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The Clocktower February 10, 2021 Issue 14, Volume 95

To be or not to be: a single question

Valentine’s Day from the other side

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re you one of the roughly 101,742,000 people living in the U.S. who are just “focusing on themselves”? Have you ever turned your head in disgust by unsightly displays of affection and said to yourself, “I would never”? Do you find yourself dreading going to any family gathering due to what you already know will be the question of the evening? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be entitled to single’s compensation.

Valentine’s Day can be very hard for those of us who are reminded of everything we don’t have: a significant other, cute Instagram posts celebrating x amount of months, and chocolates!

Actually, pro tip: If you wait until after Valentine’s Day, you can find chocolates at a discounted price, so I guess you can have your chocolates.

Anyways, to help all my single ladies and gents out there feel better, I’ve interviewed several bachelor/ettes and hopefully, this acts as a pity party where you can cry and laugh together, with

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emphasis on the “laugh”. Enjoy!

What does a typical Valentine’s Day look like for you?

“Any other day.” – a history major “Watching depressing movies.” – a business administration major “Watching “The Bachelor” and eating ice cream.” – an IRR major “Um, studying? Wait, other people have time to do stuff?” – a nursing major You’re tasked with renaming Valentine’s Day. What do you rename it to?

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Editor–in–Chief Juliet Bromme Assistant Editor Hannah Drewieck Distributor Marvin Velasquez Media Manager Francisco Campos Photography Editor Joseph Lee Layout Editor Chrisheline Kalawo Assistant Layout Editor Justin Anderson

NEWS Editor Olivia Jacobs Photographer Nathan Sweet Adventist News Hannah Olin Union News Jade Covel Lincoln News TJ Pittenger

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“Moping Singles Day.” – a communication major “I would rename it to ‘Spread the Love Day’ because you can ALSO express how much you love the people that are in your life.” – a nursing major “Flower Killing Day.” – an IRR major If you could say one thing to all the couples out there, what would it be?

“Roses are red, violets are blue; social distancing is good for both you and your boo.” – an IRR major “Leave space for Jesus.” – a communication major “Don’t forget about us – your friends! We miss hanging out with you too.” – a psychology major “If hands are being held, it better involve prayer.” – an IRR major Do you have a Valentine’s Day horror story?

“Not all that scary, but remember back in elementary school when we had little boxes and we would make Valentine cards for our classmates? One year, I made them and every little boy made fun of mine. It really crushed my 2nd grade self-esteem.” – a pre-med major “So in high school, there was a guy that really liked me, a secret admirer type of thing. He left me a bunch of roses, chocolates and a letter in my locker (or so he thought)! He actually put it in my twin sister’s locker which was right above mine.” – an IRR major

Sammy Ortiz is a junior nursing major from Orlando, Fla.

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LIFESTYLE Editor Maria Kercher Photographer Robert Umali Outlook Lacey Stecker Politics Alex Nesmith Love Advice Kaitlynn Toay

Sammy’s Vine Throwback of the Week:

Goodbye Oshkosh, hello Wyoming!

The international Pathfinder camporee is moving

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n Jan. 6, 2021, Pathfinder history was made. The International Camporee Executive Advisory Committee made the historic decision to change the location of the International Pathfinder Camporee from its previous site in Oshkosh, Wis. to Gillette, Wyo. The 2024 Believe in the Promise Camporee taking place Aug. 5-11 will be held in the camporee’s new location: the Cam-Plex Facilities in Gillette.

However, this is not the first time that the camporee has moved. The first international camporee took place in 1985 in Camp Hale, Colo. The second, held in 1989, was in Mount Union, Pa. In 1994, the camporee moved to Morrison, Colo. In 1999, the international camporee came to the Experimental Aircraft Association property in Oshkosh, Wis., where it has been held every year since.

In a statement announcing the move, the committee said, “As the International Camporee has grown, so has our desire to make each camporee experience better than the last. For months, evaluation teams have visited the Cam-Plex Facilities in Gillette, Wyo., to determine if this new site offers more support for the International Camporee. After numerous site visits, various committee votes and meetings, and with today’s final vote of the executive committee, we are excited for the move and are confident that this decision will greatly improve the International Camporee experience for all attendees.”

