As defined by dictionary.com, love is “a pro-

foundly tender, passionate affection for another person.”

Today, people use this word irresponsibly. Many preteens

and middle school students tell their boyfriends and girl-

friends that they “love” each other. However, most of these

ignorant “lovers” haven’t even hit puberty, nor are they at a

mature state of mind. There is a distinct difference be-

tween having love and being in love with someone; recog-

nize this!

Adults are also at fault for misusing this word. The

divorce rates have sky rocketed beyond belief in the past

decade; it is as if marriage has become blasé among people.

If one truly loves someone, then he or she would never

cheat on his or her spouse. They protest, “But I fell in love

with someone else; it wasn’t on purpose.” Well, yes that

could be true, but if these “cheaters”

were married, they must’ve

claimed to be in love. Their next

excuse, “I was in love with my

spouse, but time changed that.” If

two people truly are in love, they

should still be in love

and want to make each

other happy; love is forever. So, if these cheaters were ac-

tually in love, then they would never allow themselves to

be put in situations where they could potentially “fall in

love” for a second time. It’s a shame that love has lost its

meaning.

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Love advice 3

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Love: has it lost its meaning? By Lorenzo Rosselli

Valentine’s

Day Edition

Photo by Lorenzo Rosselli

Young love at Greenwood High School By Alicha Abaya

It appears that Cupid’s arrow has hit these young

couples in Greenwood High School. As they prepare to

spend Valentine’s day together, let’s take a look at what

keeps their love so strong.

Jill and Nicholas

“Food is the way to a man’s heart,” a sentiment

that Jill Tengeres is all too familiar with. “Nick and I are

foodies. We watch the Food Network all the time.”

When they aren’t in the

kitchen cooking together,

they can be found trimming

their waistlines in the

woods with refreshing

hikes. Just don’t stick them

in a kayak!

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Maggie Bennet and Hunter Roth, grade 8

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Cooper and Zoe

This lovely couple be-

lieves they are a cute couple

because they "are both young

looking, have fun, and are

weird." They have been to-

gether for seven months, and

know each other "inside out,

backwards, blindfolded, and

underwater" as they would put it. As Cooper lovingly

put it, “She’s the chicken to my parmesan.”

Salene and Ryan

These two have been to-

gether for one year and are still go-

ing strong. This couple loves to

spend time with each other. “I like

Salene because she’s sweet, funny,

and beautiful,” Ryan said affection-

ately. “When we’re together, we

like going to the movies and out to

eat.”

Colten and Rachael

Rachael and Colten have no

idea why others think they are such

a cute couple, but others think they

are. After spending a year and six

months together, they not only

aren’t sick of each other, but they

also know everything about each

other. “I like Colten because he is

different from everyone else. He cares about me as a

person, and he is a genuinely nice guy,” said Rachael,

smiling.

Kennedy and Grant

This fun couple has been together for two years

and still isn't giving up. They love be-

ing silly with each other, and spend

most of their time together watching tv

and wrestling. Kennedy loves spending

time with Grant because he “is fun to be

around and makes me laugh.” Grant

expressed equal affection for Kennedy,

saying she is “kind, fun, and ,for some

reason, likes me too.”

Matt and Alicha

Known for their contrasting

personalities, this couple is cute,

funny, and witty. After a year and

five short months they have had

more than enough time to learn all

there is to know about each other.

Matt sweetly said, “I like Alicha

because of the feeling I get when she smiles. She’s al-

ways there for me and she makes me happy.”

Jade and Jackson

The love these two show

for each other is what makes them

an adorable couple. According to

Jackson, “I have always liked

Jade, but at first she didn’t like

me. I’ve always wanted to make

her happy.” What made Jade fi-

nally fall for Jackson? “He is a

great guy and a big goofball and

even though sometimes I give

him the eyeballs, he always makes me smile.”

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Valentine’s playlist for couples

By Cooper Grimm

Check out this list of cute songs guaran-

teed to win over your Valentine!

