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By LEXIE ANDREW Section Editor

Hearts are everywhere during the month of February for Valentine’s Day. Little candy hearts, heart boxes of chocolates and teddy bears holding big hearts, all represent the love Valentine’s Day is associated with.

Hearts and love go hand in hand. But does love actually affect the heart? There’s many sayings that the heart is fragile and it can break easily. In reality, this 10-ounce organ is tough.

Chris Steelman, director of the cardiac specialist and technician program at Weber State University said this little organ beats 100,000 times a day and pumps about 100 gallons of blood through the body every hour.

Damian Domanski, a cardiologist at Lone Peak Hospital in Draper, said that life starts and ends with the heart.

“We don’t die when we lose a kidney or a leg,” Domanski said. “We die when the heart stops.”

The heart is a constant in our lives and sometimes we don’t even think about it.

“This tiny little pump that goes from when you’re zero to your whole life,” Steelman said. “We don’t even think about it, but it’s there, sitting there pumping away.”

The heart reacts to everything happening in your body. It reacts to hormones and enzymes being released throughout the body, but also to love.

There are positive and negative effects love has on the heart.

“Emotional connections, I’m not just talking about romantic love here, but social connections have been linked to better health outcomes, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart disease and improved immune function,” Steelman said.

According to Domanski, cardiovascular diseases are one of the number one killers in the U.S. and Steelman says that many people live with high blood pressure and never get it treated. While love isn’t the treatment for these diagnoses, it is a small way to lower some risk.

However, with every positive effect there are some negative effects.

“Intense emotional experiences, both positive and negative, but mostly negative, trigger a stress response,” Steelman said.

“That stress response leads to increased levels of things like cortisol and adrenaline, and they’ll have a detrimental effect on the heart over time.”

One of these intense emotional experiences can actually lead to a unique heart condition called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or more commonly known as “broken heart syndrome.”

According to Domanski, a takotsubo is a Japanese fishing pot used to catch octopus.

The top of the pot is pinched together while the bottom is left open. This heart condition is called takotsubo because of the similarity between the way the pot looks and how the heart looks on imaging.

Domanski explains that broken heart syndrome occurs when the walls in the left ventricle of the heart constrict, limiting blood flow to the body.

Oftentimes people hear about others having broken heart syndrome after losing a spouse, but Domanski said a lot of times they can’t pinpoint the exact cause of the condition.

“We sometimes can’t pinpoint what kind of event led to that, but it’s usually caused by severe emotional stress,” Domanski said.

“Oftentimes that’s losing a spouse…it can be a huge fight, disagreement or witnessing a traumatic event.”

Broken heart syndrome is unique because a lot of the symptoms mirror a heart attack. Domanski said that if a patient comes in with this condition, most times they think it is a heart attack first because most blood tests come back positive for the elevated enzyme levels for a heart attack.

The best way they can diagnose this condition is through imaging.

Don’t lose hope though. These broken hearts can be fixed. Broken heart syndrome is a condition that patients can recover from.

Domanski explained that 95% of patients diagnosed with broken heart syndrome make a full recovery within a few days. But this heart condition can happen again if another intense emotional event happens.

That’s why Domanski says that part of the recovery process is the psychological side and addressing those triggers.

This heart condition is a rare one.

Domanski said that it’s most common in women between the ages of 60 and 70, but it’s rare and a relatively new discovery that not many in the medical community know about.

Domanski remembers two times where cardiologists were stumped on what was happening with these patients.

One was 20 years ago in London at St. Thomas Hospital and the other was 15 years ago at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Steelman said that there is still research on this condition because not many people know or understand it.

The power of love and emotions on the heart has effects on our body. Stress can increase blood pressure and our heart rates and over extended periods of time harm our hearts. Love, not just romantic love, but love for friends and family, has the potential to lower blood pressure and lower chances of heart disease.

“Embrace the power of love this Valentine’s Day,” Steelman said. “Just as love can heal, it can also hurt. Be kind, be loving, and cherish those connections, for they truly are the heartbeat of our health.

Remember, a heart full of love is a heart full of life.”

February is also Heart Health Month, so this Valentine’s Day, give a little extra bit of love to help your heart and maybe someone else’s.

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POR MARIA JOSE MANTILLA Traductor

POR LEXIE ANDREW Editor de sección

Los corazones están por todas partes durante el mes de febrero por San Valentín.

