Every February—irregardless of my relationship status—I look forward to Valentine’s Day.
To me, Valentine’s is not just one day, but a way of life for the latter half of the winter season.
I...
Maya Surrenti, Culture Staff Writer
• February 14, 2023
My most remarkable Valentine’s Day to date was when I texted “I like you” with a blue heart emoji to my sixth grade crush. I was rejected.
Other than that one year when I was deeply inspired...
“Misery” - Keely Ehnstrom
Is your favorite writer Paul Sheldon? Well, Annie Wilkes is his No. 1 fan. Avoid loneliness this Valentine’s Day, indulge in “Misery.”
Following...
Grace Visco, Assistant Opinion Editor
• February 14, 2022
I’ve never had a valentine on Valentine’s Day. This used to upset me in years past, but this year it’s not going to.
Valentine’s Day is associated with romance, chocolate and flowers. However,...
Sam Jefferson, Guest Culture Writer
• February 15, 2021
Valentine’s Day has always been one of the more controversial holidays.
Some look forward to it every year, most don’t. A lot of that has to do with people feeling as though Valentine’s Day...
Sam Jefferson, Multimedia Reporter
• February 14, 2021
In this podcast Sam Jefferson talks to numerous UVM students and professors about Valentine’s Day. Their conversations explore the holiday’s commercialization, potential exclusivity, and the good (and...
It’s that time of year. Target and CVS have aisles upon aisles of Valentine’s Day themed gifts and treats.
Whether or not you acknowledge Valentine's Day, it is pretty hard to escape.
This...
Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
• February 10, 2021
Valentine’s Day should be moved to February 15th for no other reason than the fact that I was born on the 14th.
Having your birthday on the only day of year dedicated to love is a terrible fate that...
Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor
• February 9, 2021
The best ‘ship is the Doctor and Clara from “Doctor Who.” What once started as the Doctor searching for an answer to Clara’s existence eventually changed to be the pair trying to figure each other...
In celebration of Valentine's day, this week, the Opinion section of the Vermont Cynic all wrote mini Valentine's day opinions about our favorite fictional romances. Be sure to check back every day this...
Love is in the air. Burlington might not be known as the city of love, but despite the cold and the snow, it can still be the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Whether you are with your partner...
Our eyes met as we both reached for the fetid dish-rag at the same time. Standing over the moist wooden table we shared a smile, the chewed flecks of basil like Italian mistletoe beneath us. Flirtatiously,...
