Wednesday, February 11, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 5
Students dream of dates
By Bruce Oliver Special to the Kansan
When it comes to dreams and fantasies, there is nothing better than Valentine's Day to bring out the best, particularly among
University of Kansas students.
Bullock: Is the fantasy date of two KU men surveyed.
tastes.
There was a variety of
A recent survey, revealed just how interesting some of those dreams can be. Students were asked whom they would choose if they could have anyone for dream Valentine dates, what romantic place on campus they would take their dream dates to and what ideal gift their dates would give them.
Of 12 male students, two envisioned themselves with the action-thriller movie star Sandra Bullock.
"I would like to take Sandra Bullock on a ride across campus on my Norton 650 Commando motorcycle," said Kenn Peters, Lawrence graduate student.
Although he's married, Peters said Bullock isn't completely out of the picture. He said if anything happened to his wife he would hope Bullock be there for him. It could happen.
Jonathan Glauner, Lawrence senior, said his dream date would be a little different. He said he would prefer to with his 18-month-old son at a KU basketball game.
"Valentine's Day isn't something I've ever made a big deal out of," he said.
Glauer's face brightened at the thought of a dream gift from his son.
"The gift I'd like to get from my son would have to be one of his finger paintings," he
Most of the men had a hard time deciding where on campus they would take their dream dates. The Campanile and Potter Lake areas commonly came to mind. There were also more intellectual locales such as the maze of stacks in Watson Library.
The image of masculinity conjured up Leonardo DiCaprio in the minds of three of
the female students surveyed. Two of ladies fancied showing him Danforth Chapel.
Jamie Abitz, Onaga freshmen, said the perfect date would be with hedonist rocker Perry Farrell.
Much like the men, KU women offered engaging gift ideas.
Abitz said her dream gift would be a life-size chocolate sculpture of the man himself.
Other areas bales were closer to the neat. "Mine would be with Josh Longbottom, the person I had a crush on all through high school," said Dominique Vidal, Manhattan freshman. "And the gift would have to be white roses. White is a more sincere color than red. And white is a more pure color, and red is a more lusty color. Red is overdone."
Valentine's Day not only day to love
Special to the Kansan
By Melissa Russo
Although students may think they have to go all out for Valentine's Day, some faculty find the most popular plans are simple, kind gestures.
"I think it is a nice holiday because it gives us the chance to tell the people we love how special they are to us." Hemenwav said.
Chancellor Robert Hemenway said that he had narrowed his choices to a nice gift and dinner for his wife.
For some, a holiday isn't the only time to show appreciation for a loved one.
Ingrid Peterson, Lenexa graduate student, said she would not be able to spend Valentine's Day with her husband because of a business trib.
"We don't do anything special for Valentine's Day or even anniversaries because we are happy to be together every day." Peterson said.
Helen Sheumaker, Lawrence graduate student, said she didn't think gifts measured the worth of a relationship.
"The pressure to do something on a highly commercialized holiday isn't what a relationship is about." Sheumaker said.
Barry Shank, associate professor of American studies, recalled when he and his wife were poor students living in Austin, Texas. As a surprise for his wife, Shank baked a cake shaped like the word Valentine. Shank said that the holiday should be acknowledged but not taken for granted.
"The event of Valentine's Day is so routine now that I feel it is much more effective to celebrate on another day instead of on the one, sanctioned day that says it's OK to say, 'I love you,'" he said.
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