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      The Rib Readjustment Revolution
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      The Perfume Effect
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      Sundays are for the Girls
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      Welcome to Derry: A New Chapter for an Old Fear
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      GAP’s “Give Your Gift” Holiday Campaign
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      Students Support Peers Amid SNAP Uncertainty
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      Greek Sing 2025 Recap
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      100 Years of Kick Lines & Sequins
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      What Are You Wearing to the End of the World?
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      2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Red Carpet Looks
  • Self-Improvement
    • The Last Thing We’ll Ever Do Together is Never Speak Again
      The Last Thing We’ll Ever Do Together is Never Speak Again
    • The Grandma In You
      The Grandma In You
    • A Month From Now
      A Month From Now
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • FDA Warns Against Counterfeit Botox Amid Reports of Severe Health Risks  
      FDA Warns Against Counterfeit Botox Amid Reports of Severe Health Risks  
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      The People’s Voices
    • NYC Marathon 2025
      NYC Marathon 2025

Bella Speir

Bella Speir is a Senior studying journalism at Penn State. When she is not busy writing you will probably find her watching some Real Housewives franchise.

Caramel Afternoon: New Bakery Opens in State College
Campus Culture

Caramel Afternoon: New Bakery Opens in State College

By Bella Speir

When Caramel Afternoon opened its doors on June 28 at 216 E. Calder Way in State College, it marked a significant milestone in Seyhan Baskaya’s…

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State College Man Freed After 40 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned, Now Faces Deportation
This Just In

State College Man Freed After 40 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned, Now Faces Deportation

By Bella Speir

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, a longtime State College resident, was released last week after spending more than 40 years in a maximum-security prison in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania….

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The Necessary Conversation Podcast
Entertainment

The Necessary Conversation Podcast

By Bella Speir

We live in a time when having open and honest conversations feels harder than ever. The media is so polarized now that everyone’s opinions are…

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This Just In

Waste Of Space

By Bella Speir

On April 14, Blue Origin launched its first all-woman journey to space. The crew included singer Katy Perry, broadcast journalist Gayle King, journalist and philanthropist…

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Beauty & Health

BIAB: The Secret to Stronger, Healthier Nails

By Bella Speir

Getting a fresh set of acrylic or gel nails always feels great at first. But after a couple of weeks, the rapid nail growth starts…

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This Just In

The Rise and Theft of Jellycat

By Bella Speir

Over $26,000 worth of Jellycat toys were stolen from an independent store in Somerset, England, on March. 30. The burglary took place around 4:40 a.m….

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This Just In

The Thistle: Glasgow’s First Safer Drug Consumption Facility

By Bella Speir

On Jan. 13, the first safer drug consumption facility in the United Kingdom was opened in Glasgow, Scotland. The facility named The Thistle, is a…

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This Just In

Two Astronauts Return to Earth After Nine Months in Space

By Bella Speir

On June 5. 2024, Sunita Wiliams and Butch Wilmore, two NASA astronauts, set off for a week-long trip as Boeing Starliner’s first astronauts. However, that…

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This Just In

Poppi’s path to PepsiCo

By Bella Speir

PepsiCo buys Poppi, the prebiotic soda brand for $1.9 billion. The company announced the deal as part of its strategy to ‘evolve its portfolio’ and…

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Entertainment

Joy the birth of IVF

By Bella Speir

Netflix released its film “Joy The Birth of IVF,” on Nov. 22, 2024. The movie follows three British medical professionals—Robert Edwards (James Norton), Patrick Steptoe…

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Campus Culture

Elevator Talk: The Decline of Small Talk

By Bella Speir

We live in a fast-paced, high-pressure world, and small talk seems to be slowly disappearing. As we increasingly rely on our phones to fill uncomfortable…

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Self-Improvement

You’re Going To Be Judged Anyway

By Bella Speir

We live in a world surrounded by judgment. It’s universal. Instead of fearing it, harness that fear and use it to live as your truest,…

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This Just In

Elon Musk’s Election Lottery

By Bella Speir

On Oct. 19, 2024, at a rally in Harrisburg, Pa., Elon Musk announced an election lottery for voters in Pa. and other swing states. One…

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Fashion

The Rise And Fall Of The Backpack

By Bella Speir

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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Entertainment

“Heartstopper,” Breaking the Barriers Surrounding Male Mental Health

By Bella Speir

“Heartstopper” is a popular British TV show based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novel. It is now in its third season, which premiered Oct. 3, 2024….

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This Just In

Crisis in the Amazon

By Bella Speir

The largest river in the world is facing severe drought. In any crisis, knowing the facts is key, as it encourages people to enact change. Every…

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This Just In

Remembering Ukraine

By Bella Speir

Nearly two years later, the war continues, with intense fighting and ongoing resistance from the Ukrainian side.

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This Just In

Our Voices

By Bella Speir

On Aug. 26, 2024, the Taliban enacted a law prohibiting women from speaking in public. This legislation also forbids women from showing their faces in…

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Entertainment

The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives

By Bella Speir

Mormonism, also known as the LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), is a branch of Christianity that began in the 1800s. In 1820,…

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This Just In

Rumors To Recovery

By Bella Speir

On January 17, 2024, Kensington Palace announced that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, had been admitted to the hospital for abdominal surgery. They later…

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