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Lovely books to read or gift this Valentine’s Day
Whether you're looking for a fictional valentine or a gift for your date, here’s a list of books that will never fail.
Diana C. Sánchez González, Staff Writer
• February 13, 2024
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Impress your Valentine with these 5 intimate restaurants
Discover the perfect recipe for romance with our guide to the restaurants that guarantee to leave your date swooning.
Teresa Mettela, Contributing Writer
• February 13, 2024
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What to do this week: Valentine’s Day celebrations, Black History Month performances and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 12 - 18.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor
• February 11, 2024
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Roses are red, violets are blue, unsure about Valentine’s? Galentine’s is for you!
No Valentine's date? No problem! Here are three ways to celebrate Galentine's Day, a holiday focused on friendship, self-love and fun.
Annie Emans, Contributing Writer
• February 8, 2024
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Hozier’s detailed lyricism brings back nostalgic Valentine’s Day
Unlike many other love songs circulating this season, the Irish singer-songwriter’s intimate lyrics and unique references keeps audiences feeling special this Valentine’s Day.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• February 5, 2024
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How to shoot your shot without taking shots
From bubble tea to coffee, here are some non-alcoholic ways to quench your literal — or metaphorical — thirst.
Shay Jones, Deputy Copy Chief
• February 15, 2023
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Opinion: You should make a move on your class crush
What's the worst that could happen?
Ruby Griffin, Contributing Writer
• February 14, 2023
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Off-Third: What to get your catcallers for Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air, and verbal harassment is on the street.
Lily Ritterman-Peña, Contributing Writer
• February 14, 2023
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What to do this week: Valentine’s Day card-making, a puppet show and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 13-19.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor
• February 12, 2023
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What to do this week: Drawing with strangers, a film about lizards and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 6-12.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• February 5, 2023
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Valentine’s Day 2022
February 14, 2022
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This Valentine’s Day, listen to a breakup album
If you’re bitter about being alone on Valentine’s Day, check out the breakup albums we rounded up so you didn’t have to.
Yas Akdag, Isabella Armus, Valentina Arrieta, Ethan Beck, Paree Chopra, Sarah John, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Jack Solomon
• February 14, 2022
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024