break and I just remember thinking, ‘If I don’t screw this up I’m going to marry this girl.’ ” Marriage is a wonderful expression of two people’s love, but that’s not all it is. When asked what role God plays in their relationship, they both agreed that His involvement is critical. “I think praying together is big,” said Bliss. “Habits can be hard to form. Sometimes they’re easy to lose. So I know we’ve come to times over and over again where we’re like ‘you know what we haven’t been praying together like we should,’ and we get back to that.” Tim added, “Sometimes we’re a little more persnickety with each other. For me, either I haven’t had my own personal worship or we haven’t been praying together.” This aspect of prayer trickles into seeking serious relationships as well. Tim went on to say, “It sounds cliche, but pray about it. And never sell yourself short. You’re worth a lot and so if somebody doesn’t

value you for what you’re worth . . . don’t settle.” Bliss emotionally continued. “We think God’s gonna send this perfect person and we’re not gonna have any problems. That’s not true. So I think God will pick someone for you and it won’t be easy. It will be hard but that’s okay. If you see that person as God’s gift to you . . . then it’s worth working for.” Their honesty was touching and their experience compelling. It is valuable to remember, especially approaching this Valentine’s Day, that with God as the base, a relationship can grow and blossom into something more than we could ever hope for.

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Abigail Logan is a freshman studying occupational therapy.

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he season of love is here! Several people will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with an assortment of chocolate, a bouquet of flowers, or a romantic dinner at a restaurant (if any of that is in the budget of a college student). Here at the Clocktower’s Political Column, we will be celebrating famous political couples from our own party: specifically, this column will be recognizing Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. The Roosevelts were the blueprint for the modern-day power couple. They spent more than four terms in office, by far the longest stay in the White House. Franklin cemented his legacy as one of America’s most influential leaders during his presidency. He helped take the U.S. out of the Great Depression with his programs instituted within the New Deal, putting millions of Americans to work through a multitude of public work programs, and instituted financial reform to ensure that the economic abuses that led to the crash of 1929 would never happen again. After revitalizing the economy, Franklin championed monumental laws such as the Social Security Act (which provided elderly Americans with unemployment, disability, and pensions for the first time) and the National Labor Relations Act (which allowed employees to organize into trade

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unions and engage in collective bargaining). For all that Franklin accomplished during his time, Eleanor was one of the most influential First Lady in history, revolutionizing the position. She was not content to stay in the backgrounds as previous First Ladies had. Instead, she publicly spoke in favor of and worked for equal rights for racial minorities and women, and worked with organizations such as the League of Women Voters. She spoke on the radio and held press conferences that only women reporters were allowed to attend, forcing organizations to hire women reporters. However, Eleanor’s work went beyond her time at the White House. She was appointed to be a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly after she left the White House, helping to craft the enduring Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Even though their personal achievements are colossal, their relationship was also special. They made a point supported each other in their personal political campaigns, and showed a united front when presenting (at that time) radical ideas for the U.S. Even outside of their public life they took care of each other: particularly, Eleanor took nursing care of Franklin for much of his public life, especially during his last years, showing exactly how much this power couple cared about each other. Gabriel Zita is a junior studying psychology.

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ove is in the air, many of the men are making life-changing decisions! Many are asking things such as “Should I get the tickets to the play we love or should I just chocolates?” We’ll here at the clock tower political section we have decided to talk about and celebrate a power couple forms our parties. This article will be recognizing the genuine love and leadership the country saw in the Ronald and Nancy Regan. Romeo had his Juliet, Antony had his Cleopatra and Ronald Reagan had his beloved Nancy. The famous Actor Charlton Heston once said theirs was “probably the greatest love affair in the history of the American Presidency.” And I believe that still stands true today. What began as a meeting between two movie stars became a real-life love story worthy of their own Hollywood movie. They were two famous figures, and even from the beginning, their relationship was on the public stage from day one. They were a well known Hollywood couple and in a world where romance often cannot survive the attention or temptations that are part of the lifestyle, theirs thrived. Then, as Ronald Reagan entered the political arena, the couple would become the subject of even more intense criticism and examination. What the public saw was a couple intensely devoted to one another. They were always holding hands. Ronald Reagan visibly lit up

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when Nancy entered the room. And then there was the “gaze” Nancy would look adoringly at her husband when he spoke, seeming to hang on his every word. Their dedication to each other seemed at times too good to be true, and some along the way would doubt their sincerity. But there was nothing fake about the Reagans and their obvious affection for one another. Theirs was a genuine love story. They never took each other for granted, and it has been said that they never stopped courting. They really could not bear to be apart. Ronald Reagan wrote countless letters to his wife, and Nancy left cards and love notes around for her husband to discover when she was away from him. In a letter to Nancy on their thirty-first wedding anniversary he wrote, “I more than love you, I’m not whole without you. You are life itself to me. When you are gone I’m waiting for you to return so I can start living again.” Many years later, when Nancy published some of the love letters she received from her husband, she wrote, “If either of us ever left the room, we both felt lonely. People don’t always believe this, but it’s true. Filling the loneliness, completing each other – that’s what it still meant to us to be husband and wife.” Jacob Sanchez is a freshman studying general studies.

