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Kira Sarsfield

Self-Improvement

Sexual Wellness and Self-Care Go Hand-In-Hand

By Kira Sarsfield

Self-care is important, right? Duh! Getting enough sleep, doing a face mask, and going for a walk are all ways to master the art of loving…

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Campus Culture

College After The Pandemic: How Zoom Has Changed The College Landscape

By Kira Sarsfield

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, video platform Zoom has become a household name. With over 485 million downloads in 2020, Zoom made the transition to…

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Campus Culture

How To Become a LinkedIn Influencer

By Kira Sarsfield

Move over Instagram — LinkedIn is the new form of social media that college students are using everyday. From internship to networking opportunities, LinkedIn is…

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This Just In

Banned Books: Our Public School System Today

By Kira Sarsfield

Censorship in public schools is nothing new. For decades, the public school system has upheld strict guidelines for ‘appropriate’ instructional materials and topics.  However, due…

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Beauty & Health

Personalized Skin Care: Yay Or Nay?

By Kira Sarsfield

Let’s face the facts — everybody’s skin is different. When it comes to skincare, consumers favor different brands and products. As a result of this,…

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Beauty & Health

Luxury Brands: The Next Best Hygiene Products

By Kira Sarsfield

Say goodbye to harsh hand sanitizers and soaps! Since the coronavirus pandemic has changed the hygiene industry, luxury brands have been stepping up their game….

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Self-Improvement

Penn State’s Declassified Burnout Survival Guide

By Kira Sarsfield

We’ve all experienced college burnout, especially post-midterms. For students, college burnout feels like an endless cycle of exhaustion and stress. To help college students cope…

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Self-Improvement

5 Productivity Applications You Need To Try

By Kira Sarsfield

With midterms right around the corner, it is essential that all college students manage productivity and stress levels. There’s nothing like a good study session…

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Campus Culture

The Dos and Don’ts Of White Out Weekend

By Kira Sarsfield

Are you ready for Penn State football? Known as one of the biggest weekends in State College, White Out weekend is upon us! With ESPN’s College…

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Fashion

Won’t You Take Me To… The 80s?

By Kira Sarsfield

Fashion trends on the popular social media platform, TikTok, have made it to the runways this year. Between athleisure and neon prints, the 80s are…

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Campus Culture

Let’s Talk About Wellness!

By Kira Sarsfield

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, colleges all over the nation have canceled spring break to reduce travel rates. In turn, the spring semester has started to…

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Entertainment

Spotify Wrapped 2020: What You Need To Know

By Kira Sarsfield

It’s that time of year… Where Spotify users justify their side in the Apple Music vs Spotify debate. With college students all over the nation…

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Self-Improvement

Decoding Your Love Language

By Kira Sarsfield

Let’s face it—everyone loves someone in this world. Whether it’s your mother, high school crush, or even your dog — everyone loves and has loved…

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Beauty & Health

Your Guide to Getting Your Nails Done During A Pandemic

By Kira Sarsfield

Let’s face it — we all love having our nails done. From the excitement of scrolling through Pinterest to pick your next nail design, getting…

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Entertainment

And the Category Is… “Jeopardy” Replacements!

By Kira Sarsfield

Due to long-time “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek passing away on Nov. 8, the hunt is on to continue Trebek’s legacy. Speculations have been circling around who is next in line for this prestigious position, with loyal “Jeopardy!” watchers and sports betting companies placing their picks.

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Campus Culture

Your Ultimate White Out 2020 Playlist

By Kira Sarsfield

You know what time of year it is… football season! With the Big 10 agreeing to a 2020 season with no fans, the student section…

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Self-Improvement

It’s Internship Season: Your Guide To Internship Sites For College Students

By Kira Sarsfield

It’s that time of year… internship season! VALLEY has created a guide of the best internship websites for college students looking to spice up their LinkedIn.

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Fashion

Collared Sweatshirts and Pleated Mini Skirts: Your Fall 2020 Stylebook

By Kira Sarsfield

Pleated mini skirts and collared shirts are making a comeback this season, thanks to popular social media platform Tik Tok.

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Entertainment

Call Her Daddy Timeline: The Downfall of Barstool’s Most Iconic Podcast

By Kira Sarsfield

Alexandra Cooper and Sofia Franklyn have become feminist icons in our society today, normalizing the concept of women’s “locker-room” talk and openly discussing sexual experiences…

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Campus Culture, Features

The Life of Bisman “Biz” Deol: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Legacy

By Kira Sarsfield

Let’s face it — Penn State students all share one general goal: the dream to create an unforgettable legacy. The immense impact of creating a legacy is vital to the Penn State culture — enabling students to find their true selves outside of the classroom.

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