We’re insta-back to Penn State for another soon-to-be insta-amazing year, so you know what’s coming and you’re more than likely a contributor. Get ready to throw your dying iPhone in a fitted rage at the nearest wall for freezing up, because your Instagram feed is about to actually burst into flames.
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While State College can be fairly quiet over the summer, it may come as a surprise to learn that it is home to the Central PA 4thFest and the best all-volunteer fireworks display in the nation! The 4thFest has been rated among the top five Largest, Biggest, Best 4th of July Fireworks show in the United States. Not shabby for a college town.
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A comedic yet completely realistic movie about college parties, fraternities and college relationships drew a huge crowd out to the State Theatre on April 24 for a free screening of Universal Pictures’ newest blockbuster hit “Neighbors”.
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Freshman year was weird.
It was fun, challenging, made me want to drop out and move to California and made me question why I couldn’t skip high school and come straight to State. It’s mind blowing to think it’s over and I’m moving on to sophomore year.
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“Gilmore Girls” was an iconic TV show that aired from 2000-2007. It was about a single mother named Lorelai raising her daughter Rory in a very small town called Stars Hollow. Lorelai and Rory were known for their freakishly close relationship and undeniable bond that made them more like best friends than mother and daughter.
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There’s nothing in this world we resent more, but can completely relate to on an extremely shallow, yet intimate level. Yep, we’re talking about first world problems.
In light of finals and the inevitable chore of packing up everything you somehow managed to haul all the way here in the first place, you’re probably going to be hearing your fair share of first world problems being voiced this week and will most likely let a few slip yourself, and Valley wants to be there to say we told you so.
Birkin bags are the crème de la crème of handbags – the end all be all.
Created by Hermès and named after singer and actress Jane Birkin, the Birkin bag ranges in price anywhere from $7,400 to $150,000. With prices like these, it makes sense why these bags are typically seen being sported by celebs and very wealthy individuals.
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Looking to achieve Kardashian-like curls? Look no further than Remington’s 1 ½” curling wand.
This affordable barrel curler yields professional results. The thick 1 ½” wand gives hair a more natural look as opposed to tight ringlets.
Dear graduating seniors,
Congratulations! You did it. You successfully balanced your schoolwork, social life and your various extracurricular activities for the last four years. As sad as it is to say it, your time in Happy Valley is almost over.
Breaking News: you’re old. Seriously, are you really planning out your schedule for next semester? Who even does that? I guess your every waking moment is just one step closer to graduation.
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Scheduling courses in college can be really fun because except for the core classes for our majors, we get to pick what we want to take. Do you want to learn about Ancient Egypt or the Holocaust? Are you interested in doing two yoga classes or taking Nutrition 100?
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See ya, Old Man Winter. Spring has sprung in Happy Valley! After four long months of lifeless trees, grey skies and constant cold, it’s time to remind ourselves of the beauty of State College.
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As international students become more and more integrated into Happy Valley’s way of things, our American friends sort of start to forget that we were not here 10 years ago to laugh at the same joke or know the same song lyrics in the same language.
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Leggings are your besties. They’re there for you no matter what occasion: a concert, class, the gym, hanging out with friends and whatever else you deem their stretchiness appropriate for. Sometimes, though, it’s time to step up your leggings game with something different: stained glass print.
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What we wear is more than some fabric sewn together. It is an outward way of expressing ourselves and shows the world that we are proud of who we are.
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Boasting a whopping eight fitness facilities to choose from, Penn State has no shortage of options when it comes to where you want to get your sweat on. But when it comes to what you want to get out of your workout, too many choices can be a little daunting.
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If there is one thing I fear about being at home away from college, it’s forgetting how to drive. There are long spans of time where walking becomes the primary form of transportation and getting behind the wheel isn’t even an option. So, going home and operating a four-wheel vehicle feels strange.
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It’s finally springtime and it’s time to pull out your colored jeans, lightweight sweaters and flats –well, at least on days that it’s at least 50 degrees and sunny in State College. This spring, pastels and florals are a must, but don’t shy away from the latest trend – perforated leather.
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With the help of Christina Monzillo, the owner of Access, located at 224 E Beaver Ave., Valley has the perfect guide to help you get a new look for spring, playing up looks with one basic item every girl has in her closet— a plain white tee or tank.
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You’re doing something completely irrelevant, when all of the sudden, the earth shifts. Panic-stricken and crazed, you dash for your computer, credit card already in hand. It’s too late, you tell yourself over and over, and you’re right.
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