WORLD NEWS

Valentine’s variations the global citizen

ince Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated across the globe, it is easy to assume that most Valentine’s Day traditions are pretty similar. Americans are familiar with classic romantic Valentine’s Day traditions like arranging a nice dinner, delivering flowers, buying chocolates and giving Valentine gifts, etc., but some people might be surprised to learn about unique and alternative traditions from around the globe in celebration of this day. A little variety to spice things up would be a nice change of pace and would keep things a bit more interesting than what one might consider a generic gift or an uncreative gesture. For example, Denmark may take the cake when it comes to beating around the bush. Instead of sending straightforward letters or notes, the Danish send funny poems or riddles to those they are trying to catch the attention of. They give clues or hints in code to let the person know and if they do manage to figure it out, the fun continues through

Easter when the sender owes the receiver an Easter egg. The egg part may be a little extra, but the riddles and code would make handing out Valentine’s cards a little more exciting! In comparison to the U.S, Japan has an interesting Valentine tradition–one might even consider it as being a little backward. On February 14, it is generally the women who buy chocolates or make treats for the men. This is not just a romantic gesture, but often extends to male coworkers as well. The tradition can become so expensive or stressful that some workplaces have banned the practice altogether, but most women will still do it for those close to them. Don’t worry girls, a month later on March 14 men return the favor on a Japanese holiday called White Day. In South Africa, women will literally pin the name of their lover, crush or partner on their sleeve. In the Philippines, the local government hosts mass weddings for those who may not be able to afford it and last year, over 500 couples got married at once by a single mayor. In Wales, people give each other handcrafted wooden spoons, and in El Salvador, people treat it as almost like the secret Santa exchange in the States. With Valentine’s Day approaching, more people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of appreciating the people in their lives. Whether they are family, friends or significant others, people are not alone. It is always important to consider loved ones throughout the year, but Valentine’s Day is a day set aside specifically for love not just in the States, but around the world. Remember to acknowledge those who have made an impression on the heart. Maybe this year is the year to change it up and adopt a new tradition! Wesley Rodriguez-Diep is a senior studying international relations.

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The Bachelor: A Showcase of the Epitome of Love

ou may have seen the tweets about “fanasco” and “lingery” on Twitter, or you may have heard your friends drone on and on about one of the contestants having her ex serenade her on screen. One thing is certain, this season of the Bachelor has had its fair share of scandals only four episodes in and it demonstrates just how hard the Bachelor’s producers really work. Needless to say, Peter Weber as the Bachelor has been one rollercoaster of a ride, but isn’t every season? Chris Harrison seems to always remind us that it will be, “The most dramatic season yet.” Emphasis on the dramatic. Some may view the Bachelor as pointless and stupid, but what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than watching one man date 30 women? It truly has to be the modern model example of love. Forget Romeo and Juliet or the Titanic. This show will win over your heart in an instant. Watching someone else live out the ups and downs of love in a scripted manner is way more

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entertaining than doing it ourselves. And obviously something is working, or the show wouldn’t be 22 seasons deep with a franchise that has expanded to include the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. This Valentine’s Day, pluck a rose from a Trader Joe’s bouquet, take a seat on your couch, and feel a part of the action as you shed tears over a bottle of Martinelli’s. Bonus points if you get a viewing party together. Not sure how? You can stream this infamous show on ABC’s online network the day after it’s aired. You may also find it on Hulu. Or if you’re impatient like me, watch it live the night it airs. Refresh Twitter every 30 seconds and the show becomes double the entertainment. If pilots are your thing, then this season is definitely for you because the puns are nonstop. Let your vicarious love take flight! Katie Buxton is a senior studying business adminstration.

