TL20040212_001 "The Toiuerlinhb Baltimore's #1 College Paper - Published Twice-Weekly - www.thetowerlight.com mm. WW Thursday, 2/12/04 Students trade U.S. perspectives Crowd shows up, gets 'singled out' Trio of professors performs classics i 13 'Miracle1 promises satisfying ending 1J13 Departments Opinion 2 Campus briefs 7 Nation Police Blotter. Arts 13 Entertainment briefs 15 Sports In this corner. Bank shots 18 Classifieds 16 Valentinefs for lovers, haters Tired of the tried and true? In Baltimore compare torn photos, sleep over with fish Lauren Tilley The Towerlight That's right; it's that time of year again. Mid-February is not only a time to celebrate black history and file taxes, it also means one of the year's most loved-and hated-holidays. For some, this means dining by candlelight; for others, hitting a singles bash. Sophomore early childhood education major Dianne Tirocchi said her plans for Saturday will probably make this year's Valentine's Day her best. """"I am going ice skating,"""" she said. """"... It's the first time I've ever done anything. I usually have dinner with my family."""" Senior theater major Kate Bradley's plans for her boyfriend may be more PG-13. """"I'm thinking of making a nice romantic seafood dinner for my boyfriend. Last year I got an outfit for him... and took it off,"""" she said. For those without plans, Baltimore offers up options from buffet dinners at the Inner Harbor to shredding love letters to watching fish get it on. There are lots of ways for students to try a different or even unconventional way to tell the world that they're ready for love (or just a fun time). """"Baltimore's Hottest Singles Party"""" Does that mean the party is hot or the singles? Either way, Padonia Station's self-proclaimed """"Hottest Singles Party"""" is going down this year on Friday, Feb. 13. The bar and grille invites area singles to have happy hour before any later Valentine's plans. The feature event for the happy hour singles get- together will be the crowning of the king and queen of the most eligible Prizes for the contest will be supplied by Smyth Jewelers, so contestants don't need a sweetheart to get some jewelry out of the holiday. A live broadcast from 98 Rock's Mickey and Amelia will serve for the tunes. The party lasts from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Padonia Station is located in the Timonium area at the intersection of York and Padonia Roads. For more information, call (410) 252-8181. """"Do Fish Ever Sleep?"""" Aquarium Adult Sleepover The National Aquarium in Baltimore hosts its aquatic sleepover once again. But instead of families bringing the kids to spend the night, the aquarium is opening its doors for adults only. Besides setting up a sleeping bag, people in their PJs can enjoy a behind-the- scenes tour or what some fish do after dark. Whether celebrating Valentine's Day or Friday the 13th, guests of the aquarium can expect many festivities. For their money, participants will be provided with beer, wine, snacks and breakfast. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, and the sleepover ends Saturday, Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. The cost of reservations is $38 for members and $55 for non-members, and every sleeper must be over 21. To party with other adults and see by Lisa Johnson/The Towerlight how fish celebrate the holiday, call (410) 576-3800 to make reservations (There is a six person maximum per party). """"Luv Sux Party 2004"""" The calling of most outgoing college students is usually the club scene. On Valentine's Day, those with lonely hearts escape to the dance floor in hopes of meeting a new love or to put an old love behind them. This Saturday, Howl at The Moon in Baltimore presents a bash that isn't afraid to say that sometimes, See LOVE, page 15"
