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(03/16/14 7:25pm)
Allie
When I first started writing Love Connection in the fall of my second year, I couldn’t wait for all the matches of true love that I was sure I was going to set up. I had seen almost every romantic comedy ever made, read every great love story and even researched some self-help love books, much to the amusement of my family. I thought for sure that in a couple years, chapel bells would be ringing for the weddings of my skillfully selected matches. As time and several horrific matches have proved, finding love is not as easy as movies may suggest. Dozens of matches later, here are some lessons I have learned that no romantic comedy could have taught me:
(03/02/14 11:11pm)
Grace
Year: Third
School: College and Curry
Major: Elementary Education and Anthropology
Hometown: Great Falls
Ideal Date: Taller than me, in a tie-dye shirt with a mouth in a smile shape. Someone who’s unapologetically themselves, easygoing with a purpose, enjoys thinking about how society can be pretty hysterical.
Deal Breakers? Patriarchy, recreational hunters
Describe a typical weekend: Getting my free Friday slurpee, being told I can’t touch the pregame playlist, asking people if they want to get tased.
What makes you a good catch? I mean, I can make a mean sandwich, so yeah, I’ll make you a sandwich.
What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I may be too easily amused by puns and I am too willing to tell you why I dislike Buzzfeed and Subway.
(02/16/14 9:39pm)
This week on Love Connection, we solicited a special Valentine’s Day bachelor, Colin, to go on three dates. At the end of the night, Colin chose the girl who impressed him the most. Ezra and Eve, the two new Love Connection Interns, secretly watched each date and offered their own opinions on how things went. Find out who wins a shot at a second date on this week’s Love Connection: Bachelor Edition.
(02/02/14 7:45pm)
Jessica
Year: Third
School: College
Major: Neuroscience
U.Va. Involvement: Undergraduate Researcher, Women’s Ultimate Frisbee player, Madison House Volunteer, NuRhoPsi
Hometown: Springfield, Va.
Ideal date (physical attributes): Joe Harris or Justin Timberlake are both good references.
_Ideal date (personality):_Great sense of humor, witty, curious, athletic, ambitious but not uptight, caring, conversationalist, reliable.
Describe a typical weekend: Probably attending some sporting event, eating unhealthy food, studying not quite hard enough, and chilling with friends.
What makes you a good catch? I care a lot about people and would try very hard to see them happy. I’m part of the 50 percent of girls that know at least something about sports. I won “Best to Take Home to Parents” in high school.
_What’s your favorite pick-up line?_“I bet you $20 you won’t go on a date with me.”
Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m looking for adventure and maybe someone to share it with.
(01/20/14 5:19pm)
Julie
(11/25/13 3:12am)
Poon
(11/10/13 10:21pm)
The basics:
(10/28/13 3:47am)
Taylor
(09/30/13 1:00pm)
The Basics
(09/15/13 8:41pm)
Year: Third
School: Arts & Sciences
Major: Foreign Affairs and Economics
Sexual orientation: Straight
U.Va. involvement: Burke Society, President of Virginia East Asia Society, AEI Executive Council
Hometown: Madbury, NH
Ideal date (physical attributes and personality): Athletic, vivacious, intelligent and self-motivated.
Ideal date (activity): Dinner — I’ll propose Italian, but it’s her choice, of course — and a meandering walk back through Grounds, shadowed by serenading violinists.
If you could date any celebrity, who would it be? Uma Thurman
Deal breakers? Smoker or overweight
Describe a typical weekend: Watching movies or going out with friends on Friday, sleeping in on Saturday, then running, reading and meeting with old friends for the rest of the weekend.
Hobbies: Running, learning languages and philosophy and finding free food.
If your dating life were a primetime or reality show, what would it be? I would be Ted Mosby from “How I Met Your Mother.”
Have you ever streaked the Lawn? Plenty of times
What makes you a good catch? It’s okay to brag! Athletic (former varsity athlete), bright (double major and can speak four languages) and super attractive (coffeecolored skin, well-dressed, and did I mention a six-pack?)
Describe yourself in one sentence: If you never try, you’ll never know.
(09/02/13 1:57am)
Gavin
(04/25/13 9:21pm)
Year: Third
Major: Sociology
U.Va. involvement: Men’s Basketball
Hometown: Chelan, WA
Describe a typical weekend: Hanging with my friends
Hobbies: Ping Pong, Fishing, Archery.
What makes you a good catch? I love to love.
What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? Sometimes I love too much.
What is your spirit animal? Cobra Leopard
Do you like horror movies? Yes
Have you ever, or will you ever, travel around another country alone? Yes
Wouldn’t it be fun to chuck it all and go live on a sailboat? Yes
(04/11/13 1:41am)
David
Year: Second
School: College
Major: Politics and History
U.Va. involvement: Burke Society, Men’s Club Rugby
Hometown: Riverhead, Long Island
Ideal date (person): I like a shorter girl with straight brown hair and an athletic body. She doesn’t have to be athletic but I work out a fair bit so I would like her to take care of herself too. She needs to be able to hold her own in conversation. I also like girls who are in tune with current events and are able to form opinions on those events and discuss them.
Ideal date (activity): Go to dinner, and stroll on the beach at sunset holding hands without a care in the world. But, seriously dinner and a walk on a nice night is ideal.
Deal breakers? Shy, quiet girls. Girls who don’t take care of themselves.
Describe a typical weekend: Wake up late, waste time online, work out and then hang out with the Rugby guys.
