To all my ladies (and any willing gentlemen) out there, it’s time to address the way you dress. Whether you’re rolling out of bed just in time for class or waking up at the crack of dawn to primp and prep, the outfit you choose in the morning can make or break you later on (Yes, it’s that serious).
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A college student doesn’t just cease to be poor once summer starts and there’s only one way to stop those annoying PNC bank account emails from alerting us to our negative balances — get a summer job.
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There’s nothing in this world we resent more, but can completely relate to on an extremely shallow, yet intimate level. Yep, we’re talking about first world problems.
In light of finals and the inevitable chore of packing up everything you somehow managed to haul all the way here in the first place, you’re probably going to be hearing your fair share of first world problems being voiced this week and will most likely let a few slip yourself, and Valley wants to be there to say we told you so.
Whether or not you’ve heard of this season’s trendy darlings, palazzo pants, these wide-legged wonders are about to replace your favorite sundress as your summer go-to style
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Whether you’re a girly-girl or a tomboy at heart, there’s one thing everyone can agree on: sneaker shopping is the best type of shopping.
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Great music, cool clothes and good times. Mix ‘em all together with sweat and spilled beer and there you have it – Coachella 2014. Or should we say Movin’ On 2014?
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For a lot of us, swimming consists of body surfing at the beach or sitting in a hot tub. Years having passed since our moms and dads forced us to take lessons at the local YMCA as kids.
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Looming on the west end of campus like an impenetrable fortress of knowledge, the library is an alternate universe that leaves even super seniors scratching their heads.
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We all know the saying, “You have to walk before you can run.” But what if we told you running didn’t have to be part of a great workout? The latest fitness craze is often associated with old people in the mall, but now you can learn how to own it too. That’s right – we’re talking about fast walking.
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If the five-star academics, lively social scene and top-notch athletic program haven’t yet instilled in you an obnoxious sense of Penn State pride, add this to the roster – one of the most zombie-friendly campuses in the country.
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On the steps of the Canadian Parliament, the streets of New Delhi, India, and – thanks to the Penn State Vegetarian club – in a packed auditorium on the Penn State campus this past Wednesday night, president and cofounder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Ingrid Newkirk, spoke for those who don’t have a voice.
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Boasting a whopping eight fitness facilities to choose from, Penn State has no shortage of options when it comes to where you want to get your sweat on. But when it comes to what you want to get out of your workout, too many choices can be a little daunting.
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The only thing worse than the bipolar weather we’ve been having lately is deciding what to wear when facing the unpredictable elements. At the first sign of warm weather we can’t help but reach for our favorite pair of shorts or our laciest sundress, only to get about halfway to class before we regret not wearing jeans.
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If your motto at the gym lately has been “Go hard or go home,” we’re going ask you to take a step back, breathe deeply for a second, and remind yourself that when it comes to your workout, more is not necessarily better.
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We’ve all been there—you’re batting your lashes feverishly and aggressively giggling at his jokes and you’re about to go in for the kill when the inhumanely adorable specimen you’re flirting with drops the bomb – “Oh yeah, I’m a freshman, you?”
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When you’re sitting on the beach this Spring Break, the last thing you’re craving is that bottle of lukewarm water sitting untouched at the bottom of your tote bag next to your sunscreen and broken flip flop (yes – singular ‘flop.’ Stuff happens.). Sand and sun are supposed to add up to fun, but being the little Miss Calorie Counter of your group is sure to turn your vacation into a total drag.
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Let’s set the scene: Dove has a group of “real” women try out their new deodorant for a five day period, asking the women on the final day of the challenge whether they’d go with a short-sleeved shirt or *gasp* a sleeveless top. The camera pans across a gaggle of women wearing white spaghetti-strap tanks (so 90s…) and stops on one girl wearing a short-sleeve tee: “What? I just liked the T-shirt!” [Cue carefree laughter]
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Whether you know them as the official Fun-Suckers of THON or the Behind-the-Scenes Heroes, we’ve probably all had a bone to pick with the Rules and Regulations committee at one time or another. With a new bag policy, line system and the ever-pressing concerns surrounding floor passes, it becomes easy to point fingers at the Rules and Regs team as Public Enemy Number One.
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For the past six years, THON has been partnering with Wigs for Kids in order to “help kids feel like kids again.” Unique to other companies who produce wigs for cancer patients, Wigs for Kids has dedicated its mission to providing families and children with hand-made, custom wigs at no cost to the family. Now that’s FTK!
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It takes a lot more than mere pride and determination to bring home major bling at the winter Olympics – in order to win gold this year at Sochi, the athletes have dedicated years of their lives to physical training. That’s a lot of blood, sweat and tears, folks.
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