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  • Beauty & Health
    • The Personality Of Favorites
      The Personality Of Favorites
    • Glow and Go: Why SPF Makeup Is Your Next Beauty Must-Have
      Glow and Go: Why SPF Makeup Is Your Next Beauty Must-Have
    • The Juice Edit
      The Juice Edit
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • De-Glorifying Celebrity Couples
      De-Glorifying Celebrity Couples
    • Temptation Island: The Men are not Men, They’re Children
      Temptation Island: The Men are not Men, They’re Children
    • Wrapped in an App: Superfan
      Wrapped in an App: Superfan
  • Campus Culture
    • A Toast to VALLEY
      A Toast to VALLEY
    • Celebrities Who Would’ve Been on VALLEY if They Attended Penn State
      Celebrities Who Would’ve Been on VALLEY if They Attended Penn State
    • Call It A Night
      Call It A Night
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • For the Love of Tote Bags
      For the Love of Tote Bags
    • The Stories Within Your Closet
      The Stories Within Your Closet
    • Music Festivals Are Taking Us Back to 2016
      Music Festivals Are Taking Us Back to 2016
  • Self-Improvement
    • A Lady Gaga Summer
      A Lady Gaga Summer
    • Reconnecting With Pink
      Reconnecting With Pink
    • The Unreliable Narrator of Our Lives
      The Unreliable Narrator of Our Lives
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • Opinion: The Reality of America’s School Shooting Crisis
      Opinion: The Reality of America’s School Shooting Crisis
    • Harvard Sues the Trump Administration
      Harvard Sues the Trump Administration
    • Waste Of Space
      Waste Of Space

Niswana Risal

Niswana is a senior at Penn State double majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science with a minor in Health Policy and Administration. In addition to writing for VALLEY since Spring 2021, her interests include politics, law, and BTS. When she’s not studying, she can be found either reading The New York Times or watching an episode of Criminal Minds. After university, Niswana plans to go to law school and become a human rights lawyer.

Campus Culture

Treats of State

By Niswana Risal

Have you ever found yourself wanting a sweet fix, but just could not decide what you wanted? Or perhaps what options you had? Luckily, VALLEY…

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Entertainment

Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Dies at 50

By Niswana Risal

On Friday, March 25, 2022, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was found dead in a hotel room in Bogotá, Colombia. He was 50 years old….

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This Just In

The Anti-LGBTQ Wave

By Niswana Risal

Just three months into the new year, over 230 bills have been introduced by lawmakers around the country to limit the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans….

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Entertainment

Meet Your New Bestie: Sarah Baska

By Niswana Risal

Are you in need of a bestie? Look no further. Sarah Baska is a YouTuber and social media personality. She got her start on Vine…

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Entertainment

An Introduction to K-pop

By Niswana Risal

South Korea is becoming a cultural powerhouse. From “Parasite” to “Squid Game,” fashion to technology and media to music, the country has broken barriers and…

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Self-Improvement

Do You Have An Inner Monologue? Let’s Find Out

By Niswana Risal

Hello there! Did you just hear that in your head? If so, this means you have an internal monologue or “inner voice” — a common…

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This Just In

Whistleblower Outs Facebook for Choosing ‘Profits Over Safety’

By Niswana Risal

Social media conglomerate Facebook has been scathed with revelations that have initiated an outpour of criticism from legislators and the public. Beginning in September 2021,…

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Entertainment

Why “Squid Game” Matters

By Niswana Risal

*This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s “Squid Game.”* Green tracksuits. Circle, square and triangle face masks. Dalgona candy. White slip-on Vans. In case you haven’t…

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This Just In

The Pandora Papers: What They Are and Why They Matter

By Niswana Risal

On Oct. 3, 2021, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) published 11.9 million confidential documents exposing secret offshore bank accounts of current and former…

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This Just In

“Build Back Better” 101: Reasoning and Controversy

By Niswana Risal

After signing his historic $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law in March 2021, President Joe Biden is moving on to the next chapter of…

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Entertainment

How “Sex Education” Is Honest About Relationships

By Niswana Risal

This article contains spoilers for seasons one, two and three of Netflix’s “Sex Education.” There are also mentions of homophobia and sexual assault. Netflix’s original…

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Entertainment

All the Netflix Shows and Movies Coming Your Way

By Niswana Risal

On Saturday, Sept. 25, Netflix streamed their first global fan event on YouTube, called “TUDUM” — aptly named after the distinctive sound you hear when…

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Entertainment

Songs That Will Help You Live Out Your Disco Fantasy

By Niswana Risal

The year is 1978. A rose gold mirror ball illuminates the wooden floors of the roller rink, guiding everyone around the circular pathway as the…

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This Just In

Have You Heard? California’s Recalling Their Governor

By Niswana Risal

California’s current governor, Gavin Newsom, faced a recall election on Tuesday, Sept. 14. The event has baffled political experts attempting to grapple with how a…

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This Just In

EU Recommends Halting Non-Essential Travel

By Niswana Risal

Thinking about traveling to Europe this fall? You might want to reconsider. On Monday, Aug. 30, the European Union (EU) recommended halting non-essential travel from…

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Fashion

Rcap: Looks From the 2021 Venice Film Festival

By Niswana Risal

In case you haven’t been on social media this week, the 78th annual Venice Film Festival (Sept. 1-11) has been decorating international headlines. Founded in…

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Self-Improvement

Does Coffee Help With Productivity? Let’s Debate

By Niswana Risal

Imagine a college student. What are they doing? Studying at the library, getting ready for a football game or waiting in line at Starbucks. What…

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Beauty & Health

’60s Beauty Trends Are Back — Here’s How to Get Them

By Niswana Risal

Beauty trends are an ever-changing cycle, so it’s no wonder the ‘60s have made their way back into the mainstream. But are we complaining? No!…

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Fashion

The Power of Billie Eilish’s British Vogue Cover

By Niswana Risal

It’s no secret that Billie Eilish is a Gen Z icon. The astronomical success of her debut studio album “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE…

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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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