It’s that time of the year where the love letters, red roses and gifts come out in full force. The feast of Saint Valentine is a day of romance where lovers celebrate their bond with the exchanges of greetings and joy. It is a day that blooms with hearts, cupid’s arrows and hugs and kisses. As much as this holiday is a special day for romantic lovers, this holiday should also be appointed for all types of relationships.

Our tax dollars help fund public services, such as roads, education, transportation and health care. Yet, the cost of healthcare and other necessities continue to grow and many people struggle to afford it. With the United States’ growing population and economy, there is high demand for effective public services, but tax revenue is unfortunately not enough to cover it. To increase tax revenue, the U.S. should look to tax the rich more than the working class. 

The college experience contains a variety of different ways to have fun including clubs, organizations, intramural sports, Greek life and much more. Many of these organizations integrate drinking and partying into their activities. It’s fun to get tipsy with friends, but when your drinking is to a point of being heavily intoxicated to the point of no control it’s time to consider the dangers that can come from your actions.