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Love is in the Air: Mizzou After Dark Valentine’s Bash

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Kaylee Nelson and Katie Niemiec Student Contributor, University of Missouri
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Kelsey Mirando Student Contributor, University of Missouri
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Mizzou chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Whether you’ve been shot by Cupid’s arrow or feel like watching Blue Valentine on repeat, your collegiettes™ are here to offer you our love this week! Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse to indulge in dark chocolate, TV romances and … speed dating games? That’s right, Mizzou After Dark hosted a Valentine’s Day Bash on Friday, Feb. 11 at Memorial Union and invited all in attendance to play! The event also included arts and crafts and a chocolate fountain. Mizzou, you’ve got the key to our hearts.

Freshman Kerrigan Williams helps decorate heart-shaped boxes at Mizzou After Dark’s Valentine’s Day Bash.
 

Looking for Mr. Right?
The winning couple of the event’s speed dating game contest scored a $30 restaurant gift card.
 

Sophomores Abbie Loveall and Laura Simon competed in the speed dating game.
Questions included: Who is your partner’s dream celebrity dinner date?, What is partners proudest moment and biggest fear?, What’s the first movie you saw together?, among others.

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Kaylee Nelson and Katie Niemiec
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Kelsey Mirando
Kelsey Mirando is a senior at the University of Missouri, class of 2011, studying Magazine Journalism, English and Sociology. Born and raised in Tulsa, Okla., Kelsey enjoys travel, volunteerism and any Leonardo DiCaprio movie. She is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta women's fraternity and has served as President of the Society of Professional Journalists, MU chapter. She has reported among the Tiger fans of Columbia, Mo., the hustle and bustle of Beijing and the bright lights of New York City. Kelsey recently completed the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) summer internship program and is now soaking up every moment of her senior year at Mizzou.