In defense of Valentine’s Day

By Cady Inabinett For being a holiday about love, Valentine’s Day gets a lot of hate.  There are many valid criticisms of Valentine’s Day. It’s overly consumeristic, with a 2020 report showing that Americans expected to spend, on average, $142 to celebrate;…

Spectrum talks healthy queer relationships

This meeting was an opportunity for members to discuss queer relationships and their many forms. Photo by Mercury Sapp For Valentine’s Day, UM’s gender/sexuality alliance student group, Spectrum, met to discuss a relevant topic: healthy queer relationships. Members…

Poets sound off in Valentine’s Day spoken word…

(Left to right) Jamie Haas, Natalie Roberts and Annika Bastian pose with their prizes, alongside Laura DeRocher, editor-in-chief for The Tower. Photo by Katy Barnes Poetry is one of the many staples of traditional Valentine’s…

Spotify Playlist- L’Amour

Listen here. “My Cherie Amour” - Stevie Wonder An oldie, but a goodie, Wonder piles all the warm and fuzzy feelings of a new crush into this track. From first glances and realizations of feelings to…

Hearts cry on Valentine’s Day

Photo courtesy of Silar Valentine’s Day is a holiday that has a history reaching far beyond romantic love. But since it is modernly a day to celebrate love, it’s astounding that people find themselves posting…