Love Actually Is All Around
Do you remember how you felt when you first became a student at Penn State? For many of us, we were enamored by every little…
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The College Girl’s Baby
Penn State is known for its plethora of students that flow through the campus each day and with that extends the invitation to a variety…
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Escaping Apartment Fever
Being a Penn State student comes with its share of snowy apartment- or dorm-bound days. We all know the struggle of feeling like a hermit…
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The Ugly: A Life Necessity
Would you like to know what is so ugly? The word UGLY! According to Google, the definition of ugly is “unpleasant or repulsive, especially in…
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THON Spotlight: The Emilia Dameshek Family
With the conclusion of THON weekend, VALLEY highlights the Emilia Dameshek family. Natalie and Mitchell Dameshek have partnered with the Club Gymnastics team since their…
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Walk of Shame? No, Stride of Pride
You wake up one morning and come to a quick panic when you realize you are in fact, not in your usual bed. As you…
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My Ode to Penn State THON
When you grow up in Pennsylvania, you grow up hearing about THON. My school district held “Mini THON” when I was in middle school, people…
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No Spring Break Plans? VALLEY Has You Covered.
As second semester meets its midpoint, spring break season ensues. But oh no! Somehow in all the madness, you forgot to buy plane tickets and…
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The Niche Love Languages of Penn State
The charm of February always warms people’s hearts. With Valentine’s Day, it is hard not to get sappy and express your love. Most people know…
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February in State College: Ways to Survive the Busiest Time of Year
The end of January leads into one of the busiest months for the majority of the Penn State student body. February is filled with the…
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THON Spotlight: William Sweger Family Story
THON Weekend is finally here! VALLEY is so excited to celebrate this special time at Penn State by highlighting one of THON’s beloved families —…
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The Luxurious Lionesses: Majorettes with Major Goals
Perfection, poise, and practice, practice, practice. Penn State’s first majorette dance team, The Luxurious Lionesses (TLL), works to make the university a community better built…
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The Morning After Aesthetic
One of the biggest rites of passage as a college student is the morning after a night out. We’ve all been there. You wake up…
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Finding Your Place on Campus
To help make Penn State’s campus feel less overwhelming, it is beneficial to find an area where you can feel calm and relaxed. At the…
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If you’re my professor, keep scrolling
What year were you first told to not text in class? Was it sixth grade? Maybe you got to wait till your first year of…
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Your Instagram Comments Need Some Spice
Instagram is one of the most anxiety-inducing social media apps of today. For many young adults, posting on the platform involves plenty of time spent…
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Yik Yak Is on Its Way Back
You’ve just finished your class in Forum and now you have 40 minutes before your class in Kern. What to do with such an awkward…
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“Sylly” Week? More Like “Syllabyss” Week
Welcoming back a fresh semester with open arms, who isn’t excited to kick off the first week with the standard course guidelines and the limited…
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Romance is Dead. And the Internet is Holding the Gun.
Dating in the 21st century sucks, especially in college. Traditional dating and relationships seem to have been replaced by hookup culture and the situationship epidemic,…
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Building Your Interpersonal Skills
Have you ever felt anxious and shy at an involvement or job fair? When talking to a professor? If so, don’t worry. We’ve all been…
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