Each year on February 14, lovers throughout the nation express their appreciation for the one they call on Valentine’s Day.

This year the holiday was celebrated on a Thursday, and Monmouth College students seemed to engage in typical traditions such as sending candy, flowers and valentine’s cards to a special person.

Organizations affiliated with Monmouth College offered services where students could purchase Valentine gifts and send them to a person of their choice.

One such group was organized by the girls from Fulton Hall, who sold candy grams for $ .50 each. Any purchaser could write a note to the recipient, and the candy gram came with either conversation hearts or Hershey Kisses.

In all, Fulton Hall sold 94 candy grams in their fundraiser, and the proceeds went to the hall’s funds.

People like Valentine’s Day for various reasons, and one is that a person can expose the truth behind their secret crush.

Two participants of the Fulton Hall fundraiser, junior Ryan Brandt and freshman Bri Larson (known together as Brian), said they like the holiday for various reasons.

“I love Valentine’s Day and I think it’s really fun,” Brandt said. “I really like the conversation hearts, that’s probably my favorite part. I’m pretty sure I ate 12 boxes of them last week. Plus, I really like pink!”

Most girls tend to be infatuated with Valentine’s Day, but guy’s reactions are generally mixed.

I mean, let’s be real, having to spend money on the girl in your life because of a hallmark holiday is not exactly a positive thing. But, some guys enjoy the holiday and showing appreciation for their significant other.

After all, it is not every day that you can send your secret crush a love note, usually that would be considered a bit stalkerish.

On this particular day, secret admirers can reveal their truth, and new love can be established.

So, a personal note from Yours Truly, Happy Valentine’s Day to all the girlies out there. You are all beautiful, and deserve to be treated the same as you are on Valentine’s Day, every day of the year.

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