Opinion: Politicizing Children for Spectacle
On Penn State’s campus, sporadic demonstrations by various groups are not uncommon. However, one in particular stands out. They can be seen holding signs that…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2023 Beauty & Health Section Opener: Liv Hungate
Liv Hungate had a childhood filled with liquid color. Now, as a fourth-year double majoring in theater studies and psychology, she fondly recalls her mom’s…
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A Cheat Sheet to “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”
While many thought “The Hunger Games” story was over, the new movie came out Nov. 17th. The movie is the prequel to the trilogy titled,…
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What Flowers Mean to Us
As we get older, through every stage in life, we have events that mark significant milestones. Whether it be a birthday, graduation, a wedding or…
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A British Perspective
Hustle culture in America is hardly an unknown phenomenon, with high school students loading up on AP classes fighting to get into a top college…
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The Fall of Crypto
Cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that doesn’t rely on banks or the government to monitor transactions. Due to cryptocurrency being decentralized, it created…
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A Dying Girlboss
A “girlboss” is defined as a term representing feminine empowerment, a self-made woman, a career-savvy woman in a male-dominated field. The term gained prominence following…
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The “New Girl” Dilemma
Many of us are familiar with the moment after the end of the breakup or fall of a situationship. The moment when we see a…
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Ashwagandha: Is it the Placebo Effect?
If TikTok has proven anything, it’s the ability to spread a trend within a week. If talked about enough, social media has the talent of…
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Emma Chamberlain’s Podcast: A Must-Listen
2017 is what some would say was the introduction of another youtube influencer who has reached a celebrity stature. The age of Carmex, coffee and…
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TikTok’s Possible Ban
Floating around the internet the past couple of weeks is talk about the potential ban of the app TikTok. The app, that about 150 million…
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The Pressure Of GEN Z: The Willow Project
The term “Willow” has become popular among social media platforms and media networks. Despite the popularity of the subject, there is still a lack of…
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Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Famous Fictional Band
70s rock and roll is back with the new Amazon Prime Video show “Daisy Jones & The Six.” This is the first of many book…
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Victoria’s Secrets Rebrand
Victoria’s Secret, a brand once at the peak of fame, now feels like a blip in the past. What happened to Victoria Secret? Victoria’s Secret,…
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The Spring Break Curse
The bees are buzzing and the days are getting longer as we finally feel spring on the horizon. We trade our boots for sandals and…
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Women Take the Heat: Sexual Assault in Hollywood
It has become quite common to see sexual assault accusations appear in headlines, especially from those in the Hollywood scene. As more and more people…
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“Stutz”: A Self Help Documentary
Fans crave to see the personal struggles and triumphs of their favorite celebrities through documentaries. It allows us to investigate and create our own opinions…
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M&M Mayhem
The world has become a unique place. Only in 2023 could a beloved candy become the source of political polarization, a Twitter blowup and a…
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Heroin Chic: The Dangers of Romanticizing Drugs
Pinterest is a world for escaping. It is an app that is predominantly used by women, who make boards for outfit inspiration, dream lives and…
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Choosing A Tattoo: For Indecisive People
Tattoos are a lifelong very permanent decision. Choosing one can be a pain for those who run away from that kind of commitment. Here is…
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