Before there was Claire Danes playing a CIA badass in HBO’s Homeland and before there was Jared Leto’s to-die-for man-bun, there was teen angst. And no, we’re not talking about Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” angst, but it comes pretty close. This week, Valley is throwin’ it back to the 90’s with My So-Called Life.
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Navigating the intimidating waters of internship searches and career building can be a daunting task for everyone. Between cover letters, resumes and interviewing, it can be hard to get a head start and have a competitive edge. But have no fear, InternQueen.com’s CEO and Founder Lauren Berger has got you covered. Berger has teamed up with Ford for the Ford College Ambassador Challenge to provide college students with the tools necessary to become driving forces in the job market.
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Roommates do not get enough credit. They put up with your weird eating habits, make sure the DVR records the newest episode of American Horror Story, and come to your aid when you lock yourself out on a Friday night. Well, it’s time to return the favor.
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There are some clear advantages to moving into the fall and winter seasons. You get to stock up on some new riding boots, invest in a cute transitional pea coat and stop worrying about shaving your legs as frequently.
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With a season change comes a wardrobe change, and a basic girl’s favorite time of year is coming around again. Riding boots, oversized sweaters and knit scarves are on the rise. But before you scour the stores for your perfect patterned cardi, let’s bring it back to the classic – black.
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It hits you hard and it hits you fast. Before you can even grab your credit card from your wallet, your shopping cart is already full. BOGO, 50% off clearance and new arrivals – it sounds too good to be true. Today is the day you’re going to scratch that annoying itch: you’re going to online shop.
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They’re everywhere. If you go to Penn State, chances are you have one of these in your closet. You wear them to bed, to the library, to your 8 a.m. class, to work and every place in between. It’s the spirit jersey takeover.
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This time of year, it feels like everything is all about the freshmen. Advisers and professors assure them that classes feel small and that campus feels like home. The President of the university even takes the time to give an inspiring speech at commencement. But let’s not forget those who are seasoned students dealing with the same transition: transferring schools.
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Let’s face it – we all love to indulge in a little bit of ritzy lip color. The glitz, the glam – who doesn’t secretly channel Marilyn Monroe when putting on that perfect red? But, with great power comes great responsibility.
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Penn State is full of little gems that every student appreciates: pokey stix at midnight, the white loop when it’s too cold to walk back to your dorm and Irving’s when you just really need a good cup of coffee. But did anyone ever stop and take a look at the hidden gems offered to us on our actual campus?
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Dear Bad Professors,
It takes a lot of time and energy to be a teacher. Students understand. You take time out of your day to pass on your “words of wisdom” and “undeniable truths.” Semester after semester of syllabi, new textbooks, new classrooms – it gets exhausting.
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As a self-proclaimed curvy girl, there are pros and cons to wearing a size 12 pant and rocking a D-cup. Jeans often don’t fit the right way, and tops usually fit perfectly in every area except my chest. But at the same time, my hips don’t lie and I can rock a sweater like no one’s business – it’s all part of the territory.
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Though it’s almost the end of April, sometimes State College stills feels like it’s stuck in eternal winter. A consequence of that is the battle against dry skin. But have no fear, y’all – Trader Joe’s has your back.
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Put on your dancing shoes and tap into your inner ballerina this weekend, because Penn State’s ballet club, Volé is taking you on a Broadway-inspired ride with their spring showcase.
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Shoes are a girl’s best friend, and that’s a fact. They have limitless possibilities and never let you down. They also have the rare super power to take your outfit from zero to high fashion faster than Joan Rivers can call you out on The Fashion Police. One of the most popular (and equally daring) shoe trends as of late? Socks with heels.
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Sunflowers and roses and daffodils – oh my! Floral is a classic look that has been popular for years, and it never goes out of style. I would bet you my favorite NYX lipstick that there’s at least one floral piece in your closet. (I’m right, aren’t I?) But even though florals serve as the perfect go-to print, a new flower is on the rise – daisies.
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Fashion is all about creation and expression, and is usually ahead of its time. Trends for fall are usually debuted in the winter months, and designers are already planning next year’s lines for Fashion Week. But sometimes, past decades come full circle. Retro and vintage trends influence the street style in subtle ways – even if they’ve gone completely out of style.
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Heels. We all wish we could rock them like the Victoria Secret Angels. As little girls, we would steal mommy’s favorite pair to parade in and pretend we were grown-up. And I know your dream purchase is a pair of red-soled Louboutins — don’t lie to me.
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Going to college comes with tons of awesome experiences: your first football game, your 21st birthday bar crawl, killer internships and (for Penn Staters) THON. But with the mad perks college gives you, come the cons along with it. The dreaded right of passage we all experience? The all-nighter.
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Admitting you have a crush may sound juvenile when you say it out loud (obviously boys don’t have cooties), but there’s no harm in a little window shopping every once in awhile. It’s innocent fun and makes you feel like a kid again, which is a nice refresher when hooking up is the norm nowadays.
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