Pequeños corazones de caramelo, cajas de bombones con corazones y osos de peluche con grandes corazones representan el amor con el que se asocia San Valentín.

El corazón y el amor van de la mano. Pero, ¿realmente afecta el amor al corazón? Se dice mucho que el corazón es frágil y puede romperse con facilidad. En realidad, este órgano de tres kilos es muy resistente.

Chris Steelman, director del programa de especialistas y técnicos cardíacos de la Universidad Weber State, afirma que este pequeño órgano late 100.000 veces al día y bombea unos 100 galones de sangre por el cuerpo cada hora.

Damian Domanski, cardiólogo del Hospital Lone Peak en Draper, afirma que la vida empieza y acaba en el corazón.

“No morimos cuando perdemos un riñón o una pierna”, comentó Domanski. “Morimos cuando se para el corazón”.

El corazón es una de las constantes de nuestra vida y a veces ni siquiera pensamos en ello.

“Es una pequeña bomba que va desde que tienes cero años hasta el resto de tu vida”, explica Steelman. “Ni siquiera pensamos en ello, pero está ahí, ahí bombeando”.

El corazón reacciona a todo lo que ocurre en el cuerpo. Reacciona a las hormonas y enzimas que se liberan por todo el cuerpo,

pero también al amor.

El amor tiene efectos positivos y negativos en el corazón.

“Las conexiones emocionales, no me refiero sólo al amor romántico, sino a las conexiones sociales, se han relacionado con mejores resultados de salud, presión arterial más baja, menor riesgo de problemas cardíacos y mayor función inmunitaria”, afirma Steelman.

Según Domanski, las enfermedades cardiovasculares son una de las principales causas de muerte en los Estados Unidos, y Steelman afirma que muchas personas viven con hipertensión y nunca reciben tratamiento. Aunque el amor no es el tratamiento para estos diagnósticos, es una pequeña forma de reducir algunos riesgos.

Sin embargo, todo efecto positivo va acompañado de algunos efectos negativos.

“Las experiencias emocionales intensas, tanto positivas como negativas, pero sobre todo negativas, desencadenan una respuesta de estrés”, explica Steelman. “Esa respuesta de estrés conduce a un aumento de los niveles de cosas como el cortisol y la adrenalina, y van a tener un efecto perjudicial sobre el corazón con el tiempo.”

Una de estas experiencias emocionales intensas puede provocar una enfermedad cardiaca única llamada cardiomiopatía Takotsubo, o más comúnmente conocida como “síndrome del corazón roto”.

Según Domanski, un takotsubo es una olla de pesca japonesa que se utiliza para capturar pulpos. La parte superior de la olla se aprieta mientras que la inferior se deja abierta. Esta cardiopatía se denomina takotsubo por la similitud entre el aspecto de la olla y el del corazón en las radiografías.

Domanski explica que el síndrome del corazón roto se produce cuando las paredes del ventrículo izquierdo del corazón se contraen, limitando el flujo sanguíneo al organismo.

A menudo se oye hablar de personas que padecen el síndrome del corazón roto tras perder a su pareja, pero Domanski afirma que muchas veces no se puede determinar la causa exacta del trastorno.

“A veces no podemos determinar con precisión qué tipo de acontecimiento condujo a eso, pero por lo general es causada por estrés emocional severo”, dijo Domanski.

“A menudo se trata de la pérdida de un cónyuge... puede ser una gran pelea, un desacuerdo o presenciar un suceso traumático”.

El síndrome del corazón roto es único porque muchos de sus síntomas son similares a los de un infarto de corazón. Domanski explica que si un paciente acude con esta condición, la mayoría de las veces se piensa primero que se trata de un ataque al corazón porque la mayor parte de los análisis de sangre dan positivo en los niveles elevados de enzimas propios de un ataque al corazón.

La mejor forma de diagnosticar esta afección es por radiografías.

Pero no pierdas la esperanza. Estos corazones rotos tienen arreglo. El síndrome del corazón roto es una enfermedad de la que los pacientes pueden recuperarse.

Domanski explicó que el 95% de los pacientes diagnosticados de síndrome del corazón roto se recuperan totalmente a los pocos días. Pero esta condición cardíaca puede repetirse si se produce otro acontecimiento emocional intenso. Por eso Domanski dice que parte del proceso de recuperación es el aspecto psicológico y afrontar esos acontec-

imientos detonantes.

Esta condición cardíaca es poco frecuente.

