From Instagram to the Runway: The Rise of CGI
In 2016 Lil Miquela turned Instagram upside down and caused a storm of questions. Is she a real girl? A robot? A Sim? With over…
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Welcome to BiSci 003!
Many people may know it as one of Penn State’s easy Gen Eds, but BiSci 003 is so much more than just a class. For…
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Come Back To Earth
Malcolm McCormick, the Pittsburgh rapper known as Mac Miller, died at 26 on September 7 in his California home from a drug overdose. Miller offered music…
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Staff Picks: GLAMGLOW GRAVITYMUD Firming Treatment
Recently I tested out GLAMGLOW’s GRAVITYMUD Firming Treatment face mask: it was fabulous! This mask promises to tighten and brighten your skin (with the help…
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Making The Most Out Of Monday
Monday might not be your favorite day of the week, but we want to show you how it could be — or just be a little…
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Birkenstock: Fab or Drab?
It seems like the new trend happened virtually overnight and took the world by storm. Birkenstock sandals started popping up everywhere, and everyone has very…
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Beauty Behind Bars
Cosmetology programs have become wildly popular in quite an unexpected place – women’s correctional facilities. In some facilities across the country, women can earn certified cosmetology…
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Avoid Becoming An Information Junkie
On the internet, there are thousands of articles, podcasts and videos right at our fingertips, accessible at any moment. If someone were to type “self-improvement”…
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Downtown State College: From Traditional to Transitional
All Penn Staters from alumni to current students probably picture “downtown” the same way: we think of The Corner Room on College Avenue across from…
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College Crisis: I Survived BASICs
You’ve heard the rumors, but you never think it’ll happen to you — that is until one night when maybe things get out of hand…
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To Tattoo or Not To Tattoo
In today’s day and age, it’s common to interact with people who have tattoos and piercings every day. With the rise in popularity of tattoos,…
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The Evolution of Gendered Beauty
It’s 2018, and the rules constructed around masculinity, femininity and style as a whole are finally changing. When it comes to beauty, we’re seeing more…
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Five Ideas for a Trendy Apartment
When trying to move into your apartment, it feels like there are a million other things going on around you. Between trying to figure out…
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Five Years of The 1975: An Era
The members of the band The 1975 that have written hit songs, such as “Chocolate” and “The Sound,” have had quite a history together. Their…
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You’ll Want a Pizza This
What is State College known for? Football, pokey sticks and THON (to name a few). But pizza? Not so much. Compared to Jersey and New…
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Movin’ In: Penn State’s Brand New Music Event
After a few weeks back in Happy Valley, it is safe to say that new students are adjusting to campus life, and returning students have…
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A Blog A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Reading inspirational quotes or using the power of positive thinking can be taken to the next level by realizing some people spend their lives researching…
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“Sharp Objects:” Your Next Dark Binge-Watch
In the aptly-titled limited series “Sharp Objects,” viewers come to learn that emotional wounds are what cut the deepest. HBO’s newest hit drama provides a…
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Plan the Best Spring Break With Your Best Friends
While some are looking forward to having the crisp fall air blow through State College, others are already putting down payments on their spring break…
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Marathon Training 101
Cardio – everyone’s worst nightmare. If you didn’t grow up playing sports, or weren’t born with the genes of a natural runner, it’s a total…
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