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RELIGION

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ost of us have grown up being told God loves us. Since I was a little kid, my mom and dad made sure I knew there was a loving God who cared about me as a person. But why does He love us? Have you ever made something that was perfect? I haven’t, but I did draw a candlestick once that I thought was near perfect. It took hours of work and when I finished, I loved that drawing! It is framed and still hanging in my room at home. Now think about when God created us. He didn’t make any mistakes. He didn’t mess up. He made us perfect. Not only perfect, but in His image. This doesn’t simply mean that we look like God, although that is true. We were made to rule the world. God told Adam and Eve to “subdue [the world]; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”[1] God is a ruler, and He created us to rule this world. God also created us to have children: “Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth.”[2] Lastly, God created us as relational beings. God refers to Himself in Gen 3:22 as plural, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us.”[3] This helps in confirming the Trinity

and the close relationship they share. We were not made to be alone, so God created Eve: “And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man.”[4] We are made perfect by God in so many ways. No wonder He loves us so much! [1] The New King James Version. (1982). (Ge 1:28). Nashville: Thomas Nelson. [2] The New King James Version. (1982). (Ge 1:28). Nashville: Thomas Nelson. [3] The New King James Version. (1982). (Ge 3:22). Nashville: Thomas Nelson. [4] The New King James Version. (1982). (Ge 2:21–22). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Jade Covel is a junior studying religion.

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e all know what event February revolves around. Whether we look forward to it or we dread it, the whole month is based off one day: Valentine’s Day. February is full of sappy love and spending unnecessary amounts of money on that special someone. Valentine’s Day is a time for appreciating the people we love and unreachable expectations set by Twitter couples. As of recently the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers in an amazing comeback performance in the fourth quarter. This was their first Super Bowl appearance since January 1970. Fans have shown their unconditional love and loyalty, believing in the team every season. They celebrated with pure, raw, joy after their incredible win. Teams would be nothing without the love and support of their fans. Fans have the power to build up teams and their players. Fans support by attending games, buying merchandise and streaming and watching games online and on the television. When fans attend games, they enjoy their time cheering and spending time with their families. The

love of a fan is incomparable to any other type. For example, when Kobe recently passed, all of his fans came together to show their unconditional love and support for his family. Sports fans form a community and victories and tragedies bring them together. As Valentine’s Day approaches, remember to appreciate our favorite players and teams a little extra before they’re gone.

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Sierra Sanchez is a freshman studying biomedical science.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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The big sick

appy Valentines Day! This is a day for you to spend money on a person, go on dates, be romantic and watch movies. There is nothing better than cuddling on a couch watching something on your favorite streaming service. The question is “what do we watch?” A rom-com! I suggest 2018’s The Big Sick. Everybody knows what a rom-com is. They are usually repetitive. Sometimes they are not good. They usually involve the single woman and a dreamy guy. The woman receives advice from her friend who is trying to live vicariously through the main character. The guy and the girl start dating, things go well, then they argue and the climax of the movie takes place in an airport, when the woman chasing the guy before he gets on a plane to his new job in New York. The Big Sick isn’t like that. The Big Sick is the true story about how stand-up comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani met his wife, Emily. They become overwhelmed with each other until she becomes sick. For half of the movie we spend time with Kumail and Emily as they fall in love.. Around the halfway mark, Emily becomes sick and is hospitalized. We spend the rest of the movie with Kumail as

he interacts with Emily’s family. We follow them through the trials of Emily’s sickness. The movie does a great job of putting us in the middle of their relationship, which is incredibly believable. The writing in this movie portrays a realistic relationship, which is probably because the movie is based on a real relationship. This relationship had its ups and downs. The writing is really funny. There were moments that had me laughing out loud but there were also moments that had me tearing up. It has its moments of seriousness that didn’t take away from the story over all. The acting is great. It is probably easy playing yourself, but Kumail does a really good job regardless. Zoe Kazan does an amazing job of portraying his wife. Emily’s parents, Kumail’s friends, and his parents are all really good in their roles. The movie is about a couple who go through thunderstorms, rainbows and cloudy days. TJ Pittinger is a freshman studying theology.

ADVICE

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Five Ways to Make the Most of Valentine’s Day 1. Plan a Date With Your Best Friend(s) Dress up, go out, and have a good time! Qdoba will have a special buy-one-get-one-free deal on your entrée, Krispy Kreme will give out a free sweethearts-inspired donut with any purchase, Papa John’s specialty pizzas will be discounted to $12, and Olive Garden will offer a ToGo for Two deal for Valentine’s Day, featuring: breadsticks and soup or salad, five cheese marinara or Alfredo dipping sauce, a shareable chicken Alfredo or five cheese ziti al forno, and dessert! 2. Treat Yourself Get your nails done, go to the movies, eat ice cream, or even all three! Do something for yourself this Valentine’s Day! 3. Change Your Perception of Valentine’s Day Whether you’re in a relationship or not, this is a day to focus on love! Being single is something that should be celebrated but is often overlooked. Take advantage of being single.

