Talk of the Town
News, in a sense, is gossip. Press outlets circulate the tense discourses of world relations, similar to how a teenage girl discusses the obscure ways…
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I Ain’t ‘Fraid of No Ghost
On a college campus, ghosts are everywhere. Friends from freshman year, old lab partners and campus celebrities haunt the streets. It is impossible to walk…
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The Placebo Effect
The brain is more powerful than we know. Our subconscious consists of inert knowledge of no known origin, yet also blind and impulsive desires. Once…
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Killer Looks
The animal kingdom raced to the apex of Vogue in 2024, dominating runways and streetwear alike. Cheetah print everything, fawn costumes and fur coats were…
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Colder Weather, Fewer Clothes: The Winter Break Wardrobe Hack
Winter break offers the perfect chance to revive your energy. After a demanding semester, your body and mind aren’t the only ones needing a reset—your…
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Bobs are Back
Edgy undercuts, curtain bangs and asymmetrical layers define 2024’s bold reimagining of the classic bob haircut. It seems chopping it short is the ultimate trend…
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Mourning Ballet’s Lost Stars
In one month, the ballet world lost two stars. Vladimir Shkylarov and Michela DePrince both lost their lives this Fall, leaving behind enormous contributions both…
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Eyes: The Window To The Soul
Two people lock eyes in a crowded room, and the world falls away. Alone now, their locked gaze communicates more than words ever could. They…
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The Heartfelt Symbolism of the Claddagh Ring
Claddagh jewelry bridges the time between friendship bracelets and engagement rings. The symbol –– two hands holding a crowned heart–signifies friendship, love and loyalty in…
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CHROMAKOPIA
CHROMAKOPIA, Tyler, the Creator’s seventh studio album, was released on October 28. Three years lie between this drop and his last, straying from his typical…
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Routine Connections
The serendipity of daily life is often found in fleeting moments of connection. These moments are as simple as sharing a smile with a neighbor,…
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When Home is Lost: The Search for Hope in Crisis
Wars, hurricanes, and corrupt politicians crowd headlines so that there is little room for good news. In times of stagnant conflict and disaster, where is there hope?
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Aging Like Fine Wine
There’s a stigma surrounding the golden years. As smile lines and crow’s feet deepen into (don’t say it) wrinkles, the urge to fill them with Botox deepens. This sets unrealistic expectations around aging; especially for women.
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Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
They say walking a mile in someone’s shoes is the best way to understand them. When you stand in someone else’s soles you feel what they feel as they step through their day.
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’75 Hard’ Girl Summer
This summer, modify the 75 hard challenge in order to complete your goals while still enjoying relaxing in the sunshine.
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Fashion Lessons from Childhood It Girls
The original it girls, characters from your favorite picture books, serve as unexpected fashion icons. Forget recreating influencers’ looks and channel your inner child through these nostalgic models.
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Why I’m So Obsessed With Me
Who am I? It’s a question as old as time, but methods for introspection are evolving past pure psychology.
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Women are the Maddest
While most have their attention on men’s college basketball teams, the women’s division flies under the radar breaking records in athleticism and viewership.
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Eat Around the World in Downtown State College
After spending 8 weeks in State College, the bubble that surrounds campus begins to feel suffocating. One way to expand horizons is to try the array of foods offered Downtown.
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How to Nail Your at Home Manicure
Salons can be stressful, expensive and out of the way. Bring the spa experience to you by following VALLEY’s guide to an at-home manicure.
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