Art by Addison WhitenValentine’s Day became popular in the United States in the 1840s, and since then it has become a mainstay holiday that Americans spend over $23 billion annually on, according to Statista.For most Americans, Feb. 14 conjures images of teddy bears, roses, chocolate and candy hearts. Internationally, however, the holiday does not always have the same … [Read more...] about Students Celebrate Valentine’s Day Around the World
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Guide to Well-Loved Films for Lovers and Skeptics of V-Day
This sappy romantic comedy bears the name, "Valentine's Day," making it the perfect film to watch on love day. Beyond it's title, "Valentine's Day" tells multiple love stories filled with break-ups and make-ups and features well-loved celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah, Bradley Cooper, Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner and … [Read more...] about Guide to Well-Loved Films for Lovers and Skeptics of V-Day
Film Review: ReelStories 2022 Showcases Seven Talented Student Filmmakers
Members of the cast and crew of "Coffee" smile on the ReelStories red carpet with their own cups of coffee. Director Jadyn Gaertner said she and her cast and crew put the short film together in only a week. Photos by Sammie WuenscheReelStories marked its thirteenth year at Pepperdine on Feb. 4. The film festival gives student filmmakers the chance to screen a short film for the … [Read more...] about Film Review: ReelStories 2022 Showcases Seven Talented Student Filmmakers
Multidimensional Identity: Danica Christy
Danica Christy smiles for a photo at the Malibu Pier. Christy said she is planning several events for Crossroads Gender and Sexuality Alliance as its event coordinator. Photos courtesy of Danica Christy Junior Psychology major Danica Christy serves as the event coordinator for Crossroads Gender and Sexuality Alliance. Christy is in the midst of planning a Valentine’s Day … [Read more...] about Multidimensional Identity: Danica Christy
Seaver Students Remember Past Valentine’s Days
First-year Charlie Robinson smiles outside her childhood house on her first day of second grade in August 2009 at the age of 6. This was months before Robinson received her first Valentine's Day gift in February. Photo courtesy of Charlie Robinson Roses are red, violets are blue, everyone has a Valentine’s Day memory, that's true. Valentine’s Day is celebrated in and outside … [Read more...] about Seaver Students Remember Past Valentine’s Days