Según Domanski, es más frecuente en mujeres de entre 60 y 70 años, pero es poco común y un descubrimiento relativamente nuevo que no muchos miembros de la comunidad médica conocen.

Domanski recuerda dos ocasiones en las que los cardiólogos se quedaron perplejos sobre lo que ocurría con estos pacientes.

Una fue hace 20 años en Londres, en el Hospital St. Thomas, y la otra hace 15 años en el Centro Médico Cedars-Sinai en Los Ángeles.

Steelman dijo que todavía hay que investigar sobre esta enfermedad porque no mucha gente la conoce o la entiende.

El poder del amor y las emociones sobre el corazón tiene efectos sobre nuestro cuerpo. El estrés puede aumentar la presión arterial y el ritmo cardíaco y, durante largos periodos de tiempo, dañar nuestro corazón.

El amor, no sólo el amor romántico, sino el amor por los amigos y la familia, tiene el potencial de reducir la presión arterial y disminuir las posibilidades de sufrir enfermedades cardíacas.

“Abraza el poder del amor este San Valentín”, dijo Steelman. “Así como el amor puede curar, también puede herir. Sean amables, sean cariñosos y aprecien esas conexiones, porque realmente son el latido de nuestra salud. Recuerda, un corazón lleno de amor es un corazón lleno de vida”.

Febrero es también el Mes de la Salud Cardíaca, así que este San Valentín, regala un poco más de amor para ayudar a tu corazón y quizá al de otra persona.

Class crushes and WSU-sponsored first kisses fuel purple-tinted romances at Weber State University. For some couples, love starts on campus.

Heather Karren said that she has Weber State’s True Wildcat Night to thank for helping to move along her relationship with her fiancé, Scott Ruebush. The pair met at a devotional at the Latter-Day Saint Institute of Religion and kept crossing paths afterward.

The night of True Wildcat, they both attended a swing dancing activity at the institute.

As a group of friends left for True Wildcat, the couple decided to tag along.

“We just went to the activity and kissed,” Karren said. “We both knew that we liked each other at that point enough to keep dating and

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TAYLOR TRUJILLO AND CAMERON HART

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MACY AND NATHAN HARRS

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Top left: Macy and Nathan Harrs on their wedding day. Bottom left: Taylor Trujillo and Cameron Hart enjoying the Luminaria Christmas Lights at Thanksgiving Point. Top Right: Shaina Widmark and Jordan Park with sparklers in hand

it got serious a little bit after that.”

The couple has been together for four months and have plans to get married over the summer.

Shaina Widmark and Jordan Park met in an online History class in the fall of 2020.

“We definitely wouldn’t have met outside of Weber State. We didn’t have anything that

crosses paths other than school,” Widmark said. “Props to Professor Peterson for encouraging conversation in his class because I never would have even recognized most of the students from my other classes.”

Park and Widmark began their relationship in January of 2021 and have been together for three years. Together, they are raising their

5-year-old son, and have a baby on the way.

According to Aurelia Allan, her relationship with her boyfriend, Cole Kelley, started with a scavenger hunt looking for pictures of Billy Ray Cyrus’ face, around Ogden. Since then, the couple has been virtually inseparable.

Before dating, the two were part of the same Dungeons and Dragons group.

“I had made a rule that I wouldn’t date anyone in the same Dungeons and Dragons group as me,” Allan said.

The group disbanded for the summer. Kelley moved to Colorado, where he tried dating.

“Every time I was about to ask someone to be my girlfriend over in Colorado, Aurelia’s face would pop into my mind and it would be like, no. Wait for her, man. See if that relationship goes anywhere,” Kelley said.

Allan asked Kelley on a date in September.

The couple has been together for five months, and Allan has decided to stay at Weber State to continue her education instead of pursuing an alternate educational program.

Macy and Nathan Harrs met through the dating app, “Mutual,” and were married in August 2023 after two years of dating.

“Somewhere around August, we were hanging out and talking,” Macy Harrs said. “And I’m like, ‘Hey, do you want to get married in three weeks?’”

The couple planned their wedding and were married just before the fall semester. The newlyweds have loved being married.

“I love that he calms me down and reminds me that you need to have time for yourself,” Macy Harrs said.

Taylor Trujillo and Cameron Hart first bonded over their shared love for heavy metal music in a physics class. They soon realized that they were both mechanical engineering majors, and found common ground through their other shared interests, such as rock climbing on campus.

