TAMUK students weren’t lonesome on Valentine’s Day
Students couldn’t help falling in love with the Happy Hearts event held at the Memorial Student Union Building on Valentine’s Day. The smell of rose petals and sweet chocolate filled the air as students were encouraged to partic- ipate in bingo, canvas painting, cookie deco- rating and even stuffing a plush animal.
This event was hosted by Student Engagement and Campus Life, Cam- pus Activities Board and Resident Life, for people who are happily in love with a partner and for those who are single.
“I had no other date so I’m here. I came with my roommate, and I met up with a bunch of friends,” Kassy Tijerina, TAMUK
junior, said.
Tijerina explained why
it is important for the uni- versity to participate in holding a Valentine’s Day event.
“I think it’s just refresh- ing to all the single people out there to know there’s still love out there in the world,” Tijerina said.
Not only did the Hap- py Hearts event welcome those without a Valentine, but couples were in atten- dance, as well.
Sloan Johnson, TAMUK freshman, said Happy Hearts made everyone feel welcome to attend the event celebrating and sharing love with one an- other.
“There’s no way you could not include some- one in an event like this, you just come out and be a part of it, I think it’s very inclusive. I came with my girlfriend and a couple of her friends,” Johnson said.
As TAMUK students felt sparks fly through- out the night, they were
able to enjoy a sweet treat such as making their own chocolate covered straw- berries, marshmallows, pretzels, and many more treats to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Students were far from lonesome while meet- ing many new people throughout the night. This event encouraged stu- dents of all backgrounds to come together to cele- brate the day of love.
“I think it’s important for our students to be able to come out and socialize with one another, build connections, and feel con- nections to the university. To let them know that they can come out and develop a sense of community and kind of build a bond back with the university,” Shea Pullam, associate director of Residential Education Living and Learning, said.
As the night came to an end students left with both their hands and hearts overflowing with love and goodies.
