Valentine's Day

Love is in the air
By NewsHouse Staff
February 14, 2013 - 7:04pm
Check out how Valentine's Day made its mark on 'Cuse this year.

Congratulations, you survived another Valentine's Day! Whether you spent it cuddling up to a special someone or hanging out with your friends, we hope that you felt the love.

Scouring campus and the Syracuse community, we saw signs of celebration all around, from heart-shaped balloons to semi-creepy kittens.

Relive the romance by checking out this Valentine's Day slideshow above or checking out the special romance-themed videos below.

Valentine's Day green gift guide
By Ellie Wilkinson
February 13, 2013 - 7:26pm
Have an eco-friendly V-Day in Syracuse with our overview of sustainable and organic treats for your sweetheart — or for your sweet self.

Happy Valentine's Day from TheNewsHouse.com Roses are red, violets are blue, and your Valentine’s Day can be green this year with a few smart gift picks.

Recipe: Chocolate covered strawberries
By Lara Gould
February 13, 2013 - 7:19pm
Treat yourself to something sweet, even if you're single.

Happy Valentine's Day from TheNewsHouse.com Although there are several things to love about Valentine's Day (so much pink! my birthday falls the day after!) there is one thing that I love the most about it: It's a day when it's completely socially acceptable to stuff your face with chocolate.

Sugar and spice for a Valentine's date
By Emily Slack
February 13, 2013 - 7:11pm
Picking out an outfit for your dreamy Valentine's Day date can be stressful, but Citrus Couture has suggestions to make your date a little easier.

Date Outfit for Valentine's Day

Forgot a gift? We’ve got you covered
By Jillian D'Onfro
February 13, 2013 - 6:50pm
Three easy tips for putting together the perfect last-minute V-Day present.

Happy Valentine's Day from TheNewsHouse.com Okay, so we've heard all of the excuses: It’s been a busy week!  You gave up your New Years Resolution to stay more organized January 5th!  You didn’t think your boo was really into Valentine’s Day anyway!

10 songs you should avoid on a first date
By Megan Paolone
February 13, 2013 - 6:21pm
We're here to help you avoid the wrong soundtrack when you're getting ready for a first date.

Happy Valentine's Day from TheNewsHouse.com

“Just a Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody” – David Lee Roth

Happy Valentine's Day from The NewsHouse
By NewsHouse Staff
February 13, 2012 - 5:15pm
Syracuse University students, young children from the Bernice Wright lab school and The NewsHouse lead producers wax poetic about love.

Valentine's Day has never been simple. Everyone has an opinion somewhere in between on what they think love is. Accordingly, the NewsHouse decided to ask, because clearly we can't pin it down, right? We talked to the Bernice M. Wright Child Development Lab School to get their opinions as well as the views of SU students across the hill. Read the staff's answers below:

Valentine's Day Playlist
By Leah Harrison
February 13, 2012 - 4:04pm
Josh Breeden and Leah Harrison outline their latest holiday playlist for Valentine's lovers

William Shakespeare had a pretty good grasp on the concept of romance (unless you count Romeo & Juliet.) The king of romance once wrote, “If music be the food of love, play on.” Whether your valentine prefers the sounds of the 21st century, or has a taste for tunes a bit more aged, we’ve got you covered. Here it is: Josh & Leah's 2012 Valentine’s Day Playlist!

Never Have I Ever: Valentine's Day Edition
By Pete Wayner
February 10, 2012 - 11:54pm
In this video blog, Pete and Leah choose adventures in Syracuse to celebrate the annual day of romance by choosing activities for each other they've never dared do before.

Whether you view Valentine’s Day as your personal Casablanca or the annual zenith of Hallmark mind control, the best way to celebrate is joining someone you really like doing something new with. Pete Wayner and Leah Stacy, couple and partners in crime, each picked something the other has been afraid to do . . . until now. Happy Valentine’s Day!

‘Locks of Love’ donors give on V-Day
By Patrick Schnobrich
February 14, 2011 - 5:08pm
Local salon launches annual cut-a-thon.

SYRACUSE, NY -- Valentine's Day is about showing that special someone just how much you care. But for some, it's a way to show people they’ll never meet  how much they care.

"Locks of Love" is a non-profit organization that gives hairpieces to children diagnosed with long-term medical hair loss.

With the help of local donations, Sammi's Beauty Box in Mattydale, New York kicked off its annual cut-a-thon.