Perfect fit We fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, with the edges worn from use. Our limbs flowed liquid into each other, filling up space we didn’t know we had. Bodies mending bits broken sheared off in transit, or never made to begin with. We broke conventional wisdom, starting at the middle and building outwards. […]
Tag Archives: Valentine’s Day 2016
Submission: Lasting love makes long-distance college relationships worth the plunge
We’re standing in front of a beer-covered Christmas tree, tucked in the corner of a dimly lit apartment, illuminated only by the cheap $5.99 twinkle lights randomly strung up all around us. He and I are alone – except for the faint sound of music from the party down the street. Though the conversation is […]
Long-distance Valentine’s Day
Statistics say that up to 75 percent of college students will be in a long-distance relationship at some point during their time in college. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we asked some Bruins about advice for LDRs, how they bridge the distance and what it’s like to celebrate the special day with their long-distance significant […]
Editorial Cartoon: Late night romance
‘Free & For Sale’ Facebook page brings happy tales of pet adoption
Dominique Mashburn encountered a photo of a gray shih tzu in need of an owner. Mashburn, who was originally browsing for furniture, saw the post as a sign. “I saw her and it was just an instant connection because I’m a firm believer that the dog chooses you, you don’t choose the dog,” said Mashburn, […]
Submission: College crushes, soulmates and Paul Rudd
Welcome to college! It’s your first day of class, and you’re basking in your new collegiate self. You’re the prime example of a well-adjusted freshman. You’ve had your first sip of alcohol outside of a family gathering during zero week, spent the last few days with a solid group of people in which you’ve already […]
Valentine’s Day DIY
Daily Bruin Video breaks down three easy DIY gifts just in case you haven’t figured out what you are going to give that special someone on that special day.