Name: Julia Takemura

Age: 23

Grade: Senior

Do you support Valentine’s Day or not, and why?

I think it’s cute that it exists but I think that businesses capitalize on it in a kind of cruel way. I think that those who don’t want to celebrate it should just do their own thing because it’s sad when single people say this is a depressing day. But I know for a fact that there are some positive people who actually treat themselves on Valentines Day. [She] said I put on my favorite shoes and I put on makeup and go to my favorite restaurant or something and go shopping and give yourself a “love yourself” day.

Feb. 14 plans?

Not particularly, I have a boyfriend but there’s no pressure between us. Maybe we’ll do something, maybe we won’t.

Joe Fender

Age: 19

Grade: Junior

Do you support Valentine’s Day or not, and why?

I really don’t have a strong opinion about it.

Feb. 14 plans?

Hang out with my favorite roommate and his girlfriend.

Lakeisha Perkins

Age: 18

Grade: Sophomore

Do you support Valentine’s Day or not, and why?

I don’t really care, but I love candy so if you give me candy, I’m all for Valentine’s Day.

Feb. 14 plans?

I’m going to see that new “50 Shades of Grey” movie.

Nikhil Menon

Age: 25

Grade: Masters in computer science

Do you support Valentine’s Day or not, and why?

I am for Valentine’s Day. At one time I didn’t think there should be the ability to express love but then again, at a time when you’re losing time and don’t have any time for yourself, just to put aside a day to express love. Whether it’s your girlfriend, or just a friend or your parents or anybody, which is a good concept.

Feb. 14 plans?

Well my girlfriend is back in India and my parents are back in India. Everyone else is back in India.

Frances Clemente

Age: 23

Grade: Senior

Do you support Valentine’s Day or not, and why?

Well I used to be against it, but now I have my son, so I celebrate with him and my mom.

Feb. 14 plans?

No, not really. I think my friends and I are going out for a girl’s dinner together.