Q: Valentine’s Day is coming up real soon, and my girlfriend is making it really hard for me to buy her a gift. She is constantly telling me all the things she that she does not want. I do not want to get her a gift that she doesn’t like, but I have no clue where to begin buying her a gift that she will like. What should I do?
A: Honestly, I would not get her anything, because beggars cannot be choosers. I do not agree with her putting all this pressure on you for just one day. But to be on the safe side, I suggest taking her out to dinner because everyone has to eat. I also suggest buying her a “safe gift,” and a “safe gift” to me is flowers, balloons, teddy bear or jewelry. Now if she does not appreciate one of those, then she is too materialistic, and maybe you should rethink your relationship.
Q: Black History Month is only celebrated one month a year. I saw the calendar of events for the upcoming month of February. Being at a Historically Black Institution, I feel that the university should be doing a lot more throughout this month. Do you agree that the university should take a more active role in Black History Month?
A: I have seen that calendar of events for Black History Month, and I must say that I am pleased. I feel that the university has numerous amounts of activities throughout the year that relate to black history such as guest speakers, art shows, etc. True, this university is historically black; therefore, I feel that every month with us is Black History Month. Now if you feel that more needs to be done, maybe you should join the Campus Activity Board or the Student Government Association where you can voice your opinion more openly.