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Valentine Speed Dating: Cutie Edition

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Maine chapter.

Finding a Valentine is not like in elementary school where a piece of candy and a “To & From” was enough to call someone yours without knowing them. Options are what a girl needs and, this week, that is what Her Campus has given you: Valentine Cuties. It being so close to V-Day, how would you know that any guy, let alone these cuties, are right for you? Her Campus has the answer, or rather, the questions. We’ve compiled a list of questions that not only you should ask your potential Valentine, but also a questionnaire of our two cuties to see if they are right for you!

Malcolm Hayes knows what he’s looking for in a woman- he just hasn’t found her yet. He’s a first year student with a mind like a graduate. At 6’2”, Malcolm is young, athletic and available. He’s also a forward for the UMaine Black Bear hockey team. In his own words, “I’m looking to have fun right now, but I’ll take a chance on a pretty woman. Who knows where it could take us.”

His ideal date is Netflix and pizza. His favorite celebrity is Kevin Hart. Malcolm is from the ATL in Georgia and, as a bachelor of course, his favorite place to go is Magic City. He believes in Jesus, love at first sight, and says that his spirit animal is a lion. Malcolm often hangs at Wells when he’s on campus. On the ice, he has 4 goals, 2 assists and 6 points on average. 

What’s a duo though wihtout your running man? 

Mark Hamilton is never far from Malcolm, but he’s no one’s second choice. He is a first year defensive player for the UMaine hockey team. At 6’3” he averages 4 assists and 4 points. He admits he is taken, but don’t get down! His answers to our questions might enlighten you on other guys you may not have thought were possibilities. 

Unlike your average guy, Mark admits you can find him most often at Fogler Library. He says that he’s saving himself for marriage. His ideal date is drinks at the Roost while his spirit animal is an Orca. Being from Boston, his favorite celebrity is Mark Wahlberg. When he goes back home to visit, he loves going to the beach.

Now let’s be honest, what girl chooses a guy without a little input from her friends? Being a girl’s girl, we’ll give you our personal opinion of each cutie. 

Malcolm is upfront about what he wants and would make a girl very happy on this special day. He’s the very definition of “bachelor” and his spirit is fun, not to mention highly attractive. 

Mark is reserved, but has a strong spirit. He is definitely committed once he is tied down. Mark can party hard and make a girl remember why they wanted a Ken for their Barbie. They just look so good together! (Look, but don’t touch ladies. Remember he’s taken!) 

Whether you’re planning on going solo, have or want a Valentine, these questions are always good to ask. Knowing who you’re spending this day of love with is truly important. As Mark said,“Single or taken, I’m at my best when I have someone next to me.”

Kate Berry is a fourth-year journalism major at the University of Maine in Orono. She loves reading about the latest trends and events.