The committee is excited for the opportunities that the new location presents.

“The Cam-Plex facilities regularly host large events that include camping and onsite activities much like our camporee, and it boasts the largest campground of full amenities in the world. Get ready for double the indoor activity space, more camping space,

and more than 25 new additional activities unique to the west. New experiences are just around the corner! You will not believe how much Wyoming has to offer,” continued the statement.

If you have any questions regarding the new location or want to learn more about the upcoming camporee, they will be hosting a Facebook Live question and answer session on Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. EST. Also, feel free to check out the camporee’s website at www.camporee.org for any additional information.

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Hannah Olin is a sophomore history education major from Princeton, Ill.

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Valentine’s Day is almost here Making your significant other feel loved on Valentine’s Day

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hocolate candy and heart shaped balloons everywhere. Plush teddy bears and overpriced greeting cards line the store aisles. Valentine’s Day is near.

With less than a month before the holiday, here are some ideas about what to give your significant other.

A hand-written letter. Personally, this is my favorite thing to receive on Valentine’s Day. A hand-written letter from your partner can communicate so much emotion and feeling. Sometimes people write what they don’t say. By writing a letter for your significant other, you may express love in a way that they have not seen you express it before. It can be a very touching and personal gift that only you can give.

A “coupon” for a date to their favorite place. Give your significant other a “coupon” to their favorite place. Let them decide when they want to use it. Sometimes our schedules get so busy and it is hard to celebrate on Valentine’s Day. This is an excellent way to let your partner know that you’re thinking of them. Combine this with one of the other suggestions and you just may get extra brownie points.

Write them a song. If you are at all musically inclined, write and perform a song for your partner! They will most likely love it. Just make sure your performance is not too public, as that may be a bit embarrassing depending on your partner’s tastes. You don’t have to be the next Mozart, just write down your feelings and put them to music.

Buy them a personalized gift. The Valentine’s Day gifts found in stores are usually generic and don’t require much thought. Buy your partner something they will really enjoy -- especially something customizable. A customized watch band, a pair of socks with a silly picture on them, or

a stuffed animal that looks like their dog all say “I’m thinking of you.” I personally enjoy finding my gifts on Etsy, as they have a wide variety of reasonably priced, customizable products that help small businesses thrive.

Though Valentine’s Day can be a stressful holiday, a little planning can help make the day more enjoyable. Remember, the goal is to show your partner you care. However small or large your act of love is on that day, I’m sure they will appreciate the effort. As always, enjoy the time with your partner. It is a holiday, after all!

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Valentine’s for one

Making Valentine’s Day fun, with or without a romantic partner

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ow I want to address the rest of you; those who may not have someone special in your life at the moment.

Valentine’s Day can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be! There are so many ways to enjoy a day that revolves around letting the people in your life know that you love them. Let’s explore a few today!

Show yourself some love. Plan to spend the day pampering yourself. After all, when was the last time you told yourself, “I love you?” I think we often overlook ourselves and tend to look outward. You know what you want and need, so why not take some time to take care of yourself? Watch your favorite movie in some comfortable pajamas. Eat all the candy. Go to bed early or stay up late.

Whatever floats your boat!

Send your parents a card. They spent the first 18 years of your life looking after you and never stopped loving you. Send them a thoughtful card or hand-written letter for Valentine’s Day! Chances are it will mean more to them than you know.

Celebrate with friends. Get your group of friends together (in a COVID-safe way–Zoom is ALWAYS an option) and play games or watch movies. Make snacks and talk about

all the things you’ve been too busy to catch up on. Maybe binge watch TV shows you all like or bake some delicious cookies. Whatever you do, show them how much they mean to you.

Buy yourself a gift. You know what you like best, so buy yourself a Valentine’s Day gift! Maybe you really like that giant plush elephant or you’re really craving some good quality chocolate. Indulge a little in the name of loving yourself. It’s okay to invest in yourself the same way you would invest in someone else.

Valentine’s Day is often thought to be all about romantic love and relationships, but it doesn’t have to fit this mold. Make the day your own and remember that the point is to show love to those who mean the most in your life, including yourself! It is natural to feel some sadness on holidays like Valentine’s Day and there is no shame in talking to a friend about this, but I hope you find some way to make the day amazing.

