Yik Yak Is on Its Way Back
You’ve just finished your class in Forum and now you have 40 minutes before your class in Kern. What to do with such an awkward…
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Sexual Assault Protests Expand Around The U.S.
In lieu of sexual assault and rape incidents reported in the news recently, there has been an eruption of protests across the United States, mostly…
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Here’s How Greek Life Raised Money for Online THON
With Penn State’s iconic THON online this year, Greek Organizations – who are always very involved in THON—had to improvise and find ways to raise…
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Virtual Rush: How Greek Rush Will Be Affected by Coronavirus
Rushing Season is fastly approaching, but with Covid-19 exhausting its stay, this year’s process will surely be different. Formal rushing is characterized by days on…
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To Rush, Or Not To Rush
Over the past month, thousands of girls have gone through the sorority recruitment (rush) process. Some made it to the end and found the perfect…
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Chi Phi fraternity suspended after the mysterious death of teen
The Alpha Delta chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity was suspended by Penn State officials on Oct. 22 after the death of a 17-year-old male at an off-campus house, believed to be occupied by members of the fraternity.
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Informal and Formal Sorority Rush at Penn State
Thinking of rushing a sorority? Heres everything you need to know and what to expect from the recruitment process here at Penn State.
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Frat Land’s New Neighbors
On January 28, Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority announced that the Penn State Beta Eta Chapter will be moving off campus to downtown State College. The organization has leased a former fraternity house on Beaver Avenue for the next three years.
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It’s Never Too Late To Get Involved
Some people are late bloomers in college, but that should never hold anyone back from trying new things. College students start school thinking they are…
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Greek Life In THON 2018
THON is only one day away and many organizations are preparing for the 46-hour-long weekend, including Penn State Greek life chapters. For those who may…
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It Wasn’t All Greek To Me
There is this idea that if you join a sorority, you are an *insert stereotype* person. These MANY stereotypes tend to lean people away from…
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Penn State Students Speak Out After Beta Theta Pi Tragedy
When people think of Penn State they think large alumni network, big party school, football, creamery ice cream and prestigious academics. Now, within the last…
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Is Greek Life Dead? No, But A Young Man Named Timothy Piazza Is.
I’ve overheard several students make the reactionary statement, “Greek life is dead.” When hearing that word used in that context, it made me realize how the passage of time can make people become desensitized to tragedy.
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Signs in the Stands | THON 2017
As soon as you step into the Bryce Jordan Center during THON you immediately see the huge, handmade signs that light up the stands. It’s a lot to take in at first but it’s also pretty magical to see so much devotion by student organizations.
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College Crisis: Sorority Rush Drop Out
I quickly realized that Greek life wasn’t for me and was extremely disappointed since I had always pictured myself in a sorority.
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Why The Stigmatization of “Sorority Girls” Needs to End
Amy Schumer once said, “My real beauty… lies in my ability to truly not give a sh*t what anyone thinks of me.” While I do my best to live up to these wise words, I’m not ashamed to explain the one time I didn’t.
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Sorority Spotlight: The New Girls on the Block
Recently, Valley was able to speak with sophomore hospitality major, and a founding member of Penn State’s Phi Sigma Sigma chapter, Emily Sweigart about her sorority and the impact they hope to make on campus.
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Dear Incoming Freshman
Remember that night you spent cramming for an exam the next day, because you knew it would make or break your final grade? What about those endless SAT prep classes that would get you into a decent school? And that relentless voice inside your head nagging you about your GPA? Well, it all paid off!
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