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    • Naked or Nude: What are you?
      Naked or Nude: What are you?
    • In Support of Lip Stains
      In Support of Lip Stains
    • The Mielle Scare…
      The Mielle Scare…
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • Why Everyone is Obsessing Over the Dubai Trip
      Why Everyone is Obsessing Over the Dubai Trip
    • Heading for Stardom
      Heading for Stardom
    • Why Does My Girlfriend Like Joe Burrow so Much?
      Why Does My Girlfriend Like Joe Burrow so Much?
  • Campus Culture
    • Cara Ammon: From PSU to ‘The Bachelor’
      Cara Ammon: From PSU to ‘The Bachelor’
    • What You Should Order at Starbucks Based On Your Angel Number
      What You Should Order at Starbucks Based On Your Angel Number
    • Opinion: Why I Love Being a World Campus Student
      Opinion: Why I Love Being a World Campus Student
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • Why Wear Jeans on the Red Carpet?
      Why Wear Jeans on the Red Carpet?
    • Six Trends to Expect at the Grammys
      Six Trends to Expect at the Grammys
    • Faux Fur-tastic or Disaster: Schiaparelli 2023
      Faux Fur-tastic or Disaster: Schiaparelli 2023
  • Self-Improvement
    • Exploring The World of Escapism
      Exploring The World of Escapism
    • A Bouquet of Happiness: Buying Flowers During Wintertime
      A Bouquet of Happiness: Buying Flowers During Wintertime
    • The Reader’s Burnout
      The Reader’s Burnout
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • LSU v. The Livvy Dunne Fanbase
      LSU v. The Livvy Dunne Fanbase
    • Gun Violence Must End. Here’s How to Help.
      Gun Violence Must End. Here’s How to Help.
    • Have we changed since 2020?
      Have we changed since 2020?
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Margaret Fletcher

Margaret "MJ" Fletcher is a senior at Penn State from Pittsburgh, PA studying Data Analysis in Public Policy. After her graduation in December 2022, she hopes to work as a policy analyst for a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating meaningful change in law and education policy. In her free time, Margaret loves working with kids, contributing to humanitarian efforts, and engaging in artistic expression through painting, singing, and creative writing.

Campus Culture

3D Bioprinting: Penn State Revolutionizes Cancer Research

By Margaret Fletcher

Most retro TV shows and movies portrayed the 21st century as a shiny, modern, futuristic landscape full of flying cars, moving sidewalks, and a completely…

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Campus Culture

Penn State presents: Love Your Body Week

By Margaret Fletcher

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wished for a slimmer waist, a better complexion or a completely different body, you’re not alone. According…

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Beauty & Health

Lined Lids

By Margaret Fletcher

They say that the eyes are the window to the soul. Sometimes, they’re also a window into the season’s latest trends and styles. When the…

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Campus Culture

The Gutterman Family Center for Jewish Life

By Margaret Fletcher

When you leave for college, many adult responsibilities start to emerge on your radar. Some are universal: learning how to do your own laundry, trying…

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Fashion

Skirts, Pants and Skorts… Oh My!

By Margaret Fletcher

The year was 2006. You waited patiently as your neighbors slowly filed out of the school bus, but once your feet hit the pavement, you…

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This Just In

The Legacy of Serena Williams

By Margaret Fletcher

After announcing her retirement earlier this year, the world of professional tennis has taken a moment to reflect upon the career and legacy of Serena…

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Campus Culture

LGBTQ+ Culture and History at Penn State

By Margaret Fletcher

Each year, when the calendar strikes June, corporations across the globe rebrand their image to incorporate rainbow themes and other symbols that represent the LGTBQ+…

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Fashion

School of Rock in Session: Punk Prep Prevails

By Margaret Fletcher

As the dog days of summer draw to a close, the ethereal essence of autumn is swirling around State College. Trips to the pumpkin patch,…

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Campus Culture

Summer in State College

By Margaret Fletcher

When you think of State College, you probably think of tailgating before football games in the fall, sledding on the HUB Lawn in the winter…

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Campus Culture

The Playhouse Theatre Presents: “Brigadoon”

By Margaret Fletcher

When someone talks about Penn State, it’s easy to picture tailgates at Beaver Stadium before a football game or the Bryce Jordan Center at full…

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Fashion

Til’ Valentino Do Us Part: Nicola Peltz Weds Brooklyn Beckham

By Margaret Fletcher

As the ice melts away and the flowers bloom once again, love is in the air. Wedding season has officially commenced, and it has everyone…

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This Just In

Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka: Ministers Resign

By Margaret Fletcher

A rapid wave of resignations among high-ranking government officials has taken Sri Lanka by storm in the midst of the worst economic crisis faced by…

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Campus Culture

VALLEY Exclusive: Sitting Down with Executive Director of Movin’ On 2022

By Margaret Fletcher

After what felt like an eternal winter, the sun is finally shining in State College once more. The birds are singing, the air is fresh…

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Campus Culture

Where The Palmer Meets The Arboretum

By Margaret Fletcher

Earlier this year, Penn State’s Palmer Museum of Art celebrated its 50th anniversary. As the largest collection of art exhibitions between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, the…

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Beauty & Health

Shampoo: Is It Splurge-Worthy?

By Margaret Fletcher

In the era of TikTok trends and debates about the best styling techniques for show-stopping strands, you might not know where to begin when it…

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Fashion

Mean Mugler: The Life of Luxury

By Margaret Fletcher

The fashion world suffered a tremendous loss in the wake of the recent death of iconic fashion designer, Thierry Mugler. Mugler was a distinguished figure…

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Entertainment

Big Time Buzz: The Return of Big Time Rush

By Margaret Fletcher

The year is 2009. You get home from school, kick off your Ugg boots and sit down in front of the TV. You decide to…

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Entertainment

Where Joe Rogan Meets Spotify

By Margaret Fletcher

Over the past few years, Spotify has become one of the most popular streaming services across the globe. Users have enjoyed utilizing the service to…

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Self-Improvement

Raggedy REM: Why Good Sleep Matters

By Margaret Fletcher

It’s nearing midnight, and you still have to tackle a mound of schoolwork before your 9 a.m. class. Do you stay up into the early…

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This Just In

Remembering Cheslie Kryst

By Margaret Fletcher

Beauty pageants are not just about looks. Contestants are praised for their beauty, but they are also valued for their passions, goals and contributions to…

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Founded in 2007, VALLEY is Penn State's premier student-run life and style magazine. Our mission is to recognize other students for their academic and extracurricular accomplishments, and to feature local style, entertainment and lifestyle trends. We publish one print issue a semester and also post daily online content throughout the academic year.

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