Netflix Shows to Watch in Bulk
Summer is the time to kick back, relax… and watch Netflix. When you’re not outside enjoying the summer sun, check out these awesome TV shows that are available instantly on Netflix:
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DIY Terrarium: Capturing Spring
The warm weather of spring has finally graced State College. Soon we’ll be seeing the trees becoming green and flowers growing. Don’t you just wish that you could keep the beauty of this season in your dorm or apartment?
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Recycled Jewelry Heaven
Etsy.com is a go-to place for all of your handmade and vintage needs. It also has a ton of the most awesome recycled jewelry you’ve ever seen. Here are our favorites:
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The Soundtrack To Your Life
Don’t you wish you had a soundtrack for your life? A never-ending string of songs fitting your mood/activity exactly? Yes, you could make a customized playlist by hand, but that takes a ton of time that your busy schedule can’t afford.
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Discover the Fun Spots of State College
Just because we all go to Penn State, doesn’t mean we have to trap ourselves on campus 24/7. While you’re a student here, you and your friends have to take advantage of what this gem of a town has to offer.
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Random Celebrity Twitters Worth Following
Who wants to follow celebrities who shamelessly clutter your Twitter-feed with promotional tweets or pictures of their dogs (*cough* Miley Cyrus *cough*). If you’re looking for a spark of interesting in your Twitter routine, check out these celebs.
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Online and App Dating: Creepy or Fun?
The day my sister jokingly created an OkCupid account for me was the day that I realized just how weird and embarrassing online dating websites can be.
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THON 2013: Sneakers on a Saturday Night
If you’re going to be in the same pair of sneakers all weekend, might as well choose awesome ones. Here are a few flashy pairs we found at THON.
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THON 2013: Wigs for Kids
THON provides countless ways you can encourage a child with cancer, whether it be through dancing with them or squirting water guns at each other. Some students went all out and donated a piece of themselves to these children (literally), by donating their hair to Wigs for Kids.
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Pink Hair, Don’t Care
Remember the feather fad? You can still go for the boho vibe and get a feather in your hair at Looks Hair Design downtown on East Calder Way. But, now the trend seems to be going straight for hair with bright, eye-catching colors. There are a few ways they’re being done.
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The Importance Of A “Me Night”
What if, once in awhile, you took a break from your standard night out and have a “me night”? It may be much needed and you don’t even know it.
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Going Abroad: What To Keep In Mind
Going to Penn State means that we have the world at our fingertips, and not in the metaphorical sense. Studying abroad is highly encouraged at this university, and that might be why the Global Programs website provides students with a mind blowing list of over 250 countries with available study abroad programs.
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Big College Campus Dos and Don’ts
With over 40,000 students at Penn State, when class lets out. campus suddenly gets crowded…and fast. For your sake (and the sake of others), keep these dos and don’ts in mind while you’re strolling around on this beautiful campus at peak crowd times.
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Animal Hats: Yay, or Nay?
With all these animal printed hats floating around, Penn State is starting to resemble a jungle. They certainly stand out in a crowd of simple winter hats, but does that necessarily mean they’re fierce?
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Tattoo Taboo
Sometimes it seems like there’s one on every corner… and it’s not a Starbucks.
Tattoo parlors are popping up everywhere in every town to service anyone who’s looking for some permanent body art.
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Holidays From A Townie Perspective
Oh, the Holiday season.
The time when, after everyone is done freaking out about finals, students pack up and head home for a well deserved break. While some have to drive (or fly) for hours on end, a select group of students only have to endure about a 10-minute commute home.
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Goodwill Hunting: The Environment Loves Thrift Stores, Too
“Going green” seems to be a growing trend in the college community. I keep seeing articles about the student government pushing for more action to be taken to make Penn State a more sustainable university, and signs in the residence halls encouraging students to recycle in the proper way. There are also many clubs on campus fully dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues.
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Reviving Your LBD
It’s a classy, classic and sexy staple. It’s a flattering, simple option. Many of us have one hanging in our closet, but aren’t really sure what to do with it. You’ve worn it a few times, a friend has borrowed it. It looks great on, but a lot of people seem to have the view that it’s only acceptable to wear on rare occasions. We say: set that dress free! From your closet, that is. It’s the little black dress.
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Goodwill Hunting: Put Some Thrift In Your Gift
How many people are on your list this year? If it’s more than five, listen up. Searching for the perfect gift for each one of my friends and family is one of my favorite holiday activities.
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Embracing The Ugly Christmas Sweater
It’s that time of the year again, hooray! It seems as though December has been declared the unofficial holiday month, judging from the decorations downtown and the Christmas party invites starting promptly on Dec. 1st. Christmas parties are a blast: apple cider, Christmas music, and those pretty, classic Christmas lights. To fully appreciate these parties, dressing in the spirit is a must. What’s the “proper” Christmas party attire, you ask?
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