DEI Hires are Skilled Employees Too
At a news conference on Jan. 30, President Donald Trump suggested that DEI hires were to blame for the Washington, D.C. plane crash. This raises…
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Reality Blurred With Fiction
The queen’s crown glistens in the morning rays as she gazes upon her kingdom. The rain pours with no signs of stopping, yet a loving…
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Washington D.C Plane Crash
On Jan 29 an American Airlines plane crashed with a U.S Army Black Hawk helicopter leaving all 64 passengers dead. The collision occurred near the Ronald Reagan National in Washington D.C. The crash was announced to be the most deadly since 2001.
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The Grammys: A Night Full Of Surprises
On the surface, music consists of vocal or instrumental sounds that produce different rhythms and harmonies. However, musicians have the power to immerse listeners in…
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Feeling “Good As Hell”: Lizzo’s Journey To a Healthier Self
The queen of the pop industry, Lizzo, thought it was “About Damn Time.” This singer-songwriter put down the microphone and picked up some weights. Why…
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A Guide to the Perfect Medicine Bag
Super Bowl 59: A Controversial Game
The Super Bowl 59 matchup has been set; the Kansas City Chiefs will face off with the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 9 in New Orleans….
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What If Penn State Had “Mental Health Mondays”?
Mondays are often met with groans, endless to-do lists and the weight of a new week ahead. But what if, instead of dreading Mondays, Penn…
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Coffee Craze
Imagine a world where you leave your room, ready for a long day of classes and head to your local coffee shop for a pick-me-up….
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Normalize Therapy, We All Need It
Therapy often carries a stigma that it shouldn’t. Many people who attend therapy feel compelled to hide it, as though it’s something shameful or contagious….
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Your Favorite Influencers are Lying to You
Just days before TikTok was banned in the United States on Jan. 18, a trend circulated around the app where influencers admitted to not always…
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Winter Glow: Seasonal Beauty with Winter Makeup
Makeup, like fashion, has its own seasons. Its true beauty doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it flourishes when it blends harmoniously with the weather and the…
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Let’s Go Sledding
Let’s be real. When students choose Penn State, they are not picking it for its warm weather and sunshine. Instead, they are preparing for the…
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The Jack of All Trades
A new year brings a new semester, signaling a fresh start for us. There is no better time than the present to pick up a…
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Uncostly Fashion or Ethical Nightmare?
Clothing in a cinch, beauty on a budget, fast fashion. In 2025, the prices you get shopping at your local mall will never compare to…
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A Love Letter to the Pattee and Paterno Library
Dear Pattee and Paterno Library, You have stood in the same place for 80 years, withstanding the test of time. Housing the future and the…
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Tricked by TikTok
Well, the infamous TikTok ban that many were anticipating finally happened this past weekend. To commemorate the app, many content creators posted their oldest or…
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: the toxicity of body checking trends
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see someone confident and strong, embracing every aspect of themselves? Do you see…
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Life of a Retired Party Girl
Penn State University has a reputation for being one of the biggest party schools in America. The atmosphere—fun, wild, electric—tends to entrance students. And it…
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Progress, Not Perfection
We live in a world that celebrates perfection. From perfectly curated social media feeds to the high expectations of academic achievement, it’s easy to equate…
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