Valentine's Day on Campus

Valentine's Day is this weekend and has created quite the hype around Lasell. The 1851 Chronicle came out yesterday with multiple Valentine's Day features and conversations can be heard all around campus about plans for this long weekend.
Many couples in college are stumped as to deciding which romantic activities to take part in. As college students, most of us are on a tight budget and unable to provide our significant others with the expensive, lavish gifts we would like to shower them with. So, the question is posed: What realistic options do college students have when deciding what to do for Valentine's Day?
After careful consideration I've answered this question with three options: Hospitality Club Candygrams, adventure into the city and the classic, dinner and a movie.
Candygrams, upon first observation, are most likely one of the first things someone may cross off their list due to the simplicity of the gift. Though, with a bit of creativity, a simple candygram could lead to a great surprise! Since candygrams can be sent anonymously, this could be a great way to show your crush you care. Or, a message stating a time and place could be a mysterious way to start off a date with your Valentine. The Hospitality Club will be outside Valentine Dining Hall February 4, 8, 9 and 10th selling their candygrams that will be put in your sweetheart's mailbox right here on campus.
Students may shy away from taking their Valentine into the city, fearing jacked-up prices and expensive transportation, but if done correctly a night in the city may not be out of reach. In stead of taking a taxi or driving into Boston and paying for parking, the T is an obvious solution. A great idea for an interactive date in the city could be The Aquarium. Taking the T to the Aquarium couldn't be easier- it has it's own stop off the Blue line. Also, The Aquarium offers discounted tickets for students costing around $20 with student ID's.
Finally, everyone's go-to date: dinner and a movie. This may sound boring to some, but on the Lasell campus there are a few different ways to make this old dating staple a new idea. This weekend, CAB is showing "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" in Rosen Auditorium at 7pm. There's no transportation necessary to enjoy this activity, but even better: it's free! As for dinner, the 155 Grill in the Campus Center has a variety of food with which you can purchase with you Laser Loot stored on you Torch Card. I'm positive you won't be able to find a more convenient alternative this Valentine's Day.
Planning a Valentine's Day to remember isn't as hard as you may think. There are so many options on or around campus, you just have to keep your eyes and ears open. For more information on activities happening around Lasell visit the MyLasell web page or follow CAB and the Office of Student Activities on Facebook!