Valentine’s Day college-style
With Valentine’s Day drawing near, love is in the air at NDSU. However, most students can’t afford to splurge on a $50 bouquet of flowers.
On the other side of the coin, most students don’t want to settle on a hand-made card they created with computer paper and a couple of pictures of hearts they found while browsing the Internet.
And while there is nothing wrong with something from the heart, most students want to give a gift that will leave a good impression.
For those who want to give a gift, but look to go beyond the typical flowers-and-a-box-of-chocolates routine, alternatives are available.
There are several ways for students to show affection without forking over dollar after dollar for candy and Hallmark cards.
One of the cheapest ways to impress that special someone here on campus is “Crush for your Crush” sponsored by the Guatemala Service Adventure Team, along with NDSU Volunteer Network and the Recreation and Outing Center.
All it takes is one dollar to have a can of Crush pop, along with a heartfelt message, delivered to anyone the student wishes.
Students who simply want to send a friend a refreshing beverage, “Crush for your Crush” isn’t just for lovebirds
Chelsea Phipps, member of the service adventure team, said, a strawberry Crush is for someone in love, a grape-flavored Crush is from a secret admirer. If someone just wants to let a friend know they care, the orange-flavored Crush is the pop of choice.
Crush for your Crush is also a fundraising event, with all proceeds going to help the Guatemala Service Adventure Team.
“This is the first time my group has tried this at NDSU. Hopefully it will become an annual event,” Phipps said. “This is a little something that you can do to express that you care, and it benefits a great cause.”
Another gift idea on campus is the Valentine’s Day gift package from the Arnold Air Society, a non-profit service organization, which is part of the Air Force ROTC.
The $5 gift package includes a chocolate rose, a Valentine’s Day pencil, a box of candy hearts and a coupon book.
Reyne Marigny, a senior in criminal justice, said the coupon book includes 10 fun coupons for various favors, such as a car wash or a back massage.
Marigny said the gift package also includes a personalized message, so the sender can pour their heart out and say everything they need to say.
Also, the gift package can be delivered to any building on any campus in the tri-college area.
“This is the perfect gift for anyone. It’s not too expensive, but very thoughtful, and we will deliver these packages to any building at NDSU, MSUM, or Concordia on Valentine’s Day,” Marigny said.
The proceeds from the gift package sales go to the Arnold Air Society to help cut membership fees and operating costs.
As February 14 approaches, students should refrain from racking their brains about what to get their loved ones this Valentine’s Day.
Several alternatives to the traditional flowers and candy approach can be found right here on campus. And the best part is, these gifts will still leave money in students’ pockets.