Who is St. Valentine? The history behind Valentine’s Day is not concrete. There are many legends of who St. Valentine, the man this love-filled day is named after, was. According to History.com, one legend is that St. Valentine was a priest during the third century in Rome. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made […]
Ring by Spring: Finding Love at Texas Tech
February 13, 2016 by
A Texas Tech legend claims that if a woman wants a date to a football game, all she has to do is sit on the Double T bench between the Administration and Student Union buildings and wait for Prince Charming to find her. Who knows how often this actually worked, but plenty of couples have met in […]
Snapshots of Love: Couple Recall Finding Each Other on Instagram
February 13, 2015 by
Matthew Fleming and Robin Coe lived more than 2,000 miles apart. Their love story began with the push of a “follow” button. Three years ago, they only knew of each other as “@matthewjay” and “@robinmay,” but today, they are fortunate enough to be known as husband and wife. “I joined Instagram in 2011 and quickly began […]
Valentine’s Day Thoughts From a Male Perspective
February 12, 2015 by
Across the aisle from hundreds of Valentine’s Day cards, someone is getting a prescription filled. Stuffed bears, available in every color, line the shelves as people put bell peppers in a shopping basket. Valentine’s Day preparation coexists with regular grocery shopping at Wal-Mart stores around Lubbock in early February. The shelves are stocked and stores have made […]
Outpost TV: Dating Apps
February 11, 2015 by
This week on Outpost TV: With Valentine’s Day almost here, Lab Manager Katelynne Newman and Content Manager Dylan George discuss various dating apps. To receive news and updates, follow us on Twitter at @TTU_Outpost and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/outpostlab.
Weekly Poll: Would You Get Married During College?
February 2, 2015 by
According to wedding magazine “The Knot,” 39 percent of proposals happen between November and February. We have all seen about a million couples get engaged recently. Do you think they are too young, or can you argue with true love? Take our poll and let us know about your current marital status!
Lovers And Friends – A Valentine’s Guide
February 11, 2014 by
By Lauren Estlinbaum If you give a girl a bouquet of flowers, she’ll want to be your valentine. If you give a girl nothing, she’ll want to be your worst nightmare. Okay, maybe this isn’t the exact science of how one acquires a valentine, but after talking to a few Tech students there was a […]
Valentine's Day Style Guide
February 13, 2013 by
Not sure what to wear for Valentine’s Day? The experts at Chrome can help you out. Whatever your sense of style may be, Chrome stylist Tiera has four different looks that are sure to catch anyone’s eye.
I'm With Cupid
February 13, 2013 by
Taylor and I went out to chat with some students about their Valentine’s Day plans. Some people got a little…ridiculous. Is love in the air? Find out here:
