Things You’ll Experience As A Penn State Senior
Senioritis was bad enough in high school, but it’s even worse in college. Here are a few things that every Penn State senior experiences.
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Back to the Future Predictions So Accurate They’re Scary
Why our sudden interest in vintage fantasy films? Well October 21, 2015 just so happens to be the day that Marty and Doc traveled to from 1985. That’s right everyone, it’s officially the future!
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Feelin’ the Flu
If you’ve sat in any Penn State class ever, you’ve probably heard at least ten people with a cold sneezing and coughing like crazy. These symptoms travel campus quickly, coming and going throughout each semester. These little head colds have even earned themselves the famous title, “The Penn State Plague”, even though they’re not that serious.
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Campus Crowding: How to Deal
All of your favorite places like the HUB, the library, even the dining halls, are getting harder to maneuver because of all the people in your way. Every year, Penn State accepts more and more students than the previous year and it’s definitely noticeable.
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Bras For a Cause
Everyone has old bras they never wear, right? Well, bring yours to Old Main this Tuesday to write a message on them to honor those who have battled or been affected by breast cancer.
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Penn State Traditions: Then & Now
We are a university full of traditions. Some old, and some new. We take pride in our past by paying tribute, like our football players in their basic blues.
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#WCW: Chrissy Teigen
Whether you know her as a Sports Illustrated model or from the hilarious meme that broke the Internet after the Golden Globes, Chrissy Teigen is more than just a pretty face.
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The 3 Best Worst Things of Penn State
No student in Happy Valley would deny that they attend the best university known to man, but they might agree that there are a few noteworthy matters that make Penn State lovable and hatable.
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The Biggest Studying Faux-Pas: Ineffective Highlighting
Just how effective is highlighting while studying? Is it a waste of precious time that we cannot get back? Well, Valley is not the first to ask these sorts of questions.
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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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Songs Every Penn State Student Should Know
We’ve all shamelessly screamed the lyrics to “Sweet Caroline” and danced to “We Dem Boyz” no matter how many times they’ve been played. Take a look at the soundtrack to our lives at Penn State.
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Nittany Lyin’: 10 Things Penn State Doesn’t Tell You
It takes a Penn Stater to really know the ins and outs of Penn State and that includes the things that our orientation and tour guides “forget” to tell us before we begin the best four years.
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Venmo: Friend or Foe?
When it comes to phone apps, there is always a new one seeking to gain our attention, claiming to make our lives easier in one way or another. This time, the up-and-coming app that has accidentally wiggled its way into our lives covers what college students need the most. Drumroll please, and get ready to experience Venmo.
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Ways to Cut Calories on Your Next Night Out
Friday and Saturday nights are typically designated cheat nights when it comes to dieting. Valley asked students around campus to share their most efficient ways to cut calories over the weekend.
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Why I Only Wash My Hair Twice A Week
One of the most entertaining things I can do is tell people, “I only washed my hair once this week,” and watch their reactions. I know it sounds crazy, but less washing has made my hair and life so much better.
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Penn State Words Presents: “Speak Like A Girl!”
A sure-to-be-groundbreaking campus performance is happening this October, and it’s all thanks to the Penn State W.O.R.D.S. club.
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A Penn State Love Story
“As cliche as it sounds, we met through an app. It was freshman year, and I was too shy to talk to you in person at first, so I would pull you up on my screen like a creep instead. It took me a long time to reach out to you, but after hearing some mutual friends talk about how great you were, I finally worked up the courage to ask you out.”
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Ways to Get Out of the “Sophomore Slump”
The sequel movie isn’t as good the original, a singer’s second album is not as soulful as the prior, and sophomore year of college is simply just different than the first. By now you probably have a solid group of friends that you enjoy spending time with, and maybe you finally know what your interests are so your major choice is pretty much made.
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Flashback to Ferguson: Have We Really Changed?
A lot can change in a year. We change drastically not only as individuals but a society as a whole. Change is good, necessary even, but it’s certainly not easy.
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#WCW: Lauren Mayberry
You may be familiar with Chvrches — the Scottish three-piece synthpop band — but what about the powerful voice behind the microphone? Frontwoman Lauren Mayberry is not only known for her role in the electronic indie scene.
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