Question of the Week: 2/12/18

Every week the Ledger asks a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, and a Professor their take on current and upcoming events. this week’s question was:

How do you feel about Valentine’s Day as a tradition?

 

David Davis,
Freshman, Undecided:

“I like the idea of focusing on love a certain
time of year, but I do feel it has become too
commercialized. ”

Tony Fruehauf,
Sophomore,
Sustainable Urban Development:

“I feel that it promotes love, happiness and
community but it does make some people
feel more lonely. ”

Miller Spitler,
Junior,
GIS and Spatial Planning:

“I think it was created by companies to promote
mass consumption, but if you are into it,
then celebrate it.”

Jennifer Hoffmann,
Senior,
Sustainable Urban Development:

“It’s cheesy, but I like a peanut butter cup once
in a while. It’s a great candy holiday. ”

 

Yonn Dierwechter,
Faculty,
Professor of Urban Studies:

“Any moment that advances love rather than hate
is OK with me.”