Valley Magazine

Every year, a whole new group of students come rushing into Happy Valley. With that, new businesses plant their roots here, too. It’s hard to keep up with the good ones- that’s why Valley is helping by showing three of our favorite new spots (and an older one, too!). After you read our list, tell us in the comments what stores or cafes you’re currently gushing over.

Gorgeous!

Flesh Decor

Where? 332 East Calder Way

What? A high-end women’s clothing boutique

Why we love it? Sure, State College has more than enough women’s stores selling the latest trends. But, what we really need is something like Flesh Decor. The pieces are hand-picked from designers like Tracey Reese, Nicole Miller, and Nanette Lepore (just to list a few!) to impress the customer, and it shows. The store is also beautifully designed with pops of pink and luxurious details that compliment the contemporary styles being sold. Stop in and peruse- you’re bound to find something you love!

So yummy!

The Enchanted Kitchen

Where? 127 S. Pugh Street

What? cafe specializing in raw, whole food and vegetarian cuisines that shares a space with a yoga studio

Why we love it? Just like Flesh Decor, The Enchanted Kitchen supplies downtown with a much, much needed splash of culture, flavor, and passion that is just too hard to come by in State College. No other spot supplies health-nuts with the type of service they crave. Better yet, the cafe is located inside of Lotus Center Yoga, another new Valley fave, where you can get top-notch yoga classes with true yogis, all in a absolutely stunning studio. Ahh, what could be better than a cleansing class of Vinyasa followed with a  plate of homemade, edible delights?!

Cheap Thrills is located right on Calder Way.

Cheap Thrills

Where? 325 E. Calder Way

What? A women’s boutique

Why we love it? A new boutique owned by the same management as Metro, Barefoot, People’s Nation, and A.J. Fine. Unlike it’s sister stores, Cheap Thrills has much more edited merchandise due to it’s smaller space. Which, by the way, is so not a bad thing! When all the merchandise is made for the store in L.A., is aimed for college women, and specializes in dresses and separates for weekend and nights out, it makes it easy for us ladies to shop on the go.

If you love their sign, the design on the inside would impress you, too!

Saint’s Cafe

BONUS! This spot isn’t so new, but here at Valley, we are totally digging it!

Where? 123 W. Beaver Ave

fWhat? gourmet coffeehouse

Why we love it? The coffee is incredible- but that’s not all. All of the baked good sold at this adorable European-style location are locally-baked to be extra delicious. The owners collect inspiration for Saint’s through their travels, finding the best quality direct-trade coffees and teas to sell, and striving to maintain the cafe’s unique personality. Stop in for a refreshing snack- and bring your laptop to take advantage of the free wi-fi.

What are your favorite places to frequent? Tell us below in the comments!

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Thanks for a fantastic semester. Have an amazing summer, and get ready for another knock-out issue of Valley coming your way next semester–even better than the spring. Keep us updated with your summer happenings and if you have an idea for an article here, our Twitter, and Facebook.

See you soon!

Love,

Valley

Now that most of the Spring issues are distributed around campus and everyone has gotten their fill of Valley for a little while, we have an updated Media Kit with information to answer all of your Valley questions. What’s our circulation and readership? How would we describe each section of the magazine? What’s the price for an ad? It’s all here!

Good luck on finals, everyone! Check back with us to say hi!

Valley is looking for new members for both the Editorial and Business Division staff. The editorial division will host the Valley writer auditions for the Fall 2010 issue tonight, April 19 in 373 Willard at 8 p.m. The business division will host their interest meeting next week on April 28 in 358 Willard at 8 p.m.

“Being apart of Valley is a great way to network with other students that share similar interests,” said Efe Obaigbena, 2009-2010 Managing Director. “Valley gives you the opportunity to build up your portfolio and great experience to put on your resume.”

Valley recently debuted its fifth issue since being founded three years ago. The staff is divided into two divisions, the Editorial and Business Division. Both are crucial to the success of the magazine. The Editorial Division of Valley is responsible for putting the entire magazine together; from pitching ideas and writing stories to editing and designing the pages. Writers are an integral part of this process. They are primarily responsible for coming up with unique, interesting article ideas, doing the research, and writing the stories.

The Business Division is responsible for advertising sales, advertising creative, event management and the promotions and marketing of Valley. The Business Division is a great opportunity for public relations, advertising and marketing majors to gain hands on experience.

Valley is committed to recognizing students for their academic and extra-curricular accomplishments, while covering trends in culture, style, entertainment and beauty in the University Park and State College area. Valley provides a positive environment for the staff by building friendships as well as portfolios.

For more information about Valley please visit http:www.valleymagazinepsu.com.

If you are would like more information about the editorial division please contact Editor-in-Chief, Erin Mawe at eem5063@psu.edu. For more information about the Business Division please contact Managing Director, Nora Snoddy at ncs5046@psu.edu.