Spring Showcases at State!
It is no secret that Penn State is a big school for sports, but what about the arts? With over a thousand clubs and organizations…
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Naked or Nude: What are you?
The dictionary definitions of the words “naked” and “nude” use similar descriptions — words like “unclothed,” “bare” and “exposed.” Some definitions of “nude” go further…
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Heroin Chic: The Dangers of Romanticizing Drugs
Pinterest is a world for escaping. It is an app that is predominantly used by women, who make boards for outfit inspiration, dream lives and…
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Choosing A Tattoo: For Indecisive People
Tattoos are a lifelong very permanent decision. Choosing one can be a pain for those who run away from that kind of commitment. Here is…
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Slowing Down In Museums — Connecting Not Conquering
The Louvre, the MET, the MOMA and the Carnegie … all historical, captivating museums that are also seemingly overwhelming. When you find yourself at a…
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Should We Separate Art from the Artist?
What do you do when you learn that your favorite artist is a monster? When they have committed an act that is past the point…
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The Art Form of Avant-Garde Fashion and Its Purpose
On TikTok, videos of people trying to mimic runway fashion have been very popular. Every once in a while, this trend resurrects, and it is…
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Mental Health In Higher Education Exhibition at the HUB-Robeson Center
Knocking down a stigma begins with having open conversations. Now more than ever, the modern world is experiencing a collective movement towards acceptance. Mental health…
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6 Paintings to Inspire Your Next Look
The style advice you never knew you needed. Here at VALLEY, you can always expect to find new ways to explore your individuality and further…
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Art Breeding Empathy
Going to an art museum is never a bad idea. It is relaxing, enlightening, culturally inspiring and overall just a great activity for your mind,…
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Where The Palmer Meets The Arboretum
Earlier this year, Penn State’s Palmer Museum of Art celebrated its 50th anniversary. As the largest collection of art exhibitions between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, the…
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Penn State’s Center for the Performing Arts: A Quick Guide for Spring 2022
The Center for the Performing Arts is a hidden gem on Penn State’s campus. Nestled behind the Huck Life Sciences building, Eisenhower Auditorium is a…
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Big Time Buzz: The Return of Big Time Rush
The year is 2009. You get home from school, kick off your Ugg boots and sit down in front of the TV. You decide to…
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Manifesting Your Main Character Moment
It is so easy to get caught up in the daily routine of college life: boring classes to study for, the same parties to go…
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Meet Joe Yonke: Up-and-Coming Oil Painter
From dedicating time as the Research/Strategy Co-lead for the AAF National Student Advertising Competition team to working as an Account Associate for Happy Valley Communications,…
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Art Suggestions That Will Make Your Room Uniquely You
Having personal space that feels uniquely you is essential to be able to relax and unwind. An important part of making your space you is…
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Trend Alert: Color-Blocked Collages
Have you been seeing those color-coordinated collages that tons of sororities have hanging in their dorm buildings, or outside the doors to their bedrooms? Well,…
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The Emergence of a New Art Form: NFT’s
Just recently, an artist named Mike Winkelmann, known to the art world as Beeple sold a piece of artwork for $69 million at auction. While…
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Short and Sweet and Fast-Moving: Zines and Counter Culture
Have you ever wondered how to get local news out quickly, display your art, or be able to pass information around to your friends? Look…
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How To Spice Up Your Space to Make It More You
Over the past few months, bedrooms have probably become the place we not only sleep but work, eat, watch movies and more — especially if…
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