Kaitlynn Toay is a senior English major from Edgeley, N.D.

New activities coming weeknights

Escape rooms, prizes and more

We have all seen how events and activities have diminished at Union since the COVID-19 pandemic reached the U.S. almost a year ago. Chris Rosado (the new Student Involvement Director) and his team are out to change that. He has lots of ideas that he will begin implementing this month, as well as coordinating with other departments to host events. There will be things like Tuesday Tunes, where artists will be paid to perform live music from the Atrium’s balcony with

space for people to come listen in the Atrium below. The acoustics in the Atrium will make for a very cool effect (and lookout, one day there might even be coffee from The Mill).

Wednesdays will be Wellness Wednesdays, which started off the third this month with fresh fruit at the health check stations. Future events to look for include physical fitness day, where students will have an opportunity to stop by and participate in physical fitness activities such as seeing how many pushups or pull-ups they can do, with prizes for the best in both guy and girl divisions (so if you are really keen on those prizes, start practicing now!).

Thursday evenings will have all sorts of exciting activities. Keep an eye out for the library to be turned into an escape room.

There are also plans for a Chess tournament and E-sports events. The bouldering cave in the Atrium will be another big event, with competitions and prizes. You can start familiarizing yourself with the bouldering cave right away, simply head down and talk to Adam, Christianna or myself (Jade), on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-10 p.m., or on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-7:45 p.m. You will be asked to sign a liability waiver and given a brief introduction to how the cave works, then your ID card will be given access so you can scan in and climb anytime the Atrium is open.

Overall, activities this semester are looking up! Look for advertisements around campus or on uGroups for events that will be happening, and of course, don’t forget, there are still the Saturday night SA events.

Jade Covel is a senior religion major from Topeka, Kan.

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Super Bold

The top five strangest Super Bowls ever

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rom cocaine in the third quarter to a presidential coin toss, the Super Bowl has had some absolutely bonkers moments over its 54-year history.

Something about the idea that all of America is watching really brings out the crazy in the players. Now that Super Bowl 55 is over, here are my picks for the five strangest moments in Super Bowl history.

SB 53: cocaine during the game Thomas Henderson of the Dallas Cowboys had a problem with substance abuse, and this did not stop on the day of the big game. He emptied a nasal spray container and filled it up with cocaine and water. He used it once before the game, but apparently that wasn’t enough, so he used it again during the third period.

SB 13: sneaky sneaky Fresh off the field after winning their third Super Bowl, the Steelers had a surprise waiting for them in their locker room. But this surprise wasn’t a congratulation from the team’s owner or a bottle of celebratory champagne; it was a naked man in the shower.

Apparently, the security at the Super Bowl must have been celebrating the win too because this fan managed to sneak his way into the heart of the action.

SB 19: Reagan does the toss Reagan’s second inauguration happened to be on the same day as the Super Bowl, so he was unable to attend the Super Bowl in person to flip the coin. Instead, he did the coin flip via satellite from the White House.

San Francisco won both the coin toss and the game. Coincidence? It’s hard to tell.

SB 47: blackout in New Orleans Colin Kaepernick drops back, looks for the pass, and he’s sacked! The Ravens defense is too much for him. The score is … wait … what happened to the scoreboard? Why isn’t the scoreboard working? And there goes the rest of the lights.The stadium turns to darkness. The stadium crew rush to figure out what is wrong and after 34 minutes they are finally able to resume play. Ironically,

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the outage was caused by a device that was installed to prevent power outages.

SB 51: missing jersey There are a lot of “interesting” stories surrounding the Patriot’s time in the Super Bowl, but only one will make this list.

After the Super Bowl was over, Brady soon realized that his game jersey was missing.

The investigation quickly grew to include the FBI. The jersey was eventually discovered in Mexico along with other Super Bowl items, including a helmet from Von Miller.

Jacob Roney is a junior business administration major from Sturgeon, Miss.

Lincoln receives record snowfall Union closes for two snow days

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ver the fourth weekend of January, Lincoln experienced a large snowstorm. Those from this area know that this is not normal. Most of the snow falls usually leave a few inches, not a whole foot. As intense as it was, Union felt it would be best to cancel classes for that following Monday and Tuesday. I am sure I am not alone in enjoying those days off.

