The Single Girls of State: Hot Girl Fleabag Weekend
Hello Single Girls of State –– it is I, Alyssa. I may or may not be part of the club (I choose mystery). I do…
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Reinventing the Ballet Flat
The ballet flat has come back with vengeance. They have become a new staple for both a business casual outfit as well as a way…
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The Heartfelt Symbolism of the Claddagh Ring
Claddagh jewelry bridges the time between friendship bracelets and engagement rings. The symbol –– two hands holding a crowned heart–signifies friendship, love and loyalty in…
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State College’s Political Divide
To say the least, the 2024 election carried high stakes. In the weeks leading up to Election Day, a walk down the streets of State…
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Young, Naked and Free
In a world that often prioritizes hustle and connection, the idea of stripping down—both literally and metaphorically—can feel liberating yet daunting. Being naked alone invites…
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Centre Film Festival
The Centre Film Festival returns to Centre County from Nov. 11 to 17, showcasing over 200 films across documentary, narrative and experimental genres. This year’s…
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The Seven-Point Rule
Fashion is a powerful form of self-expression, shaping how others perceive you from the very first glance. Sure, it’s easy to pull on a basic…
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It’s All About Boundaries
Boundaries. One of the most essential aspects of our inner peace and relationships, and simultaneously one of the hardest things to set in place. Boundaries…
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“Stranger Things” Casts a New Light on Broadway
The hit Netflix series “Stranger Things” is set to make its Broadway debut with “Stranger Things: The First Shadow.” This three-hour play, which is currently…
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Love Isn’t Blind
So the reality television show Love is Blind wants us to believe that physical attraction is irrelevant? Please. We watch as contestants “fall in love”…
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Your Real Life Flat and Round Characters
Back in language arts class in elementary school, one of the lessons that we learned was the difference between flat and round characters in books….
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Home Away From Home
Going away to college can be a tricky thing. It requires moving away from the places and people you know and love. This change may…
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Navigating Jealousy in Friendships
Friendships are one of the most beautiful things that life has to offer. They’re built on kindness, love and respect. They can sustain the most…
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Don’t Know What You Got (Until It’s Gone)
An unfortunate and harsh reality of life is that we never seem to realize what we have until it is taken away from us. This…
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The Art of Annotating
Using a permanent black pen to write in a new, clean, crisp book!? Now that’s just blasphemy. Or … is it? What if we told…
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Romeo and Juliet: The New Gen Z Broadway Show
The newest musical to hit Broadway starring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler is advertised with four words, “The Youth Are F**ked.” The very timely show…
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The Rise And Fall Of The Backpack
While walking around State College on the way to class, you may have noticed the decreasing popularity of backpacks among students and the rising trend…
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The Burnt Toast Theory
On a daily basis, bad things happen to us, on both large scales and small. You’re late for a meeting or you fail an exam….
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VALLEY’s new favorite siblings: The New Glossier You Duo
You know and love it. Truthfully, I don’t know anyone (literally anyone) who doesn’t love Glossier You. No one can get enough of this smell…
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The Chrome Hearts Kids
Tough freedom, bold bravery and risky, raunchy, rich creativity are just some of the words you could use to describe what the Chrome Hearts brand embodies. …
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