• Ugly Chic: The Return of the Birk

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  The most comfortable sandal in the world has finally made a stylish comeback. Birkenstocks are no longer reserved only for your granola-crunching biology professor’s wardrobe. The ‘ugly’ sandal features a cork footbed, roomy toe box and wide straps.

• Beauty & The Beach

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  It’s officially mid-summer my friends, so if you haven’t hit the beach already, it’s about time you started packing your bags. But before you sink your toes in the sand and tune out all signs of reality, let’s talk packing.

• Where to Go Swimming in State College

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  The time between the freezing winter and sweltering summer doesn’t last nearly as long as a normal springtime. Soon enough, we’ll be looking for places to take a dip. Luckily, there are various paces to go swimming in the State College area.

• Sun-kissed or Sun-burned: How to Treat Sun-exposed Skin

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  When it starts to get hot outside, everyone starts running around in tank tops and shorts leaving their skin completely vulnerable to the suns harmful rays. Some people emerge from the sunlight with beautiful sun- kissed tans while other become walking human lobsters.

• World Cup Wanderlust

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  So far, you probably have been paying attention to the most watched sports event aside from the Olympics on your TV screen—the FIFA World Cup. Since it doesn’t involve varied events (it’s soccer) everyone is on the same level.

• Quiz: How Much of a ‘Bro’ Are You?

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  Let’s be real – every girl has a little bit of ‘bro’ in her. How do your guy friends/potential actual interests really see you? Take this quiz to find out!

• Overalls: Love ‘em or Leave ‘em?

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  Cue the flashbacks to adorable baby pictures, when wearing overalls was the norm. But are they ok to wear as college students?

• The Palmer Museum of Art: Ever Been Inside?

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  You walk by The Palmer Museum of Art every day, but have you actually stepped inside?

• The Art of the Selfie

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  The proper lighting, the right angle and the perfect filter. For some people, those three things mean nothing. But, for those who are connoisseurs of the selfie, those three things mean everything.

• Eggplant Portabella Pesto Wrap

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  Amp up your typical lunchtime sandwich with a healthy and tasty veggie wrap. It’s easy to make and leaves you feeling full but not overstuffed.

• State of Emergency

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  It’s scary to think about, but a medical emergency can happen to anybody at any time. While some of us had to take health classes in high school where we learned CPR and how to stop someone from choking, would you be able to do that now?

• Weighing In: The Swim Workout for Non-Swimmers

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  For a lot of us, swimming consists of body surfing at the beach or sitting in a hot tub. Years having passed since our moms and dads forced us to take lessons at the local YMCA as kids.

• These Hips Don’t Lie: Styling the Curvy Girl

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  As a self-proclaimed curvy girl, there are pros and cons to wearing a size 12 pant and rocking a D-cup. But at the same time, my hips don’t lie and I can rock a sweater like no one’s business – it’s all part of the territory.

• College Crisis: Grinding Scares Me

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  I absolutely love to dance. It’s not good dancing, but whenever I hear one of my favorite songs playing I am the first one to bust a move. But the one type of dancing I simply cannot deal with happens to be the most popular type in college: grinding.

• Valley Overseas: We Are… Roma!

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  As a Penn State student living abroad, there are plenty of things I miss about State College. But one thing I didn’t expect to miss as much as I do is the Penn State school spirit that envelops everyone in Happy Valley.

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We are currently looking for photographers to join our staff for the Fall 2014 semester. We are also looking to fill the Photography Director and Web Photography Editor positions on our staff. Follow the appropriate links below for more information and to find out how to apply.

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Sun-kissed or Sun-burned: How to Treat Sun-exposed Skin

When it starts to get hot outside, everyone starts running around in tank tops and shorts leaving their skin completely vulnerable to the suns harmful rays.  Some people emerge from the sunlight with beautiful sun- kissed tans while other become walking human lobsters.

We all love to believe we can get a tan, but the unfortunate truth is that a lot of us will continue to burn forever. Some people may think burning is better than being pale, but with risk of skin cancer and skin poisoning it’s really not worth it. So here are some easy tricks to prevent burning in the summer. Read more.

World Cup Wanderlust

So far, you probably have been paying attention to the most watched sports event aside from the Olympics on your TV screen—the FIFA World Cup. Since it doesn’t involve varied events (it’ssoccer) everyone is on the same level.

The great thing about the World Cup is that you don’t even have to be an expert in soccer to watch it. There will be plays and calls that have you scratching your head at times but the excitement of watching it is what brings everyone together.

Whether it is in a bar, at a get together with friends or even in the comfort of your own home, watching your country’s team play on the big screen creates a sense of pride and joy that can’t be beat. With most of the world’s leading soccer teams competing, everyone is sure to have their game faces and all bets on—no pressure.

But what happens if there is pressure? Read more.