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Romance doesnt need a holiday

Romance doesn’t need a holiday

Published Feb 13, 2009

Every year, on Feb. 14, dozens of roses are purchased, boxes of chocolate are delivered, and restaurants are packed with lovebirds.

Three-foot teddy bears convey a message of love and compassion, but also the fact that someone spent a ridiculous amount of money on something the recipient probably doesn't want as a permanent fixture in their home.



The next morning there is no difference in our lives except a $100 dent in our checking accounts.

Student ad agency seeks funding to stay afloat

Published Feb 13, 2009

Editor's note: This story was revised for accuracy at 5:33 p.m. Friday.


It may be up to alumni and local advertising agencies to keep the student-run RealWorld advertising agency open for years to come.

Allen Wallach, a member of the RealWorld Advisory Board and Chief Executive Officer of Concussion High Impact Communications who has worked as both an adviser and collaborative client with RealWorld, said he is prepared to help support the development of top-tier communication graduates, but only if the university is going to maintain some level of support.

Quiz: Will your relationship stand the test of time?

Quiz: Will your relationship stand the test of time?

Published Feb 13, 2009

Take this quiz to see where you stand. See bottom of page for results.

1. If your significant other wanted to see you right away without giving you a reason why, would you:



A) Drop everything to see what he/she wants.



B) Ask what he/she wants, then go anyway.



C) Blow him/her off. If there's no reason, it's not worth your time.




2. Do you ever think about someone besides your significant other in a romantic fashion?



A) Sometimes. It's just daydreaming, right?

Official: Recalled crackers isolated occurrence

Published Feb 13, 2009

Editor's note: This story was revised for accuracy at 7 p.m. Friday.The peanut butter sandwich crackers removed from Bistro Burnett on Wednesday morning were the only products on campus that needed to...

Group spices up Asian event with new lineup

Published Feb 13, 2009

With an all-new lineup and fresh activities, this year's Experience India will be an event to remember, said the organization's president.

What makes this year's event different from previous ones is that other countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh will also be represented in the celebration, said DJ Perera, president of Students for Asian-Indian Culture Awareness.



"Everyone involved is not necessarily Asian, so that's the beautiful part of it," Perera said. "From the music, to how the food is served, there's just a wide representation."

Famous breakups throughout history

Published Feb 13, 2009

From mythology to modernity, what prompts individuals to break off relationships has captured the imagination of the masses. And though the spirit of Valentine's Day encourages romances both young and...

Australia offers new outlook on environmentalism

Published Feb 13, 2009

I have flown halfway around the world to begin what could be one of the most influential experiences of my life.

Studying abroad this semester, I'm shacked up in a suburb of Perth, Western Australia (and quite glad to be). I came prepared to soak in all of their environmental practices that I will be able to import to the United States. In the few days I have been here exploring, I have found the green movement in play here through packed public transit systems and solar panels everywhere. But most surprising is the lack of air conditioning.

Letter to the Editor: Targeting file-sharing networks not efficient strategy

Published Feb 13, 2009

In response to the editorial in Thursday's paper regarding the RIAA: While I agree that children should be dancing in the streets because the RIAA has finally come to grips with the reality that their policies aren't panning out as a long-term strategy, the proposed solution of the editorial board makes even less sense. For the sake of my argument, I won't even touch the numbers (music sales haven't dropped dramatically), but just address the proposed strategy.

Gift ideas: Think outside the box on Valentines Day

Gift ideas: Think outside the box on Valentine’s Day

Published Feb 13, 2009

By now, you probably already know the rules. Whether it's getting that all-important reservation at the fancy restaurant weeks in advance or raiding what's left of Walgreens around Feb. 12, time is a factor. Here are a couple of alternatives to the Valentine's Day box of chocolates/flowers/card combination. Remember, creativity may take time. Don't scrap your idea after the first draft doesn't work. When it comes to any handmade personal message, keep it short and simple or you run the risk of losing her attention or creeping her out by droning on for too long.

Romantic dinner for two: Chicken Parmesan

Romantic dinner for two: Chicken Parmesan

Published Feb 13, 2009

Sure, you've seen it done at the local Italian restaurant all the time, but have you tried recreating it at home? This chicken parmesan recipe is pretty simple and instead of forking over a lot of money to try to impress your date, you can showcase your cooking skills to wow and woo her. You can even have her join you in cooking the chicken. If all else fails, you can always call in a pizza and laugh about how you burnt the chicken to a crisp. This recipe serves two people, but if you add two more chicken cutlets, there are enough ingredients to add two more for a double date.

Flyin’ Frogs head to invitational before season start

Published Feb 13, 2009

The Flyin' Frogs will head to College Station for the Texas A&M Invitational on Friday and Saturday, the last meet before the Mountain West Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships later this month.

Head coach Darryl Anderson said athletes headlining the event include junior Jessica Young, senior Kishelle Paul, senior Jessica Clarke and junior Neidra Covington for the women and sophomore Mychal Dungey, sophomore Sean Zurko, junior Dell Guy and sophomore Matthew Love on the men's side.

Tennis team to play Oklahoma this weekend

Published Feb 13, 2009

The No. 34-ranked men's tennis team will pack its bags and head to Norman to face the University of Oklahoma on Saturday.

Dave Borelli, the team's head coach, said the Sooners retooled this year and are probably better than they were last season.



"Even though they are only No. 73, I actually think they are a top-30 team," he said.



Borelli said he doesn't care as much about rankings as he does a team's overall performance.