To be or not to be a Valentine….
If you’re in a relationship, are you automatically your partners valentine or do they still need to pop the question?
Valentine’s Day
The Literary Origins of Valentine’s Day: Chaucer’s ‘Parliament of Fowls’
Autumn Huxtable explores the literary origins of Valentine's Day in Chaucer's 'Parliament of Fowls' and how it has shifted meaning to a day celebrating love.
The thorny side of Valentine’s Day flowers
Catriona Eke discusses the negative impacts of imported roses and explores alternative bouquets for your partner on Valentine's Day.
Cashing in on Valentine’s Day
In this article, Annabel Clancy re-evaluates the commercialised aspect of Valentine's Day.
Valentine’s Day in literature: sickeningly sweet or comically cruel?
Edie Gilmour explores the often funny and tragic portrayal of Valentine's Day in literature.
Five student budget-friendly date ideas
Ways to celebrate this February without breaking the bank.
Valentine’s Day – From the saint’s original rebellion to capitalist consumerism, is the holiday still worth celebrating?
As a holiday celebrated for a Catholic Saint, Valentine's Day's connection to love and romance can initially seem to have evolved from nowhere. However, once the legends surrounding Saint Valentine…
Going the distance: Strava voted best dating app for 2021
This Valentine's Day, find your true love on a fitness app.
9 ways to avoid capitalism this Valentine’s Day
Anna Stringer gives us her top 9 tips to avoid capitalism this Valentine's Day...