You Belong With Me?

Ashlynn Morgan
Staff Writer
  Since September of 2023, Swifties and football fans have debated whether or not Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are compatible. Swift attended multiple of Kelce's football games before their relationship was officially established. Many Swifties across the world suspected the couple had something going on, especially when he attended her Eras Tour July 2023. On April 9, 2024, BHS students were asked their opinions regarding Taylor Swift, known for her music career, Travis Kelce, known for his football career, and their controversial love story. 
  Plenty of students at Bonneville dislike the couple. One student believes Swift and Kelce are in"a fake relationship" for NFL marketing and "driving up the audience." The student believes that the marketing of their relationship is only to help the chiefs to get more people to the games. Many students at Bonneville believe their relationship is just for clout or attention. While some students noted a general disinterest in the couple, many swifties came to defend them. One of the students remarked that they like the couple and “they should stay together for a while because Swift seems happy and I think Kelce could use some of that happiness.” Like this Swiftie, many more expressed their hopefulness regarding the star's love life; her fans simply want to see her happy.  Not only has the relationship stirred fans and critics alike, but a Super Bowl engagement rumor caused even more noise in the press. There were rumors on social media that Kelce was going to propose at the superbowl if the Chiefs won. His team did win; however, he did not propose. Another BHS student, who was interviewed about the rumor, stated that they "don't think he should have [proposed] because a proposal is supposed to be special." While some students were concerned about the NFL's reputation, many agreed that asking Swift to marry Kelce should be a private conversation. Many students also agreed that a proposal would have been too soon because they have been dating for less than a year. 
   Swift attends as many of his games as she can. After Swift started to appear at many of Kelce's football games, some football fans were upset by seeing her on the screen and not the game. Many students believe that blaming Swift for being on TV during the game is uncalled for as she cannot control when she is on camera. Some people think she should just leave the games when she pops up on screen so often. One student thinks that "she deserves to support her boyfriend." As long as her boyfriend does football everyone knows she is going to attend as many games as she can to support him. 
  The couple has received mixed emotions from football fans and Swifties
The debate of whether Swift and Kelce are compatible will continue as long as the couple is together. Some students at Bonneville believe it is for attention for the NFL. A Swiftie simply stated that they just want Swift to be happy with whoever she dates. No matter what people see from their relationship  their names will always be splashed across headlines.