The Rory Gilmore Way to Conquer College and Relationships

The Rory Gilmore Way to Conquer College and Relationships

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Netflix recently announced they are streaming all seven seasons of the beloved “Gilmore Girls” starting Oct. 1. It is time to go back to Stars Hallow and relive the glory days. There is a lot to be learned from Gilmore Girls about life and relationships. To be honest, Rory Gilmore taught us how to handle college like a pro. She attended Yale University and eventually became editor-in-chief of the Yale Daily News.

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Celebrate Mom Gilmore Girls Style

Celebrate Mom Gilmore Girls Style

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“Gilmore Girls” was an iconic TV show that aired from 2000-2007. It was about a single mother named Lorelai raising her daughter Rory in a very small town called Stars Hollow. Lorelai and Rory were known for their freakishly close relationship and undeniable bond that made them more like best friends than mother and daughter.

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You Made It Class of 2014

You Made It Class of 2014

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Dear graduating seniors,
Congratulations! You did it. You successfully balanced your schoolwork, social life and your various extracurricular activities for the last four years. As sad as it is to say it, your time in Happy Valley is almost over.

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TBT: Italian Charm Bracelets

TBT: Italian Charm Bracelets

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Jewelry trends come and go, but the attention they get while they’re around is amazing. We all remember the choker necklaces, power beads and of course, charm bracelets. This week, Valley is taking its readers back to the early 2000s to reminiscence about Italian charm bracelets.

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The Courtesies of Driving

The Courtesies of Driving

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If there is one thing I fear about being at home away from college, it’s forgetting how to drive. There are long spans of time where walking becomes the primary form of transportation and getting behind the wheel isn’t even an option. So, going home and operating a four-wheel vehicle feels strange.

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Why It Is OK to Repeat an Outfit

Why It Is OK to Repeat an Outfit

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“Lizzie McGuire, you are an outfit repeater!” is one of the most memorable, and possibly horrific, quotes from The Lizzie McGuire Movie. Lizzie got called out by Kate for re-wearing a dress to their graduation, which is a huge fashion no-no. Or is it?

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TBT: American Girls Dolls

TBT: American Girls Dolls

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This week, TBT is dedicated to the unforgettable American Girl Dolls. Those 18-inch human-like dolls were the best part of our generation. They were our daughters when we played house and our best friends at home. Remember buying matching outfits? Oh, those were the days…

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Valley Chats with Former “The Voice” Contestant Matthew Schuler

Valley Chats with Former “The Voice” Contestant Matthew Schuler

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Matthew Schuler was a season five contestant on The Voice and even though he didn’t win it all, he still made show history. If you have yet to see Matt’s blind audition, please do yourself a favor and listen to his beautiful Young the Giant cover. He didn’t even have to sing for ten seconds before all four coaches knew they wanted him and turned their chairs around, making his audition the fastest four-chair turn in The Voice history.

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DIY: T-shirt Rug

DIY: T-shirt Rug

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Do you have way too many t-shirts to the point that you’re running out of places to put them? We all know Penn State gives out more free shirts than we know what to do with. Luckily for you, Valley has a new project to put those t-shirts to good use. This t-shirt rug will add color to any apartment or dorm and make it feel more like home.

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Hit the Streets With the Right Shoes for Your Feet

Hit the Streets With the Right Shoes for Your Feet

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One thing I learned in my first year at Penn State is to wear the right shoes. I walked away at the end of the year with plantar fasciitis…ouch. In very simple terms, it is a tear/strain in a ligament underneath the arch of your foot. So yes, it is very painful and it makes walking long distances uncomfortable.

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Top 5 Movies of 2013

Top 5 Movies of 2013

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2013 was certainly not a disappointing year for the movie industry. As usual, there were so many films released to the big screen it was hard to keep up. This was a good year for the box offices as a lot of anticipated films were released. So now that it is 2014, it is time to look back at what the top five highest grossing movies of 2013 were.

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Simple Do’s and Don’ts of Nail Care

Simple Do’s and Don’ts of Nail Care

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“I love your nails!” How many times have you heard that one? Whether it was said to you, you overheard it or you were the one saying it, we have all heard it. Nail care may seem trivial, but it gets noticed. If your nails never get taken care of, you may end up with more problems than you thought.

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