Hobbies: Firefighting, Redditing, YouTube, Video games, Rugby, politics and [following] current events
If your dating life were a primetime or reality show, what would it be? Recently it’s been a lot like ‘Wipeout.’ Just when I think I found a nice girl — BAM! I get blindsided.
Have you ever streaked the Lawn? Yes, but just once, and it was cold.
What makes you a good catch? I have a strong jaw and great cheek bones to accompany my fun and exciting personality. I also can grow a thick beard which is pretty manly if you want my opinion on the matter. I am also very intellectually stimulating and although I’m not buff, I am strong. If push came to shove I could probably squat two of you, which ain’t too bad.
Describe yourself in one sentence: I am talkative, smart and a catch for any woman.
(03/27/13 7:45pm)
Tom
(03/06/13 10:48pm)
Name: Mackenzie
Year: Third
Major: Nursing
Sexual orientation: Very straight
U.Va. involvement: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Ballroom Dance Club
Hometown: Ashburn, Va.
Ideal date (person): Christian, but not too extreme about it. Optimistic. Someone who can laugh at himself. Sense of humor. Hardworking with school/work. Motivated to achieve. Goofy!
Ideal date (activity): Breakfast date! Or brinner. Or bowling! Someplace where we can chat and laugh and have a good time without being too serious or awkward.
If you could date any celebrity, who would it be? Ryan Reynolds. Not even a question.
Deal breakers? Beards. Someone that has a girlfriend. Stank. Hair longer than mine. Someone that smokes.
Describe a typical weekend: I sleep in until about nine o’clock everyday and get my housework done. Then, I relax by making food — usually grilled cheese or macaroni and cheese — and eat it watching TV. I love to watch Law and Order: SVU. I also play the guitar on the weekends. Sometimes I go out with my friends and have spontaneous fun.
Hobbies: Helping my patients live.
Have you ever streaked the Lawn? Nope. But maybe one day.
It’s okay to brag — what makes you a good catch? I shower daily. I play well with others. I share everything except macaroni and cheese and toothbrushes. I have really nice skin. I always have a sincere smile on my face. I take good care of myself, both physically and mentally. I work hard at school, having made Dean’s List every semester of college thus far.
Describe yourself in one sentence: Nobody puts Baby in a corner.
(02/28/13 12:49am)
Name: John
(02/21/13 5:14am)
Morgan
Year: First
Major: Undecided
Sexual orientation: Straight
U.Va. involvement: Kelloggian
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Ideal date (person): MUST have a great body, MUST be a hipster, MUST be as close to ginger as possible, also MUST have fantastic forearms — use Jeremy Renner as a reference.
Ideal date (activity): Going to a fancy dinner where my date serenades me and showers me with luxurious gifts.
If you could date any celebrity, who would it be? Jeremy Renner…duh.
Deal breakers: Weak forearms
Describe a typical weekend: Play some Xbox, eat some food, party for a bit, watch some Star Wars, check Reddit, party some more, sleep, go to O’hill and end it by telling my roommate she’s the best.
Hobbies: Watching the basketball players eat, watching them play … just watching them in general.
If your dating life were a prime-time or reality show, what would it be? The Bad Girls Club.
Have you ever streaked the Lawn: I don’t streak lawns.
What makes you a good catch? I’m HOT.
Describe yourself in one sentence: Bangin’.
(02/14/13 2:37am)
Bobby
Year: Second
School: College
Major: Environmental Chemistry and Archaeology
Sexual orientation: Gay
U.Va. involvement: Two music ensembles, Green Grounds, Sigma Phi Society
Hometown: Vienna, Va.
Ideal date (physical attributes and personality): I usually prefer taller guys, but that’s not a deal breaker. Just a nice, genuine and attractive guy.
Ideal date (activity): Not dinner — something fun.
If you could date any celebrity, who would it be: Definitely Chris Evans, he is HOT.
Deal breakers: Just don’t be a jerk.
Describe a typical weekend: I usually go out Thursday through Saturday. I love spending time cooking over the weekend. Shopping is definitely one of my favorite activities.
Hobbies: I love cooking in my boxers, playing the viola, dancing at parties. Anything that is fun.
If your dating life were a primetime or reality show, what would it be: The Hard Times of RJ Berger
Have you ever streaked the Lawn: Two times, and Old Dorms quad once.
What makes you a good catch — It’s okay to brag: There is definitely never a dull moment with me, so expect to be surprised. I am a genuine guy who holds back nothing.
Describe yourself in one sentence: I am a crazy Gemini who loves to have a good time and doesn’t like taking life too seriously.
(02/07/13 3:53am)
Katelyn
Year: Fourth
Hometown: Onancock, Va
Major: Environmental Sciences
U.Va. Involvement: American-Indian Student Union, Alpha Chi Omega, Environmental Sciences Organization
Ideal date (person): Ethnic of any brown sort (Indian/black/Hispanic/Egyptian/Persian/etc.) I like outgoing, weird, funny people.
Ideal date (activity): Food is always good, though I’m also into live music shows and sporting events.
Deal breakers: Social conservatives, or anyone shorter than I am.
Describe a typical weekend: Friends, drinking, bars, probably a concert at the Jefferson or somewhere. Football or basketball game on Saturday, library and meetings all Sunday.
If your dating life was a prime time or reality show, what would it be: “Community” (I partied with Donald Glover backstage at his Richmond show this past summer!)
Have you ever streaked the Lawn: More times than I can count.
What makes you a good catch: I’m pretty funny and ethnic looking. Also I’m strong.
Describe yourself in one sentence: Majestical and/or funny, down to earth, single, bilingual, ready to mingle.
(01/31/13 6:33am)
Laura