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Texting Anxiety

Texting Anxiety

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Texting. It’s been a huge part of our lives ever since the fifth grade when Razr flip-phones were all the rage. But as we got older, texting became more than just “omg lollllllz” to a legitimate form of communication. Granted, choosing from a range of emojis and texting an attractive boy you’ve had your eye on never gets olds, but what happens when good ‘ole social anxiety starts to affect how you text?

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Conversation Woes of the Gluten-free

Conversation Woes of the Gluten-free

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“Gluten is a vague term. It’s something that is used to categorize things that are bad. Calories, that’s gluten. Fat, that’s a gluten,” says Seth Rogan in “This Is the End”. That’s a nice try, but no Seth. Gluten is a protein found in foods processed from wheat and other grains such a barley and rye. Gluten helps dough rise and gives it its chewy texture.

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If State College Apartment Buildings Were Guys

If State College Apartment Buildings Were Guys

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Once you’ve survived a year of wearing flip flops in the shower and attending mandatory floor meetings with an overly enthusiastic RA, you are finally free to find a new home and the options are endless (well, sort of). Whether it’s on East College or West Beaver or any street in between, the apartments of State College certainly all have their quirks and well, personalities.

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You Know You’re a Penn Stater When…

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How many times have heard someone say (or we ourselves have said) something is “so State”? Probably more than we care to admit. But, that’s how Penn Staters are. We love our school and all the quirks that make it undeniably “State.” There are simply some things that only Penn Staters can relate to and appreciate. Here are some of our favorites.

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