Lincoln’s efforts in dealing with the snow felt very inhibited. Their efforts in clearing the roads were immediately undone due to the constant fall of snow. When the roads

with his mittens. People still made the most of the worst snowstorm Lincoln has seen in about 10 years.

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were plowed, the snow filled the roads again right after.

Due to the amount of snow and the way that Lincoln dealt with it, there was a sense of being unprepared. Lincoln had no need to deal with this much snow before. There has not been this much snow for years.

The city of Lincoln issued a snow emergency with a parking ban in snow plowing lanes. This means that people cannot park in the streets. This is the only city where an emergency has been issued compared to places like Hastings, Kearney and Yutan.

The other issue that occurred because of this was that not all roads were cleared.

Many roads were never plowed so the streets had a foot of snow. People could not leave their houses for reasons other than COVID-19. I suppose that would be a nice change of pace. This left almost 2,000 people trapped. People were concerned with losing their jobs and whether they would be able to go get groceries.

Lincoln may not be prepared for snowstorms as evidenced by the way they handled this storm. Not being able to get residential streets plowed, calling for emergencies is stressful. This is middle of America. This is not Florida where they never get snow. Yet, people were unable to get to work.

But this was not all doom and gloom.

As mentioned before, Union got two days off. That is always nice. That is something that is always needed. It is always good for a catch-up day or at the very least, a mental health break. Along with this, people would use the snow to make pure art. People would make things like snow foxes, snow dinosaurs, and even Snow Bernie Sanders

Screw Valentine’s Day Some alternative celebrations

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f you’re a cynic like me, all this Valentine’s and Singles Awareness Day garbage is driving you to insanity. Perhaps you mock those who celebrate or go all out to honor the lives lost in the Chicago Valentine’s Day Massacre in 1929 (two gangs having a shootout by order of Al Capone is tight!) However, it’s getting a little monotonous, celebrating the same holiday over and over. It’s time we select an alternative celebration to get through the most heartwarming season.

Thomas Malthus is born (1766): Although somewhat disputed, it is believed Thomas Malthus was born on February 14. He is most remembered for his theory that population growth will always outrun the food supply.

Essentially, he’s the first guy to realize just how screwed up the world and creating a surplus of cheap chocolate, really is. He practically started the defeatist club. What a man!

Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone (1876): The telephone that would lead to the invention of mobile phones and finally the smartphone that likely found you your last-minute V-Day dates had its patent application turned in to the patent office 145 years ago today! Bell, all the single ladies thank you for helping them catch their Tinder dates.

ENIAC unveiled (1946): The ENIAC machine – otherwise known as the FIRST ELECTRONIC COMPUTER – was unveiled to the general public by the government. This computer was the first ever to be programmable

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and intended for general-purpose use. ENIAC, we know you contributed greatly to our smartphones and by extension swipe right culture. Thank you for your service.

The domain name “YouTube” is purchased (2005): Ah, YouTube; the place that will drive you into five hours of watching random videos before realizing you’re watching a tutorial on how to play a harmonica you don’t even own. 16 years ago, above a small pizzeria, three friends who worked at PayPal bought the domain name for what would become every college student’s perfect procrastination tool.

Whether watching people fall on ice (don’t @ me, those videos are hilarious) or getting advice on the perfect date, YouTube has been there for all of us…for better or worse, richer or poorer, sickness and health – and WHO LET ME SAY VOWS TO YOUTUBE!?

Forget this holiday of love and remembering just how alone you are. There are so many other things out there worth celebrating with plush toys and cheap candy. Get your sugar rush, but get it for something worthy of your affections!

Lacey Stecker is a sophomore communication major from Noblesville, Ind.

The casino situation

Gambling is on its way, eventually

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oters legalized gambling in Nebraska a while ago. The State Legislature is now debating what gambling is in order to define what will be allowed as “legal gambling.” Since gambling is an emerging industry, the state government is looking for ways to protect citizens from potential pitfalls, as well as finding a way to take a share of the revenue.

