Shower Thoughts
What did college students do before headphones? Seriously … walking around campus, almost everyone is wearing them. The fear of walking in silence, alone with…
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ChatGPT. It’s a bit of a taboo word, isn’t it? In a world like Penn State where plagiarism is an academic death sentence and originality…
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Bora Bora: a Trip to Paradise, Well … Not for Tarte Cosmetics
Tarte, a cosmetics company founded in 1999, has grown its presence around lavish #TrippinWithTarte influencer trips. From Costa Rica to Bora Bora, Tarte has spent…
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Creating Your Goodbye Bucket List
The rolling suitcases have been collected from the airport; the bank accounts are looking particularly low. You know what that means, spring break is over….
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“Right person, wrong time?”
The concept of “right person, wrong time” has plagued the minds of many for years. You meet someone, you connect with them, get attached and…
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Love Actually Is All Around
Do you remember how you felt when you first became a student at Penn State? For many of us, we were enamored by every little…
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THON Spotlight: The Emilia Dameshek Family
With the conclusion of THON weekend, VALLEY highlights the Emilia Dameshek family. Natalie and Mitchell Dameshek have partnered with the Club Gymnastics team since their…
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No Spring Break Plans? VALLEY Has You Covered.
As second semester meets its midpoint, spring break season ensues. But oh no! Somehow in all the madness, you forgot to buy plane tickets and…
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Should Side Hustles Be Put to the Side?
Sometimes you’re just struck with an idea. That million-dollar idea that you quickly convince yourself could be your ticket to success. You’re excited and feeling…
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Forming Female Friendships
Last weekend, sorority recruitment gave vitality to female friendships. How can girls build on these budding connections to get the most out of their feminine relationships?
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Beige Breakout: What Happened to All the Color?
It’s circa 2005 and teenage girls everywhere are strolling through the mall. What do they see? Color (and lots of it.) From celebrities covering their…
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Opinion: The New “Mean Girls” Movie Was a Bust: How Did Such an Iconic Movie Turn Into a Cinematic Disaster?
The acclaimed 2004 film “Mean Girls” was the epitome of entertainment for many, becoming an enduring classic from the time it was released 20 years…
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We’re Searching for our Spring 2024 Cover Star!
Do you know someone who should be VALLEY’s next cover star? Are YOU the next cover star? VALLEY wants to hear and share Penn Staters’…
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To The Moon and Mars
In the last nearly 50 years, NASA has not landed a single person on the moon. On December 19, 1972, Apollo 17 was the last…
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METAL METAMORPHOSIS: A GUIDE TO JEWELRY METAL SWITCHING
Jewelry is the easiest way to express yourself. Sometimes a change in your everyday jewelry can be fun, creative and helpful in matching your style…
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“Now and Then”: The Final Beatles Song
The day has finally come. The final Beatles song, “Now and Then,” has been released, and is their last song. The song features all four…
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CAUGHT IN BETWEEN: THE SITUATIONSHIP-RELATIONSHIP DIVIDE
“What are we?”: The dreaded question no one wants to ask or answer. Nothing is worse than not knowing what you and your partner are…
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YOUNG IN LOVE … EARLY EVER AFTER
In marriage, stereotypes differ all around. Depending on where you come from, family history, or even beliefs, getting married early versus getting married at what…
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Your Drive Home
Ah, fall is in the air and it’s finally time to go home for Thanksgiving break. You only pack the essentials: 100 pairs of leggings,…
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TikTok’s Hand in Making “Original” Looks Overdone
Those “original Halloween costumes” TikToks have cluttered the For You page all year round in an attempt to help others find unique and never before…
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