Thursday is here, and for those who have not yet completed their search for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone, crunch time has begun. However, purchasing just the right present need not be such a stressful event. While the busy and car-less undergraduate may balk at gift-buying, there are several on-campus shopping options that may prove much more rewarding than a trip to Briarwood.

For the sweet tooth

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, everyone knows that you can’t go wrong with chocolate. Fortunately, Ann Arbor is blessed with several quality chocolatiers. If you don’t mind the trek to Main Street, your best bet for Valentine’s gift packages is probably Kilwin’s Chocolate Shoppe and Ice Cream Parlor, located on Liberty Street between Main and Fourth Streets.

For Valentine’s Day, Kilwin’s offers many special items. In addition to the simple box of candy, they offer everything from sanded cinnamon hearts to licorice petals. It can also be one stop shopping, offering the opportunity to get your chocolates and your card in one place.

However, if you find Kilwin’s too quaint or cutesy, Schakolad may be a more sophisticated option. Found on East Washington Street, again between Main and Fourth, Schakolad offers several elegant boxed chocolate arrangements and their very special Schako paints, which allows someone to paint bodies with real chocolate.

Finally, there is the Chocolate Caf