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THE fhspress.com GUIDE TO VALENTINE'S DAY

Celebrating the Single Life

By EMILY SNOOK and
ANASTASIA KLYUSHNIK
fhspress.com Contributors
Class of 2012

Although Valentine's Day is a day of love, being single shouldn't stop you from having a good night. There are many things you can do with single friends or even alone.
NOTE: Do not define yourself by your relationship status. Your relationship status is not your identity. Realize that Valentine's Day is a commercial holiday. It is not about love and relationships; it is about selling flowers, candy, and diamond jewelry. Think of all the money you are saving.

Here are some options to keep you from sitting alone on Valentine's Day:

—You can go to the movies with a group of friends, but make sure they're all single to avoid awkwardness.

—You can spend all night on Tumblr looking at and reblogging pictures of cats or cute couples.

—You can hang out with your crush so next Valentine's Day you have a better chance of having a significant other.

—You can go bowling with your friends. Singles night!

—You can go to dinner with your family. Valentine's Day isn't only for couples, it's for people who love and care for each other.

—You can get a cat. They make wonderful companions.

—Show yourself some love! Buy some new bath salts and enjoy a nice warm bath.

—You could go to a party and get chocolate-wasted.

—You could read a romance novel. You know you love Fabio.

—Play Mario Kart for the Wii or any other gaming console.

—Indoor movie/game night? Why not?! Get some friends and watch romantic comedies. Guys, you can play Call of Duty.

—Sit around with your friends and make fun of silly people who believe in Valentine's Day.
Do not worry if you're single on Valentine's Day; go buy yourself a box of chocolates and celebrate being independent. There is no rule that says that you can't enjoy Valentine's Day as a single girl (or guy), with your single girlfriends and even guy friends. Raucous laughter, spontaneous karaoke and good food might just make you forget that you're trying to forget that it's Valentine's Day.

anastasia.klyushnik@fhspress.com

Movie Night

By JULIE TELLES and MIKAYLA FRANKLIN
fhspress.com Co-Student Life Editors
Class of 2014

Joshua Gomez and Karla Espinoza watch a movie together (probably a chick flick). Photo by Jessica Gomez.

Valentine's Day Movie List.

Would a movie fit into your Valentine's day? From lovey-dovey romantic movies to adorable comedies, movies can make the perfect beginning or end to the most romantic day of the year. We've got a list of the most popular, cutest, funniest movies to help you decide what to watch this Valentine's day.

Most Popular:
Titanic
The Notebook
Dear John
Valentine's Day
The Last Song

Good Romance:
Leap Year
Letters to Juliet
Beastly
Water for Elephants
A Walk to Remember

Cutest:
Tangled
Beauty and the Beast
Gnomeo and Juliet
Wall-E
Shrek

Funniest:
Date Night
50 First Dates
Prom
The Proposal
Just Go With It

julie.telles@fhspress.com

mikayla.franklin@fhspress.com

Celebrating Together

By NICOLE CALIMOSO
fhspress.com Co-Feature Editor
Class of 2012

Senior Jarrett Steck gives his girlfriend Anastasia Klyushnik an embracing kiss. Photo by Nicole Calimoso.

Antonio DeCastro serenades a student with his guitar

Antonio DeCastro plays and sings a song for Keana Zambrano. Photo by Nicole Calimoso.

If you are part of a duo and have a significant other, go out on a romatic date, exchange presents, and embrace each other. Do not know where to go on a date?
Try a romantic restaurant, a picinic in the park, an arcade, or simply stay in, eat dinner and watch a movie. Do not know what to give you significant other? Here are some gifts you can give which they are sure to like:

—Free: Hugs and kisses, a song, letter, homegrown flowers and phone number

—Cheap: Chocolates, stuffed animals, school grams, ballons

—Expensive: Jewlery, perfume/cologne, latest clothes and shoes

nicole.calimoso@fhspress.com

Recipes

By JESSICA GOMEZ
fhspress.com Co-Feature Editor
Class of 2012

Seniors Karla Rodriguez and David Banar share a spaghetti
dinner. Photo by Jessica Gomez and Ariana Birondo.

Valentine's Day is a day dedicated to bonding with loved ones. Of all
the things that contribute to the festivity are presents, dates, and last
but definitely not least is food. It is said that a way to someone's heart is through his or her stomach. While some go out to celebrate, others cook a home-cooked meal from the heart. Cooking dinner for your special someone is the perfect way of showing them how much you love and appreciate them. There is no better way to bond than over good food. We have included a main dish that you can cook and surprise your loved one with. Here's how:

Directions for Cooking Spaghetti
1. Fill a large stock pot with water, the more the better. Add salt, and bring the water to boil.
2. Measure the spaghetti you wish to make and slowly add the spaghetti to the boiling water. Let cook for 8 to 12 minutes constantly stirring so it won't stick.
3. Check to see if it cooked fully by touching it and examining its tenderness and drain the pasta into a colander placed into your sink. Lift the colander and shake off excess water. Then marinade the spaghetti sauce (Ragú or Prego) with butter, heating it in a sauce pan until it boils. After it is at a boil, add it to the spaghetti and stir.

Ingredients for the Meatballs
•1/2 pound lean hamburger
•1/2 pound ground pork
•1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
•1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•1 teaspoon pepper
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon chopped dried basil
•3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
•1 egg, beaten before adding
•Olive oil to coat bottom of pan

Directions for Cooking Meatballs
1. Combine all the ingredients, except the olive oil, into a large bowl and use your hands to mix everything together.
2. Heat your olive oil in a large pan. We suggest using a pan that you can later cover, and that is large enough to brown all your meatballs and also hold your sauce to simmer the meatballs in. Brown your meatballs on all sides, turning fairly constantly.
3. Pour a sauce mixture into the sauce pan with the onions and garlic and bring to a boil. Reduce sauce to a simmer and cover it. Let the sauce simmer. Stir the sauce occasionally during this time, and do not let it boil again. Before serving, taste the sauce and add any additional spices, such as sugar, salt, or whatever else you think is needed to taste. Pour mix in with your browned meatballs.
4. Serve and Enjoy!

jessica.gomez@fhspress.com

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