Sadly, despite our best efforts, we were unable to convince the Medley's to come up from Los Angeles to grace us with their presence. I speak for all the Mendicants in saying that they will be missed and to the Medley's: WE STILL OWE YOU! Maybe next year.

We actually offer serenades all the time, but on Valentine's Day we really push it. <pretentious>What better way to say I love you than listen to the mellifluous melodies of one of the best all-male a cappella groups ever?</pretentious>

This year, we were pleased to receive a very touching email from a former, and current, V-day client:

I'm a senior this year, and the Mendicants have been a really special part of my college experience and have made me happy ever since I came to Stanford. During the admit weekend show when I first visited Stanford, I was one of the girls in the audience that got a rose from one of the Mendicants and of course, I then melted when the group started singing "Brown Eyed Girl". Then, my freshman year in Rinconada, the Mendicants came and sang to all the Rinc girls on Valentines morning. Maybe it's overly sappy, but your group has often made me (and many of my friends) feel very special and given us stories to tell forever. So thank you.

I just thought that was nice to hear. And share.