alentine’s Day
ovie Guide
Deanna Symoski
iff Writer
If you're looking to rent a movie this Valentine’s the young apprentice to Anthony
Day. you don't have to follow the crowd and choose one Hopkins’ Zorro and Catherine Zeta Jones as
full of beautiful women, handsome men and long the insolent beauty he wins over while avenging his
passionate kisses...but it always helps. Here is your guide brother's death and saving the village from evil opiessors
to getting the right movie this February 14th (and to any What a guy! RENT THIS IF: you’re looking tor a hero
of you who consider Chasing Amy a love story, you might or you think you are a hero. ShF ALSO: The Princess
want to read this twice).
I. When Horn- Met Sally : Starring a young Meg
Ryan and Billy Crystal, this is the amusing story of two
people whose turbulent friendship •
relationships finally lead them to realize
been looking for is the one they already h:
THIS IF: you’re spending the big day
best friend who you've recently discovi
the love of your life. SEE ALSO: My
Friend's Wedding, but expect differ
results.
proper pup who strays toward a
mutt from the wrong side of the
tracks. The advantages here are
that Disney flicks are usually
shorter than the average film so
you won't be chained to your
television all day. Also, this is a
unique twist on the overused
2. V K mdi,^S, v n For Romeo and Julia! formula. RENT
thore three people who haven'. TOIS you likedogsandfa-rebels,
already Ken Mr film.,(is set in 1985 -SO: '"/> 0™ Gr.w, Wad S,da
and stars Adam Sandler as Robb,, a . any version ol Romeo am! luha
recenlly-left-at-lhe-altar wedding 5 An, movte WITHOUTa happy ending: Sure ,
singer who falls for Julia (Drew Barrymore), a waitress the film industry knows that some of us are flying solo
engaged to the jerk of the century. RENT THIS IF: a. you this Valentine’s Day. and with that knowledge Hollywood
haven’t quite gotten over your pink spandex fetish, b. you has brought forth a plethora of movies sure to please even
haven’t quite gotten over your Adam Sandler or Drew the most cynical single. RENT THESE IF. You have
Barrymore fetish, or c. you’re looking for pointers on how just been dumped by somebody, are planning on dumping
to steal your crush away from his/her insignificant other, somebody or are just against happy endings in general.
SEE ALSO- My Best Friend’s Wedding (again) and There s SEE: In Love and War, Romeo and Juliet (again), Legends
Something About Mary. of the Fall, Casablanca. Untamed Hear, and (will this
3. The Mask of Zorro: This swashbuckling tale, thing ever really sink) Titanic.
full of adventure and romance, stars Antonio Banderas as Happy Valentine s Day
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Valentine’s Day
By Michael Coursey
Staff Writer
For over 1500 years Valentine’s Day has been
observed by people the world over. It has been a time
to celebrate love and passion for couples, and to spread
affection among others.
Historically, St. Valentine’s Day was declared a day
of feasting by Pope Gelasius, in Ancient Rome,
according to Mani Niall. Mid-February was the
traditional time of the Lupercian Festival, in honor of
Your
m k |
4. Lady and the Tramp-. This charming Disney
classic is the animated story of a
the God of fertility and the sensual pleasure. Pope Gelasius
outlawed the Pagan festival, but replaced it with one that
was socially more acceptable.
St. Valentine had been an Italian bishop, who performed
secretive marriages against the
wishes of Claudius 11. He was
eventually arrested, imprisoned and
put to death on Febraury 14th in the
year 270. He was thus martyred and
declared St. Valentine.
In 1415, the first Valentine was
February 14th is a holiday. (In ease you forgot!) hearts, kisses, flowers, and spending time with the one you
But unlike most major holidays, a person's feelings to- love,
wards this day depend on a few things. Most importantly- Her boyfriend, Evan Matta, 02 HHD, says, A guy
l ovo doesn’t care if he’s not with someone on Valentine’s Day.
A valentine in Webster's Dictionary is defined as “a card A girl does, she gets all lonely and stuff. It s just another
or gift sent to one’s sweetheart on Valentine s Day. Is day for guys
this to say those of us
without a "sweet-
heart" cannot enjoy
the festivities? When
questioned about the
personal meaning of
this exclusive holi
day. members ot the
Behrend community
responded with a va
riety of opinions.
Doug Stevens,
Tech Service em-
ployee at Bruno's,
simply claims that,
“Valentine’s Day
means if you forget
the one you love,
Jackson
Connor, 06 Eng, ex
plains, “Valentine’s
Day is a day for
lonely hearts to rel
, ish in the stench of
you re
trouble ” self-loathing soli-
Professor Kay Johnson, School of Business, thinks, “It's tary. Queen of Hearts, King of Hearts, Ace, then shuffle
just a time to stop and remember those we really love; and play again. It is a day when those in love emminate a
remember what’s important in life.” rancor of warmth and the self-loving joy of a partner.
Alesia Petro, 08 Psych, says, “It’s a day when my fi- Pheromones of pink and red candy hearts given as objects
nance has to pay attention to me.” of affection are tossed about the eyes of the lonely. But
Nicole Caccavo, 02 Speech Pathology, claims. "It’s don’t worry about me. I’ll just light a candle and enjoy
dinner for one.”
in big
sent by a French Knight in London, after the Battle ot
Agincourt in 1415, to his wife in France. According to the
Oxford Encyclopedia, Valentines was, “mentioned with
reference to the choosing of sweethearts or the mating ot
Hear 1 t/<e>
birds.”
Some additional
interesting facts about
Valentine’s Day include:
*the name "Cupid"
comes from the Latin word
for desire.
Dinner for
Two, or One?
*The phrase “I love you” is translated into Spanish:
as “T’estimo molt.” Or French: “Je t’aime ma (mon)
cherie.” and Italian: “Ti voglio bene.”
* The oldest Valentine cards in England date back to
1446.
* The oldest Valentine’s Day card in America dates
back to the early 1700’s, probably made by nuns and
monks,
More can be discovered if you research earlier Italian
History or biographies on St. Valentine. So don’t forget
your special someone this February 14th.
By Nicole McGee
staff writer
And r i a
Pifer, 02 DUS,
thinks, “It’s too big
of a deal made out of
nothing. It probably
means something to
those people who
have someone. It’s
just another day of
the week for people
who don’t. Just an
other day with the
girls.”