Trujillo loved Hart’s passion for life and Hart admired Trujillo’s confidence, especially as a woman in STEM. “It’s just kind of funny because we do have, like, that black cat girlfriend, golden retriever boyfriend dynamic going for us,” Hart said.

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By GRACIE WOODBURY Reporter

HEATHER KARREN AND SCOTT RUEBUSH

Enamoramientos de clase y primer besos patrocinados por WSU alimentan romances de color de morado en la universidad de Weber State. Para algunas parejas, el amor comienza en campus.

Heather Karren dice que ella tiene que agradecer La Noche de Wildcat Verdadero (Weber State’s True Wildcat Night) para avanzar su relación con su prometido, Scott Ruebush. La pareja se conoció en un oficio re-

Heather Karren and Scott Ruebush at Student Skate Night at Neptune Skating

ligioso en el Instituto de Religión de los Santos de los Últimos Días y siguieron viéndose después de eso.

En la noche de Wildcat Verdadero, los dos participaron en una actividad de baile en el instituto. Mientras su grupo de amigos se fueron la noche de Wildcat Verdadero, la pareja se fueron juntos.

“Nosotros fuimos a la actividad y nos besamos”, dice Karren. “Los dos sabíamos que nos gustamos y desde allí seguimos saliendo y comenzó ser serio un poco después de eso”.

La pareja ha estado juntos por cuatro meses y tienen planes de casarse en el verano.

Shaina Widmark y Jordan Park se conocieron en una clase de historia en línea en el otoño de 2020.

“Nosotros definitivamente no nos hubiéramos conocido fuera de Weber State.

No teníamos algo en común además de la escuela”, dice Widmark. “Felicitamos al Professor Peterson por motivarnos a conversar en su clase porque yo nunca hubiera reconocido a bastantes de los estudiantes de mis otras clases”.

Park y Widmark comenzaron su relación en enero de 2021 y han estado juntos por tres años. Juntos, están criando a su hijo de 5 años, y tienen otro bebe en camino.

Según Aurelia Allan, su relación con su novio, Cole Kelley, comenzó con una búsqueda de tesoro buscando fotos de la cara de Billy Ray Cyrus, por Ogden. Desde allí, la pareja ha sido inseparable.

Antes de salir juntos, los dos fueron parte del mismo grupo de Dungeons and Dragons.

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“Yo había hecho una regla que no saldría con alguien en el mismo grupo de Dungeons and Dragons que yo”, dice Allan.

El grupo se separó en verano. Kelley se mudó a Colorado, donde intentó salir con alguien.

“Cada vez que yo estaba a punto de pedirle a alguien que fuera mi novia en Colorado, la cara de Aurelia apareció en mi mente y pensaba, que no. Esperar a ella. Ve si esa relación llega a un lugar”, dice Kelley.

Allan le pregunto a Kelley a una cita en Septiembre. La pareja ha estado juntos por cinco meses, y Allan ha decidido quedarse en Weber State para continuar su educación en vez de seguir un programa de educación alternativa.

Macy y Nathan Harrs se conocieron por la aplicación de citas, “Mutual”, y se casaron en agosto de 2023 después de dos años de salir juntos.

“Por agosto, estábamos pasando tiempo juntos y hablando”, dice Macy Harrs. “Y yo dije, ‘Oye, quieres casarte en tres semanas?’”

La pareja planeó su boda y estaban casados antes del semestre de otoño. A los recién casados les ha encantado estar casados.

“Me encanta que me calme y me recuerde que necesitamos tener tiempo para uno mismo”, dice Macy Harrs.

Taylor Trujillo y Cameron Hart inicialmente estaban unidos por su querer compartido por la música heavy metal en una clase de física. Pronto se dieron cuenta que los dos estaban estudiando ingeniería mecánica, y tenían intereses comunes, como escalar en

AURELIA ALLAN AND COLE KELLY

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Aurelia Allan and Cole Kelly skipping on a bridge

campus.

A Trujillo le encantó la pasión que Hart tenía por la vida y Hart admiro la confianza de Trujillo, especialmente como una mujer en CTIM (STEM).

“Es un poco chistoso porque sí tenemos esa dinámica de novia de gato negro, novio de golden retriever entre nosotros”, dice Hart.

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In a week of electrifying action, Weber State University’s men’s basketball showcased dominating performances on the court with back-to-back home game victories against Portland State University and Sacramento State University.

