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A distraught student with a Valentine’s Day-themed background.

Opinion | Valentine’s Day is for people not in relationships, too

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • February 12, 2024
If that class crush you have rejects you, take yourself on a date. If you find out that one friend that you started developing feelings for doesn’t have the same feelings for you, you definitely deserve to take yourself out on a date.
Opinion | Your soulmate is out there, and you’re going to find them

Opinion | Your soulmate is out there, and you’re going to find them

By Sarah Liez, Senior Staff Columnist • February 14, 2023
In honor of Valentine’s Day — and for all who read this, whether they be happily single, in a relationship or longing for someone — I’d like to share my personal soulmate theory. I believe, wholeheartedly, that every person has a soulmate. In fact, I believe we have several because there are eight billion people on Earth, so aren’t we bound to have more than one?
A romantic candle-lit dinner.

The best songs to add to your sex playlist

By Maya Valletta, Staff Writer • February 7, 2023
With the season of love upon us, people are especially ready to get frisky and set the mood with some sensual songs. So turn off the lights and turn yourself on with the following tunes.
The sign for Gidas Flower Shop on Forbes Avenue.

Gidas Flowers serves local lovebirds on Valentine’s Day

By Kendall Swift, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
Many students and community members went to Gidas Flowers searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift — whether it be for partners, friends or themselves.
Opinion | We need to start loving ourselves before we begin to love others

Opinion | We need to start loving ourselves before we begin to love others

By Jess Snyder, Staff Columnist • February 13, 2022
Self-love is an essential building block for social relationships, and must be prioritized before moving into other kinds of relationships.
Satire | 10 activities for singles on Valentine’s Day

Satire | 10 activities for singles on Valentine’s Day

By Sarah Liez, Senior Staff Columnist • February 13, 2022
To all of you lonely folks out there, presented is a list of 10 Valentine’s activities that will be sure to mend your non-committal hearts.
Flower bouquets at a grocery store in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Editorial | 10 dos and don’ts for Valentine’s Day

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 13, 2022
Although you might be celebrating your version of romance this Valentine's Day, let The Pitt News Editorial Board help pave the way for the best celebration.
Fresh Perspective | How to celebrate Valentine’s Day while single

Fresh Perspective | How to celebrate Valentine’s Day while single

By Julia Smeltzer, Staff Writer • February 10, 2022
In this week’s edition of the Fresh Perspective, Julia Smeltzer writes about how to make Valentine’s Day special — even if you're single.
Adele performs in Nashville in 2016.

Staff Picks: Best Breakup Albums

By The Pitt News Staff • February 9, 2022
Ah, l’amour. You can’t escape it, especially this time of year with Feb. 14 on the horizon. So if you want to bask in your aloneness this Valentine’s weekend, how about indulging yourself in a karaoke session with all the best breakup albums.
Opinion | Feb. 15 is the best holiday ever

Opinion | Feb. 15 is the best holiday ever

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist • February 9, 2022
This year, any person regardless of relationship status should shift their focus off of the over capitalized Hallmark Valentine’s Day we're sick of seeing over and over, and start paying attention to this much better day instead.
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