While ‘gambling’ has been legalized here, it’s currently an umbrella term used to cover

a number of eclectic activities. Sports betting and race gambling are widely considered separate, despite having similarities. Coin machines and playing cards are both gambling, but should they be regulated the same way? These are some of the questions being floated in courts.

Opposition to the legalization of gambling is still fierce. Despite losing the vote, Governor Pete Ricketts continues to argue that casinos will increase gambling addictions and lead the population down a path of violence, addiction and crime.

Different districts and their representatives have also taken issue. One bill suggests that gambling only be legal within the physical boundaries of the casinos. Representatives from high-poverty sections of Nebraska argue that this keeps them from the opportunity to create a new sustainable form of revenue.

Lawmakers are also pushing to find the line of what is punishable and how. In every industry there runs the risk of negative actions and consequently a punishment for the crime. Lawmakers are currently pairing a misdemeanor charge for cheaters in casinos.

They’re also holding casinos to a cash-only business practice.

Another faction of lawmakers in Nebraska questions how the government will handle the industry. How does one take money from the house? When the money is lumped into one account, it becomes nearly impossible to distribute it wherever it’s needed. Thanks to politics, funds must jump through countless hoops to qualify to go anywhere.

While gambling is legal now, when Nebraska begins gambling is up in the air.

We’re still in the process of building casinos and planning laws and procedures. My advice? Don’t expect to bet the farm anytime soon.

Alexander Nesmith is a junior communication major from Calhoun, Ga.

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Stop the spread

Combatting conspiracies

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onspiracy theories are very similar to viruses in some ways. They can mutate and spread rapidly throughout a population. Currently, many people are trying to find a solution to the flood of misinformation. The most widespread solution is calling for a reform of social media.

Apple CEO, Tim Cook, said in an International Data Privacy Day panel, “If a business is built on misleading users, on data exploitation, on choices that are no choices at all, then it does not deserve our praise. It deserves reform.”

Some politicians are taking action and working on bills which would encourage more regulation on social media. New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski, for example, is proposing a bill specifically aimed at Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Currently, this section frees social media companies from responsibility for the content posted by users. The bill would force responsibility back on those platforms if they promote content algorithmically that “leads to particularly serious harm in the real world.”

Malinowski argued against social media companies’ goal of “maximizing engagement,” also known as the amount of time a user spends in front of the screen. The algorithms currently being used function solely for the purpose of keeping the user glued to his or her screen. The best way to do that is by using pre-existing fears, which push us to extremes. If the bill is passed, people could sue social media companies, and they would also be made subject to terrorism and federal civil rights laws. All these things would be incentives for companies to change their behavior.

Facebook has finally taken some measures against political misinformation, though it could be said that it is too little too late.

COVID-19 already forced a lot of changes to be made on the platform, such as checking the spread of false claims about the virus and erroneous cures, as well as directing users to authoritative sources. But after the capitol

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riots, it became apparent that more changes were needed. Facebook has removed more than 78,000 profiles on both Facebook and Instagram that violated its policies against posting content related to QAnon conspiracy theories and militarized social movements between August 2020 and Jan. 12, 2021.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, announced in a Quarterly Earnings call that the platform will mitigate the amount of political content on people’s feeds. The company has also decided to permanently stop recommending political groups for users to join. He stated that this is due to feedback from users. “People don’t want politics and fighting to take over their experience,” he said.

These new regulations are also stirring up a discussion on censorship and freedom of speech. These changes will most likely result in a decrease in the presence of fringe groups and conspiracies online. It will be interesting to see if other social media platforms follow suit and the effects these changes will have.

Sierra Lastine is a sophomore English literature major from Grand Junction, Colo.

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Debunking love myths

Does research support popular beliefs about love?

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strong intuition right away, while others take their time to figure out their feelings; to each their own.

Myth: Women are more romantic than men.

Just like people tend to believe that women express their love earlier than men do, the popular belief is that women are more romantic than men. The Romantic Beliefs Scale is a test that asks people if they agree or disagree with romantic statements like, “There will only be one real love for me,” and “I expect that in my relationship, romantic love will really last.

It will not fade with time.” The researchers who developed the test revealed that men, compared to women, scored higher, indicating that they have a more romantic view of love.

