More Than Memories: Fashion Items to Save for Your Kids
People are often told to save for their children’s future. But when most people think about saving for their kids, they usually think of money…
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The Fig Tree Metaphor
Some of life’s biggest decisions happen within your four years of college. Even now, you’re probably asking yourself five million questions about your future. Who…
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Show and Tell: The Beauty of a Senior Year Parents Weekend
VALLEY can’t speak for everyone, but for most people making our parents proud is what informs a lot of what we do, the things we…
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The Unspoken Rules of Penn State
When a student first steps onto Penn State’s campus, there’s an overwhelming sense of pride and tradition. This feeling is evident in the chants at…
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Fill Your Bank Account and Your Heart Post Grad
You know what time of the year it is; the time to pack up your apartment and say goodbye to your friends, finish up your…
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Your College Apartment Memory Book
Whether you’re a graduating senior or a sophomore who is just looking for a change in your living situation next year, your apartment holds many…
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From Undecided to Obvious – A “Thank You” to PSU
Penn State. Oh, Penn State … I truly cannot thank you enough. Throughout my life, I have NEVER known what I wanted to do. Why?…
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Let Your Grad Dress Be Your Goodbye
Everyone says the four years fly by, but we didn’t actually think they would! With graduation right around the corner (who’s cutting onions?) let VALLEY…
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The Perfect Gift for Every Graduate
As May quickly approaches, it is time to think about how you will show your friends and family who are graduating some love. Check out…
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Oh, The Places You’ll Go!: Navigating the Post-Grad World at Penn State
As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close, all Penn State students have one thing in common — they are one step closer to…
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You’re Graduating: Now What?
Graduation is the inevitable end to your college career. You’ve studied, cried over your morning Starbucks, had breakups, made friends and maybe become someone entirely…
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Going Out in Style
It’s almost that time, seniors. The time to pick out our white dresses or button-up and khakis to wear under our Nittany lion blue graduation…
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Getting Ready for Graduation
There are less a few weeks standing between the class of 2021 and their graduation. Fortunately, this year’s graduating class will have a somewhat normal…
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The Class of 2020 Soundtrack: Chart-Toppers from the Past Four Years
VALLEY would like to congratulate Penn State’s class of 2020 on their albeit unconventional graduation. We wish you the best of luck in all of…
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Do Not Ask the Class of 2020: “What’s Next?”
Our emphasis should be placed on comforting the recent graduate who envisioned a better, brighter ending. Do not ask them: “what’s next?”
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The Perfect Post-Grad Wardrobe Without Breaking the Bank
With graduation looming, the Class of 2020 will soon enter the workforce as young professionals. This milestone brings about so many lifestyle changes, from moving…
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Dear Coronavirus: An Open Letter
Dear Coronavirus, You should be flattered. In the duration of a few short weeks, you have become the media’s main spotlight — clogging news outlets…
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How-To: Graduation Pictures at Home
While we may not be at school to take the iconic graduation pictures at the Lion Shrine, the “We Are” statue, the Pennsylvania State University…
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Teach For America: How PSU Grads Are Giving Back
As many college seniors prepare for further schooling or start looking for post-grad jobs, some students are taking a different approach to their post-graduation plans….
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Spring Graduation To Be Held in 2 Phases
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn State President Eric Barron recently announced plans to postpone the University’s spring graduation ceremonies, causing a huge upset in…
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