HIMYM: The End of an Era
This Monday marks the end of the 9 year Emmy award winning sitcom How I Met Your Mother. With so many seasons comes millions of fans, and with those fans comes the theories about how the show will end.
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Texting Anxiety
Texting. It’s been a huge part of our lives ever since the fifth grade when Razr flip-phones were all the rage. But as we got older, texting became more than just “omg lollllllz” to a legitimate form of communication. Granted, choosing from a range of emojis and texting an attractive boy you’ve had your eye on never gets olds, but what happens when good ‘ole social anxiety starts to affect how you text?
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Valley Pick of the Week: Lupita Nyongo’s Lip Balm
f you were as glued to the Oscars as I was, it’s pretty obvious what the next beauty craze is: Lupita Nyongo’s blue lip balm. In case you missed the show, Ellen Degeneres casually ordered pizza for the celebs (as one does) and later went around collecting everyone’s cut. No, not even Brangelina was safe from pitching in. When Lupita Nyongo’s time came, all she had to offer Ellen was her mysterious blue lip balm as compensation.
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MCM: Olympian Edition
Our country is awesome—there is no doubt about that. With the Olympics taking place in Sochi this winter, we have an even better reason to show our patriotism (‘MURICA!) It’s no secret that the world’s best athletes have crazy amounts of talent, but let’s not exclude the MAJOR eye candy that comes along with it. Just in case you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t seen these golden boys all over your TV, we’ve got you covered. They can be our #mancrushmonday anytime.
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THON 2014: If You Could Have One Wish
What do you get when you combine 46 hours of dance with over 700 people standing for the cause? Cravings, delirium and a ton of fun – and that’s not even the tip of the iceberg. By now, the dancers have been standing for over a day, and are still going strong.
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THON 2014: What’s In Your Fannypack?
There are a ton of components that make up THON – canning, bake sales, organizations, committees and performers, oh my! But there’s one thing that stands out from the rest. Dancers would suffer without them, tudents all across campus spend a majority of their time looking for the perfect one and yes, they’re usually bedazzled. That’s right – it’s the fannypack.
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Best of THON 2014: THON’s Most Fashionable
THON is all ‘For the Kids,’ and what better way to tap into your inner child than through your outfit? 46 hours is a long time to be on your feet, so decking yourself in dancer gear to the max adds some fun to the hard work. Between the tutus, fanny packs, hats and sneakers, Valley couldn’t get enough.
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Tips for Styling Curly Hair
Curly hair has a mind of its own. It’s all the things hair can be, rolled up into one texture – tangled (and not the elegant Rapunzel kind), voluminous, frizzy, soft and just downright annoying. If curly hair could be described in a song, it would hands down be Katy Perry’s “Hot N Cold”.
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Student Pink Zone “Pinks Out” the BJC
Sunday marked the 8th annual Lady Lions Pink Zone Game at the Bryce Jordan Center, sponsored by Pennsylvania Pink Zone and Penn State’s Student Pink Zone. The Lady Lions took on Wisconsin in an exciting game dedicated to honoring Breast Cancer survivors and raising money for the cure.
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Transgender in the Media
The media is a powerful thing. If you think about it, every piece of information we know about the world has been expressed or portrayed in the media. Television, movies, magazines, ad campaigns, newspapers, whatever channel it may be.
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The $20 Makeup Challenge
A constant battle college girls face is experiencing the urge to shop while living on a strict budget. The ultimate sacrifice is deciding whether to buy a new purse or buy your weekly groceries. I getcha girl, it’s rough. My vice–splurging on makeup. Between MAC, NYX, Estee Lauder, and Urban Decay, it can be tempting to spend all your money on high-end makeup.
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Flirting Fails
Admit it, Penn Staters. You’ve been there. You know what I’m talking about, don’t pretend you don’t. It’s plagued every single lady since the beginning of time. It’s the flirting fail.
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So Typical Penn Stater Wardrobes
College is about expression, and when students are wrapped up in extra-curriculars and classes, there’s no better way to express yourself on-the-go than through your style. But take a closer look, and the Penn State campus has an interesting take on fashion. Think Animal House meets Pretty Little Liars, and then add a blasé attitude.
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The Power of the Clash
Though fashion is all about creativity and freedom of expression, there are basic, unspoken rules everyone knows. Black and navy together? Watch your step. Legs or cleavage? Never both. And always keep your LBD on hand…blah, blah, blah.
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Going the Distance: Attending School Across the Country
If you stop a Penn State student on the street and ask where they are from, 75 percent of the time the answer will be Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or “just outside Philadelphia/Pittsburgh” – no surprise there. But let’s not forget the select few who give the unexpected answers like Texas, California or Florida.
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The College Stereotype: Finding Yourself
Since we were young, our elders constantly painted a picture of what college would be like: the daunting exam weeks, the role of Greek life, the temptations of the party scene – we’ve heard it all. But one specific go-to idea about university life has brought on the pressure big time.
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It’s in the Jeans: Dressing for Your Figure
A fashionable, durable pair of jeans can be a girl’s best friend. They can be used for almost any occasion – a night out with your closest friends, dinner with your boyfriend’s family or even for surviving a long day of classes.
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