Myth: When it comes to attraction, women are more emotional, while men are

n the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a look at phrases about love that we always hear. Are they true or do we just say them because they sound cute and make sense?

Myth: Women fall in love faster than men.

Many people believe that women fall in love faster than men do. Women are usually more emotional, so this seems like a logical assumption. However, studies show that the opposite is true. In a study published in the Journal of Social Psychology, researchers found that men are more than three times more Who falls in love faster?

Does love at first sight exist? likely to say “I love you” first.

Myth: Love at first sight exists.

Men 50% No 47% We always hear of couples Women 50% Yes 53% saying “I just knew” or “I loved him the moment I saw him.”

But does love at first sight really When it comes to attraction, exist? True love – lasting love – women are more emotional, Who is more romantic? takes time to build. Vulnerability while men are more visual. and emotional intimacy aren’t immediate. However, the Men 36% False 18% number of people who say they Women 64% True 82% have experienced love at first sight is noteworthy.

Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman, psychology professor at Albright College, discussed a survey more visual. revealing that out of 100,000 adults, “48 This sure seems to be true, but does the percent of men claimed to have fallen in research back this up? Do men really care love at first sight, while only 28 percent of more about looks than women do? women made such a romantic claim.”

A study discussed on Psychology Whether love or just a strong attraction/ Today asked men and women to rank feeling exists at first sight, I don’t think 16 characteristics they desire most in we can definitively say. Some people have a prospective partner. The researchers

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reported, “Men ranked looks, on average, as the fourth most important trait; women ranked it about sixth.” This study revealed that both genders value physical appearance in a potential partner, but men value it slightly more.

As it turns out, some myths are supported by research and others are not. At the end of the day, every relationship is unique and there is no “formula” to finding or keeping lasting love. If you’re in a relationship this Valentine’s Day, good for you. And if you’re celebrating by yourself or with friends, good for you.

Hannah Drewieck is a junior business administration and communication major from Stoughton, Wis.

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The antiValentine’s Day club

How I, an ex-member, redefined the love holiday

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am this many years old and I think I’m finally beginning to understand what Valentine’s Day is about. For years, I have hated Valentine’s Day, genuinely. I was part of the anti-Valentine’s Day club. I could have filled in as acting president for a while. Great was my disdain for all things V-Day. Why? To use a popular phrase among my peers, “I had a bad experience.” Not just one, but several bad experiences compounded into a general animosity for a holiday meant to celebrate one of the greatest forces in the world: love. But as I’ve grown older, as I’ve been loved through my life by those around me, I have thankfully grown wiser. I realize now, that love is something to be valued and celebrated.

Valentine’s Day is, in many ways,

cliché and commercialized. There are the giant displays with hearts, cards, candy and bouquets of red roses that permeate grocery stores within hours of New Year’s Eve ending. There’s also the implied pressure of needing to find the perfect gift for your beloved. These are things about the holiday I still find ridiculous.

But what if we celebrated Valentine’s Day for what it actually represents? What if we celebrated self-love, love for one another, romantic love and the love that only God can express. If we were to take Valentine’s Day and, instead of candy hearts and warm fuzzies, we celebrated the feeling that connects us intimately with ourselves, with one another and with our Divine Creator, what would we have?

There are five main love languages that we use to connect with each other: words of affirmation, physical touch, gifts, acts of service and quality time. Imagine if we each took our main love languages and spent Valentine’s Day using these qualities to engage with those around us. Paying it forward with love, in a way. I think we’d see an outpouring of kindness and caring that goes beyond candy hearts and fancy dinners.

I think we’d see connections made and lives touched because we’d actually be loving others in the active sense, in the way that God loves us.

I’m not saying you have to stop hating on Valentine’s Day if you’re in that camp or that you have to join the ranks of the lovey-dovey.

I’m never going to be sold on the saccharine gooeyness of romantic comedies or Hallmark movies (bleck). However, for this Valentine’s Day, I challenge you to look outside the narrow definition of love as romance and consider what love – real love – truly means.

Then, think of a way you can celebrate that love in your own life and with others.

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

Asheley Woodruff is an adjunct faculty in the Division of Human Development

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