For some, Valentine’s Day is less about celebrating love and more about imagining revenge on scorned past lovers . . . in a healthy and safe environment, of course.
That’s why The Rubicon, Troy University’s student-led literary journal, set up a stand for anyone to make any card they wanted, whether it be for their Valentine or for their hatred of the holiday.
They called it ‘Stupid Cupid.’
“We understand that some people don’t like Valentine’s Day, and that’s perfectly fine,” said Editor-in-Chief Ileana Lampon, a junior English and graphic design major from Enterprise, Alabama. “If you want to write all your frustrations down and throw it away later, you can do just that.”
The Rubicon is a literary journal written for students, by students. Any student of any major can submit their works ranging from artwork or photography to poems and short stories.
Stupid Cupid was set up on the main quad so students could stop and create what they considered the perfect Valentine.
One student, Apollo Jordan, made a card for themselves featuring the Sonic the Hedgehog character, Shadow.
“For me, Valentine's Day is about self-love,” said Jordan, a sophomore art major from Savannah, Georgia. “I’m asexual, so I’m more interested in the dynamic of seeing people fall in love, even if I myself am very confused by it.”
The table featured paints, markers and colored paper for students to get creative. One of the pre-made cards featured a candy heart with the words “Dump Him” in bold letters.
“We like to do a lot of DIY activities,” said assistant Editor-in-Chief Abbie Anderson, a junior economics major from Kinston, Alabama. “Last year, we had paint the quad, where students could paint their own little canvas.
“We thought we could just apply the same concept to Valentine’s Day cards as a way to fundraise and gain publicity.”
Students walked by the table and joked about giving an anti-Valentine to their least favorite professor. Others wanted to make homemade cards for their friends and loved ones.
Students from the Rubicon were out on the quad all day so students could get their last-minute Valentines ready. Members could be seen laughing with each other and enjoying each other’s company while working the table.
If you’re interested in the Rubicon, contact Editor-in-Chief Ileana Lampon or visit their website spectrum.troy.edu/rubicon.
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