By Jillian Filipowicz
Staff Writer

In medieval times, courtship brought on images of knights and chivalry.

Today, however, these ideas have been replaced with dates that can range from the typical dinner and a movie to window shopping or a walk outside.

Sometimes students may want to start off with a simple first date like dinner and a movie, said senior Kevin Freaney.

"A movie and dinner is good, but nothing excessive," Freaney said.

The key to having a good date is going to the movie first then to dinner so you have something to talk about, said sophomore Angela Mirarchi.

The outdoors can also provide a venue for dates. Taking a walk on one of the trails around campus can create time for some good conversation and a chance to look at the scenery along the trails, said freshman Becca Campana.

"I think going to a picnic in the park and then going on the playground would be a fun date to go on," said Campana.

In keeping with the nature theme, several students, including sophomores Anna Vandish and Kari Jones, said taking a hike would be a creative first date.

"I think hiking up to the Heart and then having dinner up there would be good," Vandish said.

Playing sports can display the daters' athletic ability and can also create more chances for conversation. Sports also give a chance to offer friendly competition and can create a fun atmosphere on a first date, said sophomore Lauren Zagorac.

"Going miniature golfing is always good. There is nothing wrong with a little friendly competition," Zagorac said.

Sophomores Kyle Burrell and Mike Bogart suggested going in a group on a first date and trying something different might make a date more interesting. They said students could try going to the Wal-Mart plaza and shopping at the toy store. After the toy store, they suggested going to McDonald's for dinner.

Several students, including senior Chris Cartmill, suggested no more than $30 should be spent on a first date. Junior David Bryant said there shouldn't be a limit to how much people should spend.

"I think the people should spend as much as they want as long as they have fun," Bryant said.

Several students, including Freaney, Burrell and Bogart, believed that the man should pay for the date. Sophomore Rory Connellan agreed with the males.

"The guy should always pay. Chivalry isn't dead yet," Connellan said.

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