Choosing Compassion
Have you ever held a grudge so long you can’t even remember how it started? Or found yourself disliking someone for something they said or…
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“Heartstopper,” Breaking the Barriers Surrounding Male Mental Health
“Heartstopper” is a popular British TV show based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novel. It is now in its third season, which premiered Oct. 3, 2024….
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That was me, too
“Yeah, I was such an awkward teen — I mean, look at what I was wearing in that picture!” “I want to travel back in…
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I’m Right, You Are Wrong And That’s Ok
Haven’t we all been there, caught up in a heated argument where you truly believe you are in the right. It’s the worst when neither…
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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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The Problem With Perfectionism
Whether we’re aware of it or not, many of us spend a lot of time and energy trying to be our version of ‘perfect.’ From…
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Movin’ On 2018: Mick Jenkins Rocks Stage
Smooth and talented, Mick Jenkins rocked the Movin’ On crowd as the second performer of the annual festival. The Chicago MC is best known for…
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Embracing the #AerieREALness
“Before you love what you see on the outside, you have to love who you are on the inside.”
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Laverne Cox: Accomplishing Acceptance
When Laverne Cox walked on stage on Thursday night, the audience roared. Literally. It is shocking to see someone that you watch on TV in…
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LGBTQ Community Shows Their Pride at Old Main
As the gusty winds swayed through the large rainbow flag draped over the front steps of Old Main, close to 40, even 50 Penn State students of the LGBTQ community gathered together for a cause bigger than just themselves.
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There’s Always a Plan B…
The backlash that women receive from taking the emergency contraceptive pill, Plan B, would make any feminist want to rally. Valley decided to get to the grit of this taboo subject.
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4 Steps to Coping When Your Favorite TV Show Ends
Idina Menzel may tell you let it go, but just listen to her endnote on New Year’s Eve in Times Square – sometimes the storm just needs to rage on. Not everything can be let go.
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