College Dating Disasters
The college dating scene can be turbulent, to say the least. Dating is all about trial-and-error — trying to find the right person means having…
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How Accurate is Your Major Stereotype?
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve gotten a comment about how easy my major is, I would be able to pay for…
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These Converse Are Made for Walkin’
There’s something special about a pair of white Converse fresh out of the box. They carry a crisp confidence, ready to take on the world—or…
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Dropped Rush? Read This.
Spring at Penn State brings a new wave of Greek Life, with sorority recruitment taking center stage. For many freshmen, rush is more than just…
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Trump’s Executive Orders: The Impact on Penn State
President Donald Trump’s second term began with more than two dozen executive orders concerning campus protests, diversity initiatives and Title IX. With Penn State relying…
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We’re All A Little Overbooked
One of the benefits that Penn State admissions pushes onto prospective students is that they have over 1,000 clubs that you can join. While this…
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Bring Back the Elementary School Clip Chart
Today, VALLEY is taking you back to the good old days: elementary school. The smell of fresh crayons in the air, cozy classroom cubbies and…
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Bringing Childhood Games to The Bars
Remember those silly games you’d play at summer camp or in middle school peers’ basements before alcohol became the center of our social scene? We’re…
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Penn State Women’s Basketball Coach Carolyn Kieger Faces Misconduct Allegations
Allegations of misconduct have surfaced against Penn State women’s basketball head coach Carolyn Kieger, as former players claim her leadership fostered a harmful and abusive…
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Centre Film Festival
The Centre Film Festival returns to Centre County from Nov. 11 to 17, showcasing over 200 films across documentary, narrative and experimental genres. This year’s…
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If You Can Only Have Two
A well-known theory states a student can only truly acquire two out of three things: a good social life, a good sleep schedule or good…
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Classroom Banter
It’s 9 a.m. and you sit down in your first class of the day. The sounds of backpacks unzipping, papers rustling and keyboards clacking fill…
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Bar Life Just Got Easier: Introducing Bool
Remember the BeReal app that was all the rage in the summer of 2022 but faded just as quickly? Penn State might have found its…
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A New Era of Wellness: The Vitality Wellness Club
The newest addition to downtown State College is designed to recharge the body and mind. Step into the ultimate fitness zone at Vitality Wellness Club…
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Juggling Junior Year at Penn State
Returning to Penn State for junior year can bring a lot of conflicting emotions. Students are comfortable with campus and have formed solid friendships by…
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Sylly Week Shenanigans: Let’s Debrief
As sylly week comes to an end and the reality of college life sets in, it is crucial to reflect on all the events that…
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At What Age Will We Stop Going To The Bathroom With Our Friends?
Whether you started doing it at summer camp as a child, in the middle school stalls or more recently behind a dumpster at a sweaty…
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PSU’s Food Recovery Network: A Year in The Life
A Fall 2022 survey by Penn State’s Food and Housing Needs found that more than 14% of Penn State students, across all campuses, face food…
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Dear Freshman Year Roommate…
Dear freshman year roommates… we loved you, we hated you and some of us rarely ever spoke to you. Our freshman year roommates saw the good,…
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The Penn State Blue Band
Most girls first pick up the baton when they are in grade school. They spend four or five hours per day in the gym. They…
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