“The Everglow”– Mae

“Amateur Lovers”– Switchfoot

“I Am For You”– Walking Ashland

“Remind Me I’m Alive”– Ivoryline

“Better Together”– Jack Johnson

“So Much Love”– The Rocket Summer

“Listen To Your Heart”– DHT

“Wonderwall”– Oasis

“Our Song”– Taylor Swift

“What Is Love?”- Haddaway

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Dear Sweetheart, I recently got this girl’s number from a mutual friend. Her name is Marsha* and I text her all the time. I am really starting to like her and I would love to meet her in person. However, our con-versations tend to be on the boring and predictable side. How do I show that I’m interested in her through a text message? Help! Love, Love at First Text

Dear Love at First Text,

There are a few basic rules to flirting through a

text message. First you should insert smiling, winking,

and tongue-sticking-out faces when appropriate. You

should also initiate playful banter with her on occasion.

Expressing an interest to meet her is also a good idea. If

she seems interested in meeting you too, then you’ll

know she’s into you! Beware of being too forward; you

don’t want to come off as a creep. Best wishes in your

texting (& possibly in person) relationship!

Love,

Sweetheart

Dear Sweetheart,

I really don’t know what to do! I’ve hung out

with this guy a few times lately and he seems to be

really into me. But, I am just not feeling it. He’s

such a sweet guy, so I don’t want to hurt his feelings,

but I need to get rid of him. Is there any way I can let

him down gently? Please help!

Love,

I’m Just Not That Into You

Dear I’m Just Not That Into You,

Letting boys down gently can be a hard task, but I

have some tips that may help you soothe his heartache.

First, you can lightly mention how great it is to be his

friend. Make sure to stress the “just friends” part. If he

asks you hang out again, you should probably turn him

down because you don’t want to give him the wrong idea.

Also, you could try to suggest one of your single friends

to him so that he has somewhere else to direct his atten-

tion. Good luck in letting him down kindly!

Love,

Sweetheart

Love advice By Kelly Toner

Claws and Paws By Paw Print Staff

Claws to datelessness

Claws to sappy couples

Claws to additional expenses

Claws to gross conversation hearts

Paws to unexpected flowers

Paws to chocolate covered strawberries

Paws to making people feel special

Paws to romantic dates

Alone this Valentine’s Day? Here are

songs to help you feel better!

“The Feel Good Drag”– Anberlin

“Piano Man”– Billy Joel

“Start Wearing Purple”– Gogol Bordello

“The Coldest Heart”– The Classic Crime

“I Gave You All”– Mumford & Sons

“Alley Cat”– Sherwood

“Wolf In Sheep's Clothing”– This Providence

“Slow Dancing In A Burning Room”– John

Mayer

“Life On Standby”– Hawthorne Heights

“Mirrors”– Envy On The Coast

Valentine’s playlist for singles By Cooper Grimm

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A Dinner for two By Jill Tengeres

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Valentine’s Day is almost here, as I am sure

you all are very well aware. This brings mixed emo-

tions for every individual, varying from giggly excite-

ment to utter disgust. No matter how you feel about

this holiday, you may be obligated to do something

special for your significant other. Instead of buying

your sweetheart humdrum roses and a chocolate as-

sortment, I recommend you go out on a limb this year.

Try cooking a memorable dinner and dessert for the

two of you. Yes, crush the phobia of the kitchen you

may have developed, because the following recipes

are fairly simple, as well as very tasty.

When I think of romantic food, I think of

French cuisine. So, for the main course, try this simple

and delicious version of the French chicken cordon

bleu. As an elegant side, make a quick pasta salad

with watercress, tomatoes, and feta cheese. Be sure

you and your significant other save room for some

sweet sugar cookies for dessert.

Chicken Cordon Blue

Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 4 slices of ham lunchmeat 4 slices of provolone cheese flour (for coating) 2 eggs beaten seasoned bread crumbs (for coating) 6 tbsp olive oil Procedure: 1. Slice the chicken breasts about ¾ of the way

through so you can open them and lay them flat. Place one slice of ham and one slice of cheese on one of the cut sides of the chicken.

