With Valentine's Day rounding the corner, guys and girls alike are racking their brain for meaningful gift ideas to give to their significant others. From flowers to teddy bears, it seems as if every classic Valentine's gift has become overdone or unoriginal. Here at the University of Dayton however, it's well known how unique our campus and students can be. So for this V-Day, ditch the drug store chocolates and choose to incorporate this UD spin on the holiday!
1. Heart Shaped Cousin Vinny's Pizza
A staple in every UD students diet, nothing says love like Cousin Vinny's. If you can't convince the pizza man to form the pepperoni's into a heart, maybe try spelling out "I love you" with some of their famous breadsticks!
2. A Love Themed Scavenger Hunt Around The Ghetto
Leave cute clues for your significant other all over the student neighborhood to create a Dayton version of this fun game! Hosting a Valentine's Day date in the very community that you met shows just how much you care.
3. A Valentine's Themed Daydrink
Seeing as Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday, the best way to celebrate the Saturday before would be with a rockin' Valentine's themed daydrink. With a red and pink dress code and hearts galore, dedicating this party to your special someone will for sure blow their mind.
4. A Love Note On Your SO's Blend Coffee
If you're looking to rekindle the flame with that girl or guy who got away, grab their favorite coffee from The Blend and scribble a sweet note on the cup. Though this plan may be simple, your love interest will be thrilled!
5. A Romantic Picnic At The Chapel
Though you most likely would have to be very quiet during this date, the chapel makes a beautiful place to have a Valentine's Day picnic! With the sun gleaming through the stained glass windows, this church will be sure to set the scene for love.
6. A Lovey Dovey Sheet Sign
As every UD student knows, sheet signs are vital to our community here. Therefore, what better way to declare your love than through this medium? Your boyfriend or girlfriend will swoon at how much time you put into their valentine!
7. A Thoughtful Shout-out From DJ Snowman
For those Tim's Rats reading this article, you know the significance of a shout-out from the legend himself, DJ Snowman. Let him know the special message you have for your love and dedicate a slow song to them!
If all else fails, a tour of the new 1.55 million dollar house for the universities presidents will probably do the trick. Happy Valentine's Day Flyers!