Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2023 Entertainment Section Opener: Lelaina Scott
Throughout the chaos that college life has to offer, sometimes it is important to stop and reevaluate yourself. This is what Lelaina Scott, a fourth-year…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2021 Entertainment Section Opener: Kathryn Tague
Kathryn Tague knows what it is to be a Penn Stater through and through. Tague grew up in a close-knit family of Penn State alumni—…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2021 Fashion Section Opener: Rosina Natter
The life of a model isn’t always what it seems from the outside. The romanticization of free designer clothes, brand deals and super-aesthetic pictures to…
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For the Love of Fashion: Maggie McLaughlin and her Sustainable Clothing Business
Using fashion as a creative outlet is something Penn State’s Maggie McLaughlin does exceptionally well. Maggie McLaughlin is a senior from Pittsburgh studying both art…
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Katy Perry Wants Us to Smile
From “I Kissed a Girl” and “Teenage Dream,” Katy Perry pumps out pop anthems. VALLEY had the chance for an exclusive press conference to hear…
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Tyquise Edgerson: Far from Typical
Tyquise Edgerson’s experience at University Park has been far from typical. Edgerson, a senior majoring in telecommunications, started his Penn State experience at the Berks campus near his hometown of Philadelphia.
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Allie McAllister & Sara Jacques: Finding Ourselves in Each Other
In an unlikely meeting, straight out of a hit tween T.V. show, Allie McAllister and Sara Jacques met by chance their freshman year at a club meeting. Just like any nervous college freshman, Allie took a leap of faith as she waltzed into Penn State’s Collegian newspaper interest meeting at the beginning of the year.
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Kah’sier Taylor: Exploring Passions and Finding Balance
College is one of the best times to indulge in your passions, discover what you truly want out of life, and find what makes you happy. Especially at Penn State, there are seemingly unlimited options when it comes to majors, minors, and extracurricular activities.
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Tony Elion Jr: Changing the World One Accomplishment at a Time
If you haven’t already, it’s time for you to meet 38-year-old Tony Elion Jr., a law student here at Penn State. Elion is a U.S….
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Charli XCX & The Future of Pop Music
I go hard, I go fast / And I never look back, chants the now 27-year-old pop sensation on her latest project simply titled “Charli.”
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Jana Brcek: A Catalyst For Change
Jana Brcek’s Penn State story is like no other. A senior double majoring in biology and physiology with a minor in chemistry, Brcek’s area of study was defined by moments in her upbringing that formalized her goal of spreading love and peace within the world.
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Varna Jammula: “Own Who You Are”
Varna Jammula’s passion for the brain started at age seven when she wanted to find a cure for her chronic migraines. At Penn State, Jammula majored in biobehavioral health because she hopes to care for patients and do research as a physician in her future career.
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Jibril Washington
Growing up in a rough neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jibril Washington always knew that there was more for him.
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Alexa Faas: The Power of a Voice
Being one of the thousands of students at Penn State, it can be easy to feel like your voice is lost in the crowd. No matter how small of an impact you may think you have, each voice counts, and it’s important to always stay true to yourself and strive for what you believe in.
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Get to Know the THON 2019 Executive Director: Kelly McCready
The Penn State Dance Marathon has become nationally and internationally recognized as the largest student-run philanthropy in the world with over 16,500 student volunteers and…
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Ali Bridge: Behind the Scenes of a PSYouTuber
It all started with a viral video … Alison “Ali” Bridge, a freshman majoring in broadcast journalism, is a YouTuber on campus. Her channel has amounted…
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Mohamed Reda Koraichi: Connecting Creativity Across Cultures
We wear clothing and accessories every day. We slip on a sweater when it’s chilly, throw on some shorts in the heat of summertime and…
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Reilly Ebbs: A Campus Hero
For some students, giving back isn’t just a nice thing to do; it’s their purpose. Reilly Ebbs is a Penn State student who goes above…
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Lauren Runkle: Breaking into the STEM Field and Vegetarianism
Senior, Lauren Runkle is a woman of many passions — from her routine treasure hunts at the local goodwill in search of her next thrifted gem to…
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Mackenzie Anderson: Finding Purpose in Pain
At 8 a.m. on a Wednesday, the HUB-Robeson Center was nearly empty, save for several early-risers in the Starbucks line. The sleepy dynamic shifted, however,…
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