2. Fold the chicken back over to its original shape, so the ham and cheese is in between the two halves of the chicken. Make sure no cheese or ham is hanging out of the chicken breast.

3. Place three shallow bowls in a row. Coat the bottom of the first bowl with flour, the second bowl with the beaten eggs, and the third bowl with the bread crumbs.

4. Toss each chicken breast in the flour, egg, and bread crumbs. Shake off any excess and make sure it is evenly coated.

5. Heat the oil in a large skillet until the oil bub-bles rapidly when a pinch of flour is dropped in it. Gently put the breasts in the oil and fry on each side for about five minutes each, or more for a large piece of chicken. Serve when

chicken is cooked completely through.

Farfalle with Watercress, Tomatoes and Feta

Ingredients: 8 ounces farfalle pasta

1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved

3 cups watercress leaves

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Procedure:

1. Cook pasta according to directions on box.

2. Place cheese in a large bowl; top with water-cress. Before draining pasta, take ¼ cup of the cooking water from the pot and pour it over the watercress. ( Watercress will wilt, and the cheese will soften.)

3. Place tomatoes in a colander. Drain pasta over the tomatoes to blanch them. Toss with water-cress and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.

White Velvet Sugar Cookies Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 cups sugar 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Procedure: 1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and cream

cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla; mix well. Add flour gradu-ally.

2. Cover the dough and chill for two hours. 3. Roll dough out on a floured surface to a ¼

inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to shape dough. Decorate with sprinkles if desired. Place one inch apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° F for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are set. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on a wire rack.

Taste of Home “Best Ever 30-Minute Cookbook” by Jenni Fleetwood

The best thing about me is you.

-Shannon Croft

Photo by Jill Tengeres

(Older!) Love at Greenwood High School Photos by Sarah Loy and Miss Burton

Mr. and Mrs. Gantt

Mr. and Mrs. Guarente

Mr. and Mrs. Burns

Mr. and Mrs. Tomko

Mr. and Mrs. Sheaffer

You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than

your dreams. Dr. Seuss

If I had a rose for every time I thought

about you, I’d be pick-ing roses for a lifetime.

-Swedish Proverb

Dinner continued from page 4

Mr. and Mrs. McCoy

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Reporters: Alicha Abaya, Cooper Grimm, Lorenzo Rosselli, Jill Tengeres, and Kelly Toner

Editor-In-Chief: Sarah Loy

Lead Editor: Evan Lower

Layout: Rachael Loy and Mackenzie Tharp

Photographers: Alicha Abaya and Zoe Novota

Advisor: Ms. Mary-Catherine Burton

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If you had to choose… Would you remain single, or be dating someone?

Nick Allison: “I would rather be dating someone, but I’m okay being single.”

Jessie Kiner: “Single, because until the right guy comes along, I’m fine single.”

Would you go on a blind date or out with a familiar face?

Rowan Rumbaugh: “I would rather go on a blind date because I get to meet someone new.”

Miss Burton: “I would rather go out with a familiar face, because my guy’s familiar face is just so darn cute!”

Would you want flowers or chocolate?

Meghan Troup: “I would want chocolate, because it tastes better.”

Kennedy Hilbolt: “Flowers, because they won’t be gone in two seconds.”

Would you celebrate with a night in or night out?

Brad Foreman: “Night out, to have fun.”

Michael Meehan: “Night in, because when you love someone, you want to spend time one-on-one with them.”

Would you pick red or pink?

Emily Carvell: “I like pink, I guess because it’s a soft color.”

Lorenzo Rosselli: “Red, because it’s more passionate.”

Would you watch a romantic movie or a comedy?

Alex Pennay: “I would rather watch a comedy, because that’s what I’m used to watching.”

Katy Galer: “Romantic movie, because you see true emotions from someone when watching them.”