tl20030213-000 "172 I. ink Joe )ok the s )ro-try the in to the ch me the or )rt. ;on ver ur-to rst-the )ar-arn ate 1.1e efl let-no td !en as- '68 )ps So nt Ito ice on he on he st. at an he tteerr be. I a of on ha he 00 he ed Tes all The TOLUEPilligh Baltimore's #1 College Paper - Published Twice-Weekly - www.thetowerlight.com Thursday, 2/13/03 New CLA dean begins position 5 Students upset over long lines 5 Freud's life told via belly dancing 13 'Daredevil' scores as comic, movie 15 Departments News 5 Nation/Blotter 6 Arts 13 Art Around You 14 In A Theater Near You 15 Sports 20 Bankshots 18 In This Corner 20 Classifieds 16 Opinion 2 Students gear up for Valentine's Couples have a number of options when it comes to how to spend Valentine's Day. They might choose to dance Harbor or stroll in the National Aquarium. Not in the mood for love? Consider checking out Howl at the Moon's Single female students plan girls' night out, while couples look forward to home cooking Jennifer Hykes The Towerlight Some find it sickening, others sublime. But love it or loathe it, Valentine's Day is here, and stu-dents are searching for the best way to express their feelings Friday. Hello Young Lovers ""My boyfriend and I are going out to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse,"" said Michelle Bamburak, a junior mass communication major. ""I don't know � he said he has stuff planned, but I have no idea what it is.,, Baltimore has plenty of ways to surprise a special date this week-end. In addition to the typical din-ner- and-a-movie, there are more cre-ative options for any budget. Baltimore's Creative Alliance is sponsoring Tango Valentino for the die-hard romantics. Patrons attend a lesson in Argentine tango, with classes for both beginners and more advanced students. Then the instructors step back and an eight-piece orchestra takes over, giving couples the chance to put their skills to the test. Advance payment is recommend-ed, and the cost is $8 for Alliance members and $10 for non-members. Lessons begin at 8 p.m. and the dance begins at 9 p.m. For more Photo illustration by Saul Stoogenke The Towerhght the tango, cruise Baltimore's Inner ""Love Sux"" party at Power Plant Live. information, call (410) 276-1651. Tickets are available at www.mis-siontix. com. Students with bigger budgets might consider taking their romance to the seas. Harbor Cruises has three evenings of Valentine Dinner Cruises beginning Feb. 14. Amy Taubenfeld, director of mar-keting, said the cruises include beer, wine and soda, hors d'oerves, din-ner, coffee, and a dessert bar. ""There will be a DJ for dancing,"" she said. ""We're suggesting reserva-tions."" Taubenfeld said Friday's cruise only has a few tickets remaining and Saturday is filling quickly, so stu-dents might want to consider mak-ing Sunday their evening of romance. To encourage this, Harbor Cruises is offering a $4 discount for the Feb. 16 cruise. The regular price is a steep $45.95 per person, but the beautiful backdrop of Charm City at night might be worth it. The cruise boards at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and sails from 7 to 10 p.m. On Sunday, boarding is at 5:30 and the ship sails from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (410) 727- 3113. For those who are on a slimmer budget, but still want the romantic ambiance of the city skyline, the National Aquarium in Baltimore has its ""Sweet Indulgence Cove."" ""We've turned one of our meeting rooms into a cove,"" said assistant public relations manager Dawn Jennings. ""Mrs. Desserts has given us some sweets to give away ... There will be strolling music and candlelight."" The promotion is part of the See VALENTINE'S DAY, page 6 Today High 33 Low 18 Friday High 34 Low 18 Saturday High 28 Low 22 Sunday High 28 Low 27 Monday High 33 Low 19 "