From the opening tip-off, Weber State asserted their dominance, storming to an early lead with a barrage of three-pointers and tenacious defense. Led by Dillon Jones and Dyson Koehler, the Wildcats maintained their offensive rhythm, stretching their advantage to a commanding 45–26 lead at halftime.

Despite a spirited comeback attempt by Portland State in the second half, the Wildcats remained composed whilst under pressure.

Jones, with a remarkable double-double performance, anchored the team with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Koehler’s clutch 17 points and six rebounds kept Weber State ahead during crucial moments of the game.

With stellar contributions from Blaise Threatt with 14 points and Steven Verplancken with 12 points, the Wildcats held off Portland State’s late surge, securing an 84–72 victory.

The next night, Feb. 12, Weber State shifted their focus to a showdown against Sacramento State. Despite facing a resilient Sac State squad, Weber State once again showcased their determination on both ends of the court.

The Wildcats’ collective effort and resilience were on full display as they emerged with a 58–53 win over Sacramento State (6–19, 2–10 Big Sky).

In a tightly contested battle, Jones emerged as the catalyst for the Wildcat’s offense. Despite having six turnovers, Jones led the team in scoring with 21 points. Currently this season, Jones has led the Wildcats in scoring 15 times and is on his sixth game in a row leading the Cats.

Meanwhile, Alex Tew’s defensive excellence stifled Sacramento State’s offensive threats, anchoring the Wildcats’ backline with eight rebounds, five steals and a blocked shot.

“I had a rough night on Thursday, so I wanted to bounce back and one thing I pride myself on is being a good player defensively,” Alex Tew said. “I pride myself on my ballscreen defense and being active, I feel that’s my role and that’s what I give the best for the team.”

With the game hanging in the balance during the final minutes, Weber State remained composed under pressure. Jones, displaying his veteran leadership, made crucial plays down the stretch, while Steven Verplancken sealed the victory with a decisive three-point play.

With back-to-back wins against tough conference opponents, the Wildcats reaffirmed their status as contenders in the Big Sky conference extending their winning streak to four.

As they look ahead to the upcoming challenges, the Wildcats (16–9, 7–5 Big Sky) next travel to an improving Idaho (9–15, 3–8 Big Sky) on Feb. 15 before taking on Big Sky’s #1 ranked Eastern Washington (16–8, 10–1 Big Sky) on Feb. 17.

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Men’s basketball guard, Steven Verplancken (11) with the ball.

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En una semana de acción electrizante, el baloncesto masculino de la Universidad Estatal de Weber mostró actuaciones dominantes en la cancha con victorias consecutivas en casa contra la Universidad Estatal de Portland y la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento.

Desde el saque inicial, Weber State impuso su dominio, logrando una temprana ventaja con un aluvión de triples y una defensa tenaz.

Liderados por Dillion Jones y Dyson Koehler, los wildcats mantuvieron su ritmo ofensivo, ampliando su ventaja hasta un contundente 45-26 al descanso.

A pesar del intento de remontada de Portland State en la segunda parte, los Wildcats mantuvieron la compostura bajo presión.

Jones, con una notable actuación de dobledoble, ancio al equipo con 20 puntos y 15 rebotes, mientras que los decisivos 17 puntos y seis rebotes de Koehler mantuvieron a Weber State por delante en los momentos cruciales del partido.

Con las contribuciones estelares de Blaise Threatt, con 14 puntos, y Steven Verplancken, con 12, los Wildcats contuvieron el arreón final de Portland State, asegurando una victoria por 84-72.

La noche siguiente,12 de febrero, Weber State cambió su enfoque a un entrenamiento contra Sacramento State. A pesar de enfrentarse a un equipo resistente de Sacramento State. Weber State demostró una vez más su determinación en ambos extremos de la cancha. El esfuerzo colectivo y la resistencia de

los Wildcats se pusieron de manifiesto en la victoria por 58-53 sobre Sacramento State. (619, 2-10 Big Sky) En una batalla muy referida, Jones se erigió en el catalizador del ataque de los Wildcats. A pesar de tener seis pérdidas de balón, Jones lideró al equipo en anotación con 21 puntos.

Actualmente esta temporada, Jones ha liderado a los Wildcats en anotación 15 veces y está en su sexto partido consecutivo liderando a los cats.

Mientras tanto, la excelencia defensiva de Alex Tew sofocó las amenazas ofensivas de Sacramento State, anclando la zaga de los Wildcats con ocho rebotes, cinco robos y un tiro bloqueado.

