Big Ten Championship: Penn State vs. Oregon
For the first time in 16 years, Penn State’s football team achieved an 11-win regular season, an accomplishment that earned them a spot in the…
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Bobs are Back
Edgy undercuts, curtain bangs and asymmetrical layers define 2024’s bold reimagining of the classic bob haircut. It seems chopping it short is the ultimate trend…
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Elevator Talk: The Decline of Small Talk
We live in a fast-paced, high-pressure world, and small talk seems to be slowly disappearing. As we increasingly rely on our phones to fill uncomfortable…
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Mourning Ballet’s Lost Stars
In one month, the ballet world lost two stars. Vladimir Shkylarov and Michela DePrince both lost their lives this Fall, leaving behind enormous contributions both…
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The Windy Road to Indifference
When a relationship comes to an end, people feel a variety of emotions: sadness, angry, disappointment. There are different periods of time in the journey…
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Taking Work Off Your Phone
It can be hard to know when to stop working, especially when you have several responsibilities looming over you at once. With our phones being…
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Youth is novel, Experience is enduring
College is not, in fact, the best years of your life. Those are still to come. For so many of us, “the best years of…
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Basking in the Four Seasons
With the first cold day of fall comes the annual sentiments of those of us who aren’t ready to let go of the warm weather….
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Eyes: The Window To The Soul
Two people lock eyes in a crowded room, and the world falls away. Alone now, their locked gaze communicates more than words ever could. They…
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“Overdressed” Isn’t a Real Thing
You and your friends have been planning to go out to a fun little dinner and you’ve been excited for weeks. The day before, though,…
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The Other Half of My Friendship Necklace
To my (and anyone else’s) childhood best friend, It’s been years since we’ve talked. Since the middle school drama and the “fights” that I don’t…
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He’s Just Not That Into You: State College
Men. We love ’em, we hate ’em. Sometimes, a true romance blooms and everything works out. However, in the world of State College, that is…
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How Lucky is Bri: Breakup, BFFs and Behind the Instagram Stories
After over a year of dating, Brianna LaPaglia, known online as “Brianna Chickenfry,” and Zach Bryan split, shocking both groups of fans. While the couple’s…
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The Women of State: AFROTC Edition
It’s likely you’ve seen them on campus in their OCPs on Thursdays or marching in perfect synchronicity to and from the Shields Building, but there…
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It’s Time to Ditch the Suit and Tie.
You’re scrolling on Twitter, looking through all the looks from the most recent Met Gala. They’re gorgeous, and you can’t believe your eyes. One of…
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Is the downfall of Peanut the downfall of Democracy?
On Friday Nov. 1, the beloved pet squirrel named Peanut was euthanized by the state of New York. Mark Longo, Peanut’s owner and content creator,…
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Reinventing the Ballet Flat
The ballet flat has come back with vengeance. They have become a new staple for both a business casual outfit as well as a way…
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The Heartfelt Symbolism of the Claddagh Ring
Claddagh jewelry bridges the time between friendship bracelets and engagement rings. The symbol –– two hands holding a crowned heart–signifies friendship, love and loyalty in…
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Unseen Layers: Hidden Ways to Stay Warm Without Ruining the Perfect Outfit
Choosing between being stylish or keeping warm can be an extreme challenge as temperatures drop. While you can always dress up your look with a…
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Free Speech on Penn State’s Campus: An Interview with Assistant Vice President Danny Shaha
With political speakers frequently visiting Penn State’s University Park campus, students are increasingly curious about how these speakers are invited and what resources are available…
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