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Embrace your own independence and learn to be comfortable with yourself. Just because you’re single this Valentine’s Day doesn’t solidify what next year will look like. Focus on love for yourself, your friends, and your family. 4.Take a Risk Have someone special in your life? Ask them out! Valentine’s Day can be just what you need to have the courage to speak to your crush and make a move. If this seems like too much pressure, make it super casual. Ask them to a movie or to grab a coffee. If this is still too much pressure, make it a group hangout! This day is all about you, it can be whatever you want it to be! 5.Netflix and Chill with Your Favorite Blanket Don’t feel like going out? Stay in! Grab all the right snacks and relax. It’s not mandatory to go out on Valentine’s Day; a lot of times we’re too busy to make plans anyway. Take that pressure off and just enjoy a nice night inside.

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Hannah Armstrong is a senior studying health and human performance.

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Frenchify that Valentine’s

rench Valentine’s Days are very similar to Valentine’s Days in the rest of the world. There are a plethora of options you can take in order to make it into the holiday of love instead of just a day with a fancy name. Gentlemen, if you were looking for a way to Frenchify this lovely holiday for you and your significant other look no further. I have for you a few tips and tricks to make this year go different. Am I an expert in this matter? Well you can’t prove that I’m not, so buckle up and prepare for your French Valentine’s Day Crash Course. Chocolate - Valentine’s chocolate is everything! There is actually a reason for why this holiday is unhealthily obsessed with chocolate. Historically, chocolate was first popularized in Europe as being an aid for falling in love, which led to the integration of the idea that chocolate equals love. This year do both you and your SO a favor and don’t buy this from a gas station. Put some time into the selection; even if they don’t want it, it’s still a win–win!

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Cheese - Language of love? French. City of love? Paris. Country of love? France. Food of love? Not cheese, but it definitely adds flavor to any situation. Want to spice up a situation? Whip out a block of cheese and you are the life of the party. Trust me, I’m an expert. On a more serious note, fancy cheese and a picnic is more romantic than you think fellas. I would not recommend getting this from a gas station. Capri Sun - You know what’s really romantic? That scene they have in every good romantic movie where the main characters sit together and share a glass of wine. Wine is bad, don’t do that. Instead I suggest using a Capri Sun. It’s much more romantic to whip out two Capri Suns and dramatically hand one over than lugging around a big clunky bottle of grape flavoured alcohol. For those who are single this Valentine’s, don’t worry, these three C’s work just as well for you as they do for couples. Good chocolate is still better than cheap chocolate, gas station cheese isn’t a great idea and Capri Suns are literally for everyone. I hope that this was able to help you frenchify your Valentine’s just a little bit, Happy Valentine’s! Alexander Nesmith is a sophomore studying communication.

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Union makes better lovers

Corinthians 13, the love chapter, is one of the most popular verses around this time of year. However, its importance to the Union College lexicon is one that many current students and recent alumni don’t know. I remember seeing “Union Makes Better Lovers” scribbled on a cartoon drawing of a VW bus as a tiny bumper sticker in a Guide magazine when I was in a Sabbath school class in the mid-2000s. By the time I was checking out colleges in 2015, it was said by recruiters to inspire us non-dating academy seniors to come check out the college, along with countless stories of staff and faculty members who had met their spouse here, and had beautiful, affirming marriages. But the origin of this phrase actually comes from a classroom devotion in 1997. Chris Blake is a recently retired Union College professor who has influenced Union College culture and policies. In 1997 he gave a devotion to his college writing class. It was focused on 1 Corinthians, the different meanings of love and his personal belief that everything we do as Christians should be to make us love one another better. He said to his class, “You know, when we define love in terms of 1 Corinthians 13, Union College

is basically here to make better lovers.” Thus the phrase was born. Mr. Blake liked the phrase and felt it was a great slogan, and designed it into a bumper sticker. In conjunction with the Campus Bookstore, under the direction of Linda Hill at the time, the created bumper stickers were sold. The bumper stickers read “Union Makes Better Lovers (See 1 Corinthians 13)” and sold “like Hotcakes” until an administrative secretary deemed them to be too raunchy and racy for the college, and confiscated the remaining stacks. The stickers are likely still within the President’s office somewhere. It is said they are handed out to Unionites who announce their engagement while a Union College, although we could not secure confirmation of this fact. However, love cannot be censored, and the following year the ASB team used the slogan on t-shirts, wristbands for the entire student body and even banners for events. This promotional campaign has ensured that “Union Makes Better Lovers” is burned into the Union College vocabulary for generations of Alumni to come. * A Special note of thanks to Professor Emeritus, Chris Blake for responding to my email and sharing with me the story of the phrase; without him this article wouldn’t be possible. Bry Galloway is a senior studying history.

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