By Marissa Yefsky Love is in the air in Champaign-Urbana this month, and there’s no better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other than one of the many great spots on campus. Whether you’re looking for something casual or a three course meal, campus town has great spots for everyone. Casual Meals … More Best Places to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on Campus
by Sara Addis So many University of Illinois students choose to study abroad the second semester of their academic year, meaning they will have to spend Valentine’s Day apart from their significant other. Luckily, the limitations of distance don’t have to mean limits on your relationship. From 100 to 10,000 miles apart, these ten … More Distance Doesn’t Mean A Thing: How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day Long-Distance
By Haniya Ghazi The Notebook This classic Nicholas Sparks movie is a necessity on Valentine’s day but honestly it’s a must watch on any day. The combination of love and heartbreak will definitely spark the waterworks but is the perfect addition to a cozy date night in with your special someone. 10 Things … More 5 Romance movies we love that are a must watch this Valentines day
By Emily Tao It is that time of year again where their love is celebrated on the holiday known as Valentine’s Day. With the beginning of the new year, this is also a time where your life starts to pick up. Therefore it can be hard to think and time manage and fit on Valentine’s … More Ways to Show Someone You Love Them
Dear Readers, It has been a very chilly few weeks, but that won’t stop us from coming out of hibernation for our first full-length issue of the semester! The Spread is ready to help you beat those winter blues, with entertaining and heartfelt topics to bring some light into these icy, overcast days. (Fingers … More Welcome to the February Issue
By Rachel King You don’t need a hot air balloon or skywriting to give your partner the best Valentine’s Day ever (although that would be pretty cool). For a relatively easy way to surprise and impress your significant other, try baking them a decadent chocolate dessert from scratch. It will show that you care … More Decadent Chocolate Desserts to Woo Your Significant Other
By Emily Tao 1. Music Nothing sets the mood better than playing some of you and your date’s favorite music as you have a relaxing Valentine’s Day night in. As the night winds down, play slow songs to relax or and upbeat songs to dance with each other! 2. Movie Night Throw on a … More Creating the Perfect Atmosphere for a Valentine’s Day Night In
By Mariah McBride When you think about Valentine’s Day, what comes to mind? Some would say love, gifts, and chocolate. Others may think of the colors red, pink, and white. Lastly, many will think about their boyfriends, girlfriends, or friends in general. All of those answers are great, but why do we often leave ourselves … More How to Be Your Own Valentine
By Maddie Sievers Looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a single lady? Or just wanting to show a little love to all the amazing women in your life? Here are five great ways of doing just that with a little thing called Galentine’s Day! What’s Galentine’s Day, you ask? Galentine’s Day … More 5 Fun Galentine’s Day Ideas
