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How to find that special Valentine

Liam Flanary and Christian Braithwaite • February 13, 2025
Brooke Hatcher

Valentine’s Day is this week and for those who feel the need to find “love” on this holiday, here are some steps to think about or simply give someone the boost they need to “put themselves out there”.

1. Spot your valentine 

2. Get your friend to put in a good word

3. Get hyped and make a move

4. Go for it!

5. Rejected….

6. Sulk for a little bit

7. The comeback: get in the gym and build the confidence to try again

8. Buy some flowers and gifts and be generous with gifting

9. Whoops, there’s kink; a new Valentine has been spotted

10. Ponder about what to do about the ex or the new Valentine

11. Grab some friends for support and advice

12. Get ready to try again… attempt #2

13. Deliver gifts and be kind

14. Enjoy success 

15. Dance it out

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Liam Flanary
Liam Flanary, Editor-in-Chief
Senior Journalism IV student I like to play golf, go to the beach and surf with friends, and play video games. My favorite movie is Iron Man.
Christian Braithwaite
Christian Braithwaite, Sports Editor
  Senior Journalism II student, I play lacrosse and swim for the school. I love to surf, and in my free time, I like to work out and hangout with friends.
Brooke Hatcher
Brooke Hatcher, Student Life Editor
Junior Journalism II Student In the summer I love spending time at the beach or just being outside. I enjoy going out to eat with friends in my free time.
Grace Lindauer
Grace Lindauer, Social Media Editor
Senior Journalism III Student I am a dancer for the dance team here at Cox, I also love going to the beach with friends and meeting new people. In my free time, I like to go out to eat and shop!