“Tuve una noche dura el jueves, así que quería recuperarme y una cosa de la que me enorgullezco es de ser una buena jugadora defensivamente”, dijo Alex Tew. “Me enorgullece de ser mi defensa de pantalla de balón y estar activo, siento que ese es mi papel y eso es lo que doy lo mejor para el equipo”.

Con el partido pendiente de un hilo durante los últimos minutos, Weber State mantuvo la compostura bajo presión. Jones, haciendo gala de su liderazgo veterano, realizó jugadas cruciales en la recta final, mientras que Steven Verplancken selló la victoria con una decisiva jugada de tres puntos.

Con dos victorias consecutivas contra duros rivales de la conferencia, los Wildcats reafirmaron su condición de aspirantes en la conferencia Big Sky ampliando su racha de victorias a cuatro.

De cara a los próximos retos, los Wildcats (16-9, 7-5 Big Sky) viajarán a Idaho (9-15 3-8 Big Sky) el 15 de Febrero antes de enfrentarse al número 1 de la Big Sky, Eastern Washington (16-8, 10-1 Big Sky ) el 17 de febrero.

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Weber State Forward, Dillon Jones (2) making a layup.

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Chocolates and roses add a touch of sweetness to Valentine’s Day, but no gift can match the value of quality time and affection. As we approach this day of romance, here are five date night ideas in Ogden to craft the perfect night for you and your partner.

A romantic dinner It’s easy to get into the habit of going out to eat at your favorite restaurants. However, the locally-owned Union Grill is guaranteed to make your mouth water, offering delicious dishes that vary from Italian pizza to savory beef medallions. The ambience of the restaurant creates a place where culinary delights meet romance. Bathed in a gentle glow from dim lights, the walls adorned with captivating artwork, the restaurant casts a spell of enchantment upon its guests.

troduces the residents of the Nature Center.

Tickets cost $5 for adults and $4 for children and seniors. The program starts at 3:45 p.m., showing animals from birds to reptiles.

Candlelight Concert: Valentine’s Special Under the soft, flickering glow of candlelight, immerse yourself in the romantic tunes that set hearts aflutter at the Candlelight Concert this Valentine’s Day. Candlelight Concert is holding a Valentine’s Day show at 9 p.m. at The Monarch called “A Tribute to Queen.”

A string quartet will play in the candle light creating a unique concert experience. Ticket prices vary and can be bought online.

These five date ideas are guaranteed to take your celebration to a new level. Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember — a day filled with love, laughter and cherished memories that will linger long after those sweet chocolates have been savored.

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Share passion through art Step into a world of shared passion and creativity at the Color Me Mine studio in Ogden. Color Me Mine has a buy one get one free discount after 5 p.m. on Fridays. This creates a delightful opportunity to kindle your romance while nurturing your creative spirits and staying on budget.

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Valentine’s Dance Grab your dancing shoes for Ogden’s Ultimate Valentine’s Dance. This dance is at The Madison Venue on 24th Street on Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a jam-packed lineup of entertainment, including a live DJ, a photo booth, professional snapshots, a soda bar to quench your thirst and treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. The dance runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tickets cost $50 and are sold online.

Wild Wednesday See how a natural connection occurs in the wild at Ogden Nature Center’s Valentines Day program, “A Wild Romance”, happening on Valentine’s Day. The program is a 20-minute The display window of Color Me Mine on 25th Street, decorated with red session led by a naturalist or teacher that in- and pink hearts for Valentine’s Day.

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEWS? 1.

The answer is C, The Kansas City Chiefs. According to ESPN, the Chiefs took home their second Super Bowl win in a row after going into overtime against the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 25–22.

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The answer is C, Cocoa.

According to NPR, the day of love has sparked an all-time high in cocoa prices.

The cost of cocoa has been increasing significantly over the past two years and just broke the 1977 record for all-time pricing.

The answer is A, Dominos.

According to FOX13, the popular nationwide pizza chain offered the Utah County city, and 19 others nationwide, $25K in order to improve their snowplowing efforts. The city of Vineyard will also get Dominos swag and $200 in gift cards for plow drivers.

The answer is B, Listeria. According to AP News, there has been a nationwide outbreak of listeria food poisoning relating to certain dairy products sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s and Albertson’s and are distributed and manufactured by Rizo Lopez Foods Inc., according to health officials. Affected foods include bean dips, taco kits and chicken enchiladas.

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