The arrival of Valentine's Day signifies an abundance of tiny chocolate morsels, multi-colored hearts plastered with proclamations of love and a frenzy of Hallmark cards. While some relish the opportunity to woo their sweethearts, others dread the thought of spending Feb. 14 alone.
Tufts students expressed mixed feeling concerning Valentine's Day.
Some students, like sophomore Spencer Pernikoff, celebrate Valentine's Day in style with their significant others. "I made dinner reservations at a nice little place two months ago," he said.
Pernikoff admitted that he hasn't always enjoyed the holiday.
"I never looked forward to Valentine's Day, but now I have a girlfriend I want to do things for," he said.
Freshman Jason Roos is also a newly reformed Valentine's Day observer. Roos became disillusioned with the holiday when an ex-girlfriend cheated on him that day.
"Now I have a girlfriend who I plan to take out on Valentine's Day," he said.
Others choose to share Valentine's Day with friends and family rather than a love interest. Freshman Molly Clarke said she enjoyed the candy her mother sent her.
Senior Samuel Adelman also appreciated the Valentine wishes he received from his family. "What's more beautiful to celebrate than a day when love's in the air?" he said. "Plus, my parents sent me a tie."
Some are disillusioned altogether with what they deem to be a meaningless, commercial holiday.
Senior Hari Nandu admitted he cannot even remember celebrating recent Valentine's Days. "My last real memory of the day was in kindergarten, when we all gave each other those little cards."
Senior Dana Peterson's birthday is the day before Valentine's Day, which compounds the sense of loneliness that the holiday can sometimes provide. "I turn one year older and I still feel alone," she said.
Still, freshman Kyle Sircus said that having a significant other makes Valentine's Day a worthwhile holiday. "I would look forward to Valentine's Day if I had a Valentine," he said.
