Two weeks. That’s how long it took to get an official date with the new guy at work. From nonstop laughs to shared smiles, I knew I could get his number. I remember him talking about needing someone to cover a shift, so I took the opportunity to swoop in. “Why don’t you give me your...

Does anyone remember when Valentine’s Day consisted of just a box of chocolates and a bouquet of flowers for your significant other?   Today, the consumption for gifts have become ridiculous with presents of all sorts. Every store has at least one aisle dedicated to this special day; the...

Valentine’s Day has always been a great day to me, even before I was ever in a relationship. My parents would always buy me and my siblings little gifts including stuffed animals, chocolates and cards expressing their love for us. However, I still longed to have my “knight in shining armor” take...

While walking the halls and seeing pink stuffed bears to heart-shaped chocolate boxes, you may ask what is the best gift to give your special someone? Stuffed animals seem cliché, and chocolate is always a given, but those items are continuously given on an annual basis. Take it from a woman writing...

You’re single and ready to mingle: need I say more? I mean really, the world is just your oyster,  and the possibilities are endless! You can only imagine how adventurous your Valentine’s Day is going to be! First of all, you’ll have the opportunity to save a lot of money. Ladies, I’m sure...

What does Valentine’s Day consist of for a couple?   The typical Valentine's date involves romantic places such as the beach, the park, or a restaurant for dinner, but what makes it special is to have that exclusive lover on this unique day I’d like to call Love. Many will funnel their...

Welcome back to the final segment of The Cougar Chronicle’s inaugural semester of editorials ‒ a place where the voice of our independent, student newspaper speaks candidly on topics that matter to us. We’d like to give a big thank you to everyone who helped make this editorial a fun read this...

  ‘Twas the night before finals, when all through the house, The coffee was brewing and I spilled on my blouse. The phone never did rang; it’s on silent over there. To focus and study because now, I finally care. My stomach growled, for it had not been fed. Just built up stress;...

Christmas is by far the best holiday of the year, at least in my book. I am fortunate to have grown up with a very tight-knit family that loves food, which is the best combination. I also grew up in a very Christian home; both my grandparents were pastors and I pretty much live at church. Christmas...