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      Back to Brown: The Cult-Following of Alix Earle
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      Velma: Is it really that bad?
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      Everything Prince Harry Reveals in His Tell-All Memoir “Spare”
  • Campus Culture
    • The Single Girls of State: Resolutions Revisited
      The Single Girls of State: Resolutions Revisited
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      How To Maximize The Weeks Leading Up To Thon
    • The Single Girls of State: The Ross Geller Effect
      The Single Girls of State: The Ross Geller Effect
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    • Vivienne’s Legacy: How Westwood Merged Politics and Fashion
      Vivienne’s Legacy: How Westwood Merged Politics and Fashion
    • Ashley Rous is Redefining Influencer Fashion
      Ashley Rous is Redefining Influencer Fashion
  • Self-Improvement
    • Exploring The World of Escapism
      Exploring The World of Escapism
    • TED Talk vs. TikTok: Adopting Mindful Habits
      TED Talk vs. TikTok: Adopting Mindful Habits
    • The Best Mental Health Instagram Accounts
      The Best Mental Health Instagram Accounts
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • “El Chapo’s” Son Arrested, Sparking Cartel Violence in Mexico
      “El Chapo’s” Son Arrested, Sparking Cartel Violence in Mexico
    • The Epic Demise of Andrew Tate
      The Epic Demise of Andrew Tate
    • A Tribute to Barbara Walters
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Mariah Dougherty

Mariah Dougherty

Mariah is a Senior at Penn State, studying advertising with minors in sociology and global studies. She is a web writer for VALLEY Mag and takes great pride in her column "The Single Girls of State." Mariah was recently chosen to be the Web Director for VALLEY and is so excited to get started! During her free time she enjoys scrolling through TikTok, drinking coffee and thrifting with her friends!

Campus Culture, The Single Girls of State

The Single Girls of State: Resolutions Revisited

By Mariah Dougherty

The first article I ever wrote for The Single Girls of State was an investigative story of sorts. After watching men fumble on dating apps,…

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The Single Girls of State: The Ross Geller Effect

By Mariah Dougherty

Being a young, sorta old person (second semester senior) has taught me two things. Rachel and Joey should have been endgame and I need to…

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The Single Girls of State: Factory Reset

By Mariah Dougherty

While I don’t wear a Penn State backpack or fly around campus on a scooter, I have spent the past three years of my life…

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This Just In

Campus Testimonials: Penn State Students React to the Overturning of Roe V. Wade

By Mariah Dougherty

On June 24th, the U.S Supreme Court announced their decision to overturn Roe Vs Wade. As a college magazine, we feel it is imperative to…

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Campus Culture, The Single Girls of State

The Single Girls of State: Full Circle

By Mariah Dougherty

 I have been writing this column for four months now! As this semester draws to a close, it only feels right to share the greatest…

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The Single Girls of State: The Plot

By Mariah Dougherty

I am a firm believer in rock bottom. In the past month, things have repeatedly not gone as planned. From rejection and canceled travel plans…

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The Single Girls of State: The Rebrand

By Mariah Dougherty

I am a young woman living in central Pennsylvania. I go to classes, work my part-time job and can be regularly seen wearing a fabulous…

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The Single Girls of State: Oops!

By Mariah Dougherty

I did it again. I have found myself in the precarious position of jumping the gun. If you read my last column you may have…

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The Single Girls of State: Cruel Intentions

By Mariah Dougherty

He’s just not that into you. We’ve all seen the movie and heard the words, but my question this week is this: when is it…

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The Single Girls of State: Green Flags

By Mariah Dougherty

I am a cynic. We’ve all known this. When I began this column, I only had one goal — to showcase how bad dating is…

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The Single Girls of State: Spring Cleaning

By Mariah Dougherty

Breaking news! We have entered the time of year where State College is not only bearable, but many would argue, kind of . . ….

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The Single Girls of State: Are We Crazy?

By Mariah Dougherty

Hi. My name is Mariah, and I am addicted to iced coffee, gossip and apparently swiping right on boys who suck at pickup lines. Last…

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The Single Girls of State: The Fundamentals of *Not* Caring

By Mariah Dougherty

Ladies, listen up. In the last two weeks I have had a breakthrough. When it comes to dating, everyone always says the secret is to…

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Campus Culture

The Single Girls of State: And Her Galentines

By Mariah Dougherty

If you have been reading my articles, you probably could have guessed that my favorite show is Sex and the City. This show is the…

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The Single Girls of State: Blue Crush

By Mariah Dougherty

My inner thirteen-year-old self still feels like finding someone cute is embarrassing. THERE, I said it.  I think that crushes should be taken to the…

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The Single Girls Of State: Kryptonite

By Mariah Dougherty

Last week I told a tale of desperation, and this week … won’t be any different! As an Aries woman, I am pretty bitter when…

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The Single Girls of State: Low Resolution

By Mariah Dougherty

Was your New Years resolution to go to the gym more? To go to all of your 9 a.m. classes? To eat better? To save…

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Campus Culture

The Coziest Spots on Campus

By Mariah Dougherty

Sadly, we have reached the point of the semester where the outdoors must be avoided at all costs. We’ve gone from searching for an empty…

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Beauty & Health

Euphoria Makeup: The Season Two Premiere

By Mariah Dougherty

After a three-year hiatus, “Euphoria” has officially returned for season two. The first episode “Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door,” was…

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