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Goodbye, Mr. Charles

photo-14State College is saddened to say goodbye to the oldest store owned by its original family. Mr. Charles Shop is closing on May 31, 2014. It can happily celebrate the many wonderful and successful years seen by State College residents and Penn Staters for the past 74 years.

Mr. Charles originally opened as a menswear store on Allen Street in 1940 by Mary Louise Petnick and her husband, Charles. Soon after opening, all the men left to fight in World War II. The shift in demographic led the store to transform into a women’s wear shop in order to survive. By 1970, the store was so successful that it moved to the larger space on College Avenue, where it is currently located. Grandmothers, their daughters and granddaughters frequented Mr. Charles to shop for beautiful clothing and accessories.

Nick Petnick guided the store through the 70s and 80s. Charlene Petnick Rosen then took over ownership of Mr. Charles in the 90s and is the current owner. Veronica Burk has been the store manager for the past 25 years. Burk has contributed to State College’s most creative and inspiring window displays. Read more.

 

Nittany Lion Chic: Slater Zorn

Angela Navy_WhiteAll Penn State students have an impressive array of hoodies, tees and sweatpants displaying their Nittany Lion pride. Because we attend such an amazing school, showing our spirit for it is a given. However, grungy sweats inevitably bring your outfit down and make you feel and look sloppy.

With Slater Zorn apparel, we can show our Penn State pride while simultaneously wearing classy pieces. Slater Zorn is a luxury fashion company that combines collegiate pride with tasteful and classic materials. Beth Wittig, the founder of the company described the clothing as a “Curated, well-put-together collection of clothes that I would want to wear.” Read more.

 

Weighing In: The Skinny on Your Favorite Beach Drinks

952bc1bccae5514a62f45782c81ec05cWhen you’re sitting on the beach this Spring Break, the last thing you’re craving is that bottle of lukewarm water sitting untouched at the bottom of your tote bag next to your sunscreen and broken flip flop (yes – singular ‘flop.’ Stuff happens.). Sand and sun are supposed to add up to fun, but being the little Miss Calorie Counter of your group is sure to turn your vacation into a total drag.

You’ve been told the same thing approximately 1,000,003 times (give or take): sugary drinks are bad news. So does that mean your favorite beach beverages are officially off the menu if you want to maintain that bikini-bod you worked so hard for?

Thank the sweet Pinterest gods watching over cyberspace, Valley has rounded up a few tips and tricks from your favorite website to get you through break. Read more.