The Rise And Fall Of The Backpack
While walking around State College on the way to class, you may have noticed the decreasing popularity of backpacks among students and the rising trend…
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First Execution for Shaken Baby Syndrome Death Halted
On Thursday, October 17, the execution of a man charged with murder due to a shaken baby syndrome case was halted by the Texas Supreme…
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What’s In Our Food? The Truth about American Food Standards
Have you ever gone on a trip abroad and noticed a difference in the way food made you feel? If you answered yes, you’re not…
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Remembering Cheslie Kryst
Beauty pageants are not just about looks. Contestants are praised for their beauty, but they are also valued for their passions, goals and contributions to…
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President Biden Keeps His Promise, Restoring Power to the Marginalized
Since his campaign, President Joe Biden has vowed to make inclusivity and human rights the backbone of his presidency, and he is making major moves. His…
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A Breakdown of Joe Biden’s Presidential Inauguration
Another monumental day in American history took place on Wednesday morning. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office on the…
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Wakanda Forever … In Our Hearts
The phrase “Wakanda Forever” brings a joyous meaning to our hearts representing the fictional country, Wakanda, from the 2018 superhero film “Black Panther.” Now, it means much more than…
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A History of the Confederate Flag: Why Many Consider it Offensive
Although the Confederate flag has been considered controversial for a long time, current events and social movements have Americans rejecting the symbol more and more….
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OPINION: The Coronavirus Is A Humanity Problem, Not A Chinese One
Coronavirus has many faces, not just one. Ever since the coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, the world has been stricken with fear, panic, and unfortunately,…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2018 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Rachel Braun
Beginning college can be intimidating for most incoming freshmen, but for one student in particular, it was a culture shock. Rachel Braun didn’t have a…
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“Words matter,” Following Pittsburgh
Over a week ago on Oct. 27, a gunman walked into the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh’s historic Squirrel Hill neighborhood and killed 11…
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Oh, Yeezus: Kanye West Stuns Social Media Again
Earlier this year, rapper and Yeezy designer Kanye West shook the Twitterverse through a series of tweets, professing his love for several right-wing speakers as…
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Supreme Court to Penn State
After the hearing and a reopened investigation, Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed as Supreme Court nominee as of Oct. 6, 2018. While this has obvious…
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The Other Midterms
At some point over the past few weeks, you’ve probably been stopped and asked if you’re registered to vote. If you’re flustered and in a…
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On The Road: A Guide To Road Trippin’
We are often told to do things before it’s too late — to experience what the world has to offer before we have a full-time…
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Spring 2018 Cover Story: Like a Flower, Poised & Powerful
Sitting around a table at John’s Shanghai Chinese restaurant in late January 2017, Fanta Condé and a group of her closest friends enjoyed authentic Chinese…
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Let’s Talk About (Queer) Sex, Baby!
Let’s get comfortable with being uncomfortable — that is what sex is about, right? Queer sex has always been a taboo topic for those not…
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Going for Gold: Women Win Big at the Winter Olympics
The torch has burnt out on the Olympic games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and Team USA finished with 23 medals and a fourth-place finish overall….
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A New Genre in Music: Politics
With the current political climate in America, everything has seemingly become centered around politics.
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Fourth of July Firework Frenzy
Bottle rockets, Saturn missiles, firecrackers– oh my! The time has come again to celebrate all things good in the Land of the Free, Home of…
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