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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Jayhawks look to snap two-game losing streak
DYLAN SHERWOOD
@dmantheman2011
Kansas returns home on Saturday against Texas (15-8, 4-8) after a tough loss on the road Tuesday being defeated by West Virginia 59-56.
The Longhorns, the preseason favorite to upend Baylar at the top of the Big 12, has had a rough season sitting in a tie for eighth in the conference with a 4-8 record with Kansas. Senior forward Nneka Enemkpali has been lost for the season due to a season-ending knee
AP poll, the Longhorns have defeated the Jayhawks once already this season. On Jan. 3, to open the Big 12 season, the Jayhawks traveled to Austin to play the Longhorns, giving a good test against the undefeated and No.3 team in the nation at the time, falling 60-46.
Leading the Longhorns after they lost their leading scorer Enemkpali is sophomore center Kelsey Lang, who is averaging 11.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Behind Lang in scoring is freshman guard Ariel Atkins, who
EXPECTATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY TOO ELEVATED
CECILIA CHO
@ceciliacho92
OR the past few weeks, we've all been bom- harred with adver-
we've all been bombarded with advertisements about Valentine's Day, and every year I feel the exact same way. I don't like Valentine's Day. No, it's not because I'm single and bitter—I just honestly don't care. I see this "holiday" as an excuse to openly boast about people's love for one another through means
of candy, jewelry, flowers,
etc. Valentine's Day has
turned into just another
money-making holiday and
all meaning of what the day
is truly meant for has been
lost.
I've been in a relationship for almost six and a half years now and I currently live with my boyfriend as well. For the first few years we did the whole Valentine's Day thing because, well, I was a high school girl who expected these things, just
as many other high school students do. When we first started dating, we were all about celebrating the three and six month anniversaries, and we also made sure to spend exorbitant amounts of money on Valentine's Day, Christmas and birthdays. I was stuck with the mindset that money equates to how much you care about someone, and if I received something cheap that meant he didn't really like me that much, right?
This year, the National Retail Foundation (NRF) expects Americans to spend up to $18.9 billion on Valentine's Day alone, with men spending "nearly double what women plan to spend ($190.53 versus $96.58 on average..)" It is obvious that this is a holiday geared toward treating women as more than their male counterparts. We expect men to do all the planning for Valentine's Day, and if they don't have anything
magnificent planned, they're inconsiderate jerks — at least that's what some people will think. We place all the blame on men for not planning a romantic evening for this day, yet we are more than capable of planning the evening ourselves.
I get fed up with people who complain about their Valentine's Day plans/gifts, as if the fact that they have someone who loves them just isn't enough. This is a day that should be spent
realizing why you love the man or woman you're with, not a day that is spent comparing gifts you received with your friends.
I'm incredibly lucky for the individual in my life and I don't need a special day to remind me of that. While some will be spending this holiday at a romantic candle-lit dinner, we'll be spending this day like any other: with a six-pack of beer and Netflix.
SEVEN THINGS FOR SINGLES TO DO ON VALENTINE'S DAY
AMIE JUST
@Amie.Just
SINGLE and not sure what to do on Valentine's Day? Just because you're not in a relationship doesn't mean you can't have fun. Here are five things that you can do.
1. CATCH A GAME
Both men's and women's basketball teams play at home on Valentine's Day. The men play Baylor at noon, and the women play the University of Texas at 7 p.m.
2. HIT THE THEATER
your type of thing, Liberty Hall is screening "The Princess Bride"
The movies aren't just restricted to couples. There are several films playing on Valentine's Day to see. The most highly anticipated movie that comes out on Valentine's Day is "Fifty Shades of Grey." If that's not
3. THROW A PARTY
Invite some friends over, play Cards Against Humanity or whatever game your heart desires, throw on a movie or two, drink some wine and have some laughs
4. INDULGE YOURSELF
If you aren't down to get loud at Allen Fieldhouse, there's nothing wrong with ordering in, buying some chocolate fudge ice cream and watching Netflix all night. Everyone needs some me time.
5. GIVE BACK
Valentine's Day is just another day for some who are struggling to make ends meet. Whether you donate your time by volunteering at a soup kitchen, picking
up trash at a park or by buying a meal for someone less fortunate, what you do will help out the community.
Keep putting off a DIY project that you've been meaning to do? Want to make your room a little more "homey"? Get on Pinterest and get your DIY on. Find something you like if you haven't picked something out yet. Hit up one of the craft stores and beautify your space. It's even more fun with friends.
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6. GET CREATIVE
7. HIT THE GYM
Spring Break is just five weeks away, so that's plenty of time to get your beach bod back. Considering all of the other things happening on Saturday, you might not have to wait in line.
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