The Ithacan

On the Quad: Valentine’s Day

By Cali Johnson, Emma Brown, and Giselle Martinez • February 13, 2024

In a new On the Quad, Cali Johnson asks students about their Valentine's Day plans and the best things to do in Ithaca for Valentine's Day.

‘Deja View’ – “Saving Face” (2004)

By Sydney Brumfield, Sydney Brumfield • February 22, 2022

Host Sydney Brumfield kicks off her new mini series focusing on the genre of comedy by talking about the dark humored romantic comedy film “Saving Face” (2004) with senior Queline Meadows. Listen...

What is your experience with dating at IC?

By Jay Bradley • September 28, 2021

If you aren’t sure that you want to be in a relationship right now, that’s okay too. You’re not alone. Young people are having less sex than they use to.

Couples keep love alive online

By Sydney Brumfield, Staff Writer • February 13, 2021

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, one of the few holidays left unscathed by the COVID-19 pandemic is approaching. Love is in the air, but relationships look a little different this year.

IC students perform at Planned Parenthood benefit concert

By Lucy Calderon, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2020

Jonah Hirst, a member of Assigned Female at Birth 4, a local all-transmasculine a cappella group, stepped onto The Haunt stage Feb. 14 with a ukulele.

‘Valentines Gay’ prom to celebrate LGBTQ love

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer • February 20, 2019

IDEAS will host the inaugural “Valentines Gay” LGBTQ pride prom from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 22 in Clark Lounge.

Snap Judgment – Valentine’s Day

February 17, 2016

We asked students: "What did you do for your Valentine's Day?"

Setting Aside Some Time for Yourself

By Christina Tudor • February 16, 2016

Given that the past couple of days seemed to be all about Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day and generally focusing on relationships, I think it’s time that we put aside some time to focus on ourselves...

Healthy, Unconditional Love

By Christina Tudor • February 13, 2016

Healthy, Unconditional Love I write a lot about relationships on this blog—but I mostly focus on what to look for, spotting negative behaviors, and expectations you should have. I don’t often talk...

The Ithaca community celebrates Bob Marley on Valentines Day

February 18, 2015

The Ithaca community comes together to celebrate the life and legacy of Bob Marley with the One Love Bob Marley Festival on Valentines Day

5 Date Night Tips

By Angel L. Zayas, Angel L. Zayas • February 14, 2015

Valentine’s Day has always been my favorite holiday. I know. I’m a really sappy person, but I don’t think that Valentine’s Day should be called a “Hallmark Holiday”, like so many label it. Isn’t there something magical about every holiday that has been celebrated for centuries? I think there is. Maybe, that makes me a hopeless romantic. However, I’ve always been a firm believer that, though Cupid may not exist, love strives most on this holiday and that, whether it’s a lover, friend, or family member, it’s okay to just tell someone, on this day, “I love you.” And I understand just how vulnerable that can make a person, when they put it all on the line, but it’s so so so worth it!

You Deserve Healthy Relationships, Plural

By Christina Tudor • February 14, 2015

This past Thursday I started facilitating a program called SPEAK, a prevention program for adults with developmental disabilities that focuses on education around consent and healthy relationships. Although...