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Olivia Lare

Liv Lare is currently a junior at Penn State pursuing a major in Economics and a minor in Journalism. In addition to writing for VALLEY, she loves to spend her time working out, getting creative through art, or amping up her personal style by online shopping.

Self-Improvement

What to do This Holiday Season Based on Your Zodiac Sign

By Olivia Lare

The holiday’s are officially upon us with endless ways to spend time with your family and friends. Not every holiday activity may fit your personality,…

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Beauty & Health

A Guide to Charcuterie Boards

By Olivia Lare

An aesthetically pleasing charcuterie board is the perfect appetizer for any gathering this holiday season. Whether you’re getting together with family or having a night…

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This Just In

2021 New York City Marathon Recap

By Olivia Lare

This year on Nov. 7, 33,000 runners participated in the 50th New York City Marathon. From the world’s top professional runners to everyday athletes, runners…

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Recipes, VALLEY

Sweet Potato Recipes You Must Try This Fall

By Olivia Lare

Colder weather is now upon us, and we’re finally making use of those jackets and coats that have been collecting dust all year long. This…

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Fashion

Cow Print: Trendy or Timeless?

By Olivia Lare

In the past year, animal prints have gained back popularity in the fashion world. We’ve seen cheetah and leopard print become wildly popular where it…

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Fashion

A Style Guide To Corduroy

By Olivia Lare

Corduroy has rapidly grown in popularity since the 1970s, and there are numerous ways to style it. It can get tough to put together an…

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Beauty & Health

A New Way To Eat Your Veggies

By Olivia Lare

Incorporating all five servings of fruits and vegetables into your diet can be hard as a college student. While managing a full-time class schedule and…

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Self-Improvement

Let’s Talk: Cooking as a Therapy Tool

By Olivia Lare

Once again we’ve reached that point in the semester where exams, projects and homework assignments seem to be taking over our lives. These increased feelings…

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Campus Culture

Irving’s Or Bagel Crust? Let’s Debate.

By Olivia Lare

When it comes to bagels, there are a million ways to create the perfect weekend morning breakfast. There are always the classics such as a…

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Beauty & Health

Walk Your Way To Fitness

By Olivia Lare

The word “exercise” is pretty daunting for a lot of people. When we talk about exercise, our minds immediately think about exerting an immense amount…

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Campus Culture

Connecting Your Major With A Career

By Olivia Lare

Sometimes it feels like your major is leading you towards a dead end, when in reality, there are endless career opportunities for each and every…

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Self-Improvement

The Gym Motivation You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Olivia Lare

Finding the motivation to get into a gym routine is tough. Creating a bomb playlist, reading the corny motivational quotes, or trying to find a…

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This Just In

Speaking Up About Mental Health: Olympic Athlete Addition

By Olivia Lare

The Summer Olympics have come to an end, and the hundreds of competing athletes have made this year more memorable than ever after speaking up…

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Self-Improvement

The Best Summer Activity Based on Your Zodiac Sign

By Olivia Lare

Warm weather has finally arrived, and it’s finally time to start planning your summer. If you aren’t sure what to do on a beautiful summer…

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