Midnights: Taylor Swift’s New Album and Why Swifties Should Have Expected it
On Aug. 28, after winning her second VMA of the night, Taylor Swift announced during her acceptance speech that something big would be publicized at…
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METgate: 21 Artifacts Confiscated from The Met
In an ongoing effort of repatriation, the District Attorney’s office of Manhattan has returned 58 artifacts to Italy — 21 of which were taken from…
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The Single Girls of State: Factory Reset
While I don’t wear a Penn State backpack or fly around campus on a scooter, I have spent the past three years of my life…
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First Generation College Scaries
To all the first generation students out there who feel like something is holding them back, this one is for you. At University Park alone,…
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LGBTQ+ Culture and History at Penn State
Each year, when the calendar strikes June, corporations across the globe rebrand their image to incorporate rainbow themes and other symbols that represent the LGTBQ+…
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VALLEY’s Guide to The Best Autumn Manicure
There are many things about summer that VALLEY doesn’t want to end. Long sunny days on the beach? Warm nights roasting smores by the fire?…
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The Return of Game of Thrones
Hold your hats (or in this case dragons) and prepare yourself for an epic return of the famed drama series, “Game of Thrones” and their…
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The Start to a New Semester: Everyone to the IM!
Getting back into a routine at the beginning of the school year can be exciting, between figuring out places to go for lunch, when to…
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On the Subject of Loneliness
Learning how to be alone is the keystone to your peace. It can feel so daunting, going through moments alone when it would be easier…
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The Penn State Senior Bucket List
Hey Penn Staters! It’s a new year filled with countless syllabi, new faces and most importantly the regular old “state your name, hometown, major and…
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Schitt’s Creek – A Town Void of Homophobia
Unlike most shows, Schitt’s Creek differs in its own way. From the iconic wine metaphor to never questioning sexuality, Schitt’s Creek has become a progressive…
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Protected: Minimalism: The Death of Detail
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Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
Today, Arts Fest draws over 125,000 people to State College each summer. According to Olha Savych, “The Festival includes, in addition to the nationally recognized…
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WE ARE… Getting Cane’s
The Pennsylvania State University, also known as the land of fast food, is adding yet another chain establishment to the late night eats roster: Raising…
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PS(I LOVE)U: VALLEY’s Guide to Making the Most of State
Penn State can be intimidating as an incoming freshman, or even, let’s be honest, as a sophomore or junior. University Park has tens of thousands…
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50 Shades of Dakota Johnson
If you haven’t heard of Dakota Johnson, you’ve at least heard of the hugely popular movie franchise “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Johnson stars as the…
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Are TV Reboots Not All That?
Many have dubbed this period in television history the “Reboot Era,” a time in which creators are reluctant to produce new shows, and instead revive…
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Hot Girl Summer Is Upon Us
The month of April is slipping away and we’ll soon be moving into May, which means that the summer of 2022 is almost here! With…
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Scroll Past Toxic Positivity
Now more than ever, we see toxic environments on our daily social media apps. Platforms meant to bridge us together can sometimes do the opposite…
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Sexual Wellness and Self-Care Go Hand-In-Hand
Self-care is important, right? Duh! Getting enough sleep, doing a face mask, and going for a walk are all ways to master the art of loving…
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