Valentine’s Day: restaurants, gifts, roses and chocolates, but what lies underneath this special time of the year?
There are many legends about this day. According to History.com, one legend explains that Valentine was a priest who served in Rome when Emperor Claudius II ruled. During this time, the emperor decided that single men were better soldiers than married ones since they did not have families to worry about. Because of this, he prohibited the marriage of young men.
Realizing the injustice, Valentine …

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This weekend’s Super Bowl has a pervasive ring of justice to it. The two best teams, led by the two best quarterbacks; no Bret Favre after maneuvering his way out of New York and into Minnesota, bypassing training camp. No inconsistent Tony Romo and Jerry Jones’ multi-billion dollar stadium. No scowling Bill Belichick coldly running up the score with his Patriots. No Jets, Jaguars or Eagles. No pretenders.
Just two great teams. One the model of football excellence, the …

WTAMU Softball returns to the field this spring with hopes of advancing further in post-season play than ever before. Coming off of their most successful season in team history, the Lady Buff softball team enters the 2010 season ranked 22nd in the nation according to the National Coaches Fastpitch Association .
This is the first season since the installment of the softball program in 2004 that the Lady Buffs have been ranked in the top 25 pre-season poll.
“I’ve been with this …

Kayla Goodman.
This issue is a little different because we made one side for the guys and one for the girls.We know that guys don’t like to talk about Valentine’s Day, and we know that girls don’t like to talk about football.
So, we made you both happy and gave you 2 in 1!
We hope you all enjoy this special issue, and continue to read the Prairie!

This is it, what we’ve spent every weekend for the last twenty-or-so weeks watching for. This is what those countless hours of Sports Center reruns were for, this moment this weekend, Super Bowl XLIV. Wow guys, lets share in this momentous occasion and rejoice.
The biggest game in the biggest sport in America is finally here. Right now every girl reading this is already losing interest and wondering why guys put so much stock in something so dumb. Well ladies keep …

Don’t know him or her well enough to find a present on your own? We’ve got your problem solved!
Gifts for Him

♥ A really nice bottle of wine.
♥ Tickets to a favorite sporting event or concert.
♥ A nice watch.
♥ An exotic flavor of coffee
♥ A season of his favorite TV show.
♥ A NorthFace jacket.
♥ DVD or CD.
♥ A book.
♥ A box of homemade fudge, brownies or cookies.

Gifts for Her

♥ Massage package.
♥ Manicure/pedicure.
♥ An elegant dinner.
♥ Chocolates.
♥ Stuffed animals.
♥ …

Top Ten Romantic Movies

The Notebook
Gone with the Wind
Sleepless in Seattle
Titanic
Say Anything
A Walk to Remember
Pretty Woman
When Harry Met Sally
My Best Friend’s Wedding
Jerry Maguire

Staff’s Top Ten Love Songs

L.O.V.E -Nat King Cole
My Girl – Temptations
My Valentine – Martina McBride
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
Back at One – Brian McKnight
Iris – GooGoo Dolls
Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher

Top 10 Super Bowl Commercials

Apple Computer – 1984
Coca Cola – Mean Joe Greene
Miller Lite – Catfight
McDonald’s – Jordan and Bird
Tobasco – Mosquito
Reebok – Terry Tate: Office Linebacker
GoDaddy.com – Strapless

Top 10 Super Bowl Snacks

Buffalo Wings
Pizza
Beer/Soda
Nachos
Chips, Salsa & Queso
Little Smokies
Hot dogs/Hamburgers
Cheeze-Its
Popcorn/Pretzels
Finger Sandwiches

I’m here for you guys. I’ve learned from some past experiences, and I’m here to pass on my little bit of knowledge to you with these simple tips.
As if Wal Mart and Walgreens haven’t tipped us off enough with their rows and rows of pink and red aisles, I’m here to let you know that Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching.
This means that girls’ minds are spinning out of control with lovey-dovey fantasies that even the Lifetime channel couldn’t make into …

The day has finally arrived. Friends come over, snacks on the table. Everyone is so exited.
For many, the Super Bowl has always been the waited event of the year, but where does it come from?
It all began in 1966 when the NFL (National Football League) and the AFL (American Football League) merged. The NFL-AFL World Championship was created as a piece of the merging agreement.
What about the name? During negotiations, the Kansas City Chief owner, Lamar Hunt, thought of the …