Sports Betting in College: High-Risk, What Reward?
Especially in the midst of March Madness, sports betting is seen all around campus. Everyone is betting on who will win each game, adding up…
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Need Grad Pics? Look No Further.
April showers bring May flowers. And May flowers bring stressed –– and sad –– Penn State seniors scrambling to find the right photographer to capture…
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Mezeh Mediterranean Grill Opens Their Doors
In Downtown State College, there are not many Mediterranean food options. Besides Penn Pide, Pita Cabana or a Halal truck, the area lacks Middle Eastern/…
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The Single Girls of State: The Spring Break Tunnel Song
Just like that, spring break has come and gone. We have now entered the second half of second semester. As a senior I am depressed,…
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The Campus Celebrity
For some reason, seeing certain strangers is a noteworthy event. They’d never know it, but being seen constitutes a text to the group chat. For…
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OPINION: The girl who does it ALL…
College is the place where you can create your own experience. From internships to research studies or even making your own music videos, the world…
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Ballin Like the March Madness
March Madness is a tournament that college sports fans look forward to all year. However, unlike other sporting events, the Nittany Lions are often left…
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The Key to State College’s Lock Boutique
Tucked away on College Ave. among all the restaurants and Penn State merchandise stores, is a hidden gem: Lock Boutique. On Jan. 14, State College…
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Penn State Introduces New Meditation Rooms Across Campus
With increased demand and interest in mediation, Penn State announced that a new room on campus will be open for students to visit throughout the…
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THON’s Rockin’ Bands
The 51st annual THON wrapped up this past Sunday, February 19th, with a whopping 15 million dollars raised, all for the kids. The 46-hour dance…
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THON Spotlight: Dancer Appreciation
It’s true — THON weekend wouldn’t be possible without its fearless dancers. This year, VALLEY had the pleasure of interviewing a few dancers about their…
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Don’t Blow Away in State College
The varying weather is one downfall Penn State students put up with in State College. Due to the geographical location of Happy Valley, State College…
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THON Spotlight: Daniel Popjes Family
Daniel Popjes, a blonde, energetic and charismatic 4-year-old got to return to his favorite place this past weekend. Year after year, the Bryce Jordan Center…
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Gearing Up for State Patty’s
Ahh…February, that time of year when Penn Staters are riding high from THON, dry period is over, your situationship posts a confusing V-day post with…
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VALLEY Abroad: Locals Only
Here in Los Angeles, I am an East Coast Transplant. I feel settled into my routine after four weeks of living and working here, but…
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Penn State’s Underground Music Scene featuring Alvarius
It’s 8 PM on a Friday, and State College is buzzing with activity. Two men sit alone on the porch of a house west of…
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Blurring the Line
In the words of past TED Talk speaker Renee Brown, “vulnerability is courage.” Those very words have been a common pattern among the hundreds of…
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Single Girls of State: Single & Fabulous?
Valentine’s Day is the one day a year where we allow couples to actively throw their love in our faces. If I am being honest,…
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How to Study Abroad on Your Couch
There is nothing more miserable than being in central Pennsylvania in February. The weather plays you––one minute, it’s a beautiful 46 degrees with sunny skies,…
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The Fight for Humanity and Equity On Campus
In wake of the tragic murder of George Floyd in 2020, former Penn State president, Eric Barron, like other major universities made commitments to take…
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