Joe Dubner and Olivia Cantalupo, senior marine biology majors, met as presidents of their respective clubs and started dating as juniors. Some of their favorite moments as a couple were spent together at NSU.
“My favorite date that we had on campus was right outside of Rolling Hills, where we both live.
“There is this grassy patch be-hind the Rolling Hills Pool that is almost always empty,” said Dubner.
“When it got too chilly, we just wrapped the blanket up and walked inside. I don’t think I will ever forget that night.”
With Valentine’s Day coming up, NSU students are looking for new ways to spend this romantic day together.
Here are some places to explore this Valentine’s Day, both on and off campus.
The Alvin Sherman Library Quad
Whether you are looking to have a picnic or relax underneath the stars, the Quad is a good place to spend time with your partner on campus. Pack up a picnic basket full of your favorite Valentine’s Day goodies and make sure to bring a blan-ket. The soft grass and colorful sky will make for a romantic scene. Bring a device to watch a movie on, and have your own movie night on the Quad with your partner (if you can’t think of what to watch, “The Note-book” is available on Amazon Prime Video).
NSU’s Medicinal Garden Gazebo
Joe Dubner and Olivia Cantalupo, senior marine biology majors, go on a date at the Medicinal Garden. PHOTO BY CHLOE ROUSSEAU.
Right on campus is a medicinal garden wedged between the Parker Building, the Quad and the library.
Stepping inside the garden is like being transported into a tropical jungle.
Closer to the Parker Building, there is a reflexology path to massage feet and improve circulation, as well as a wooden gazebo. This is a scenic, lowkey spot to hang out any time of the day but is especially nice at night. Bring some battery-powered lights and chocolate-covered strawberries and you’re set for a romantic evening.
The Fort Lauderdale Beach
South Florida has many spectacular beaches for NSU stu-dents to explore this Valentine’s Day. Fort Lauderdale Beach is the perfect place to enjoy the warm Florida weather. Bring your partner to enjoy a peaceful day under the sun.
NSU’s shuttle system will even bring you to the Fort Lauderdale Beach. Hop on the Downtown Shark Express and get off at stop 5 at Beach Place A1A located at 207 Banyan Street.
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