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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

Paola Avazian

Paola Avazian, a second year student here at Penn State, is pursuing a major in journalism with minors in Spanish and entrepreneurship & innovation (ENTI). Aside from her interest in journalism, Paola enjoys traveling and constantly learning about new cultures while taking in new experiences along the way. Some of Paola's other interests include fitness, knowing latest fashion trends, discovering new music, and of course, hanging out with friends and family.

Self-Improvement

Perfectionism Isn’t SO Pure

By Paola Avazian

From when we were little kids, we could not identify how perfectionism is a brain effect. Perfectionists are always looking for ways to improve, extremely…

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Beauty & Health

The Advantages of Aloe Vera

By Paola Avazian

Is that the stuff you put on your body when you get an atrocious sunburn? Think again. Aloe Vera straight from the plant rather than…

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Entertainment

The Art of Comedic Relief

By Paola Avazian

In today’s world, humor is more than just a way to pass the time on social media. It’s a tool, a shield, and for many…

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Self-Improvement

The Laws of Yin & Yang

By Paola Avazian

“Don’t you ever, in your life, dim your light for nobody,” Tyler The Creator once said. As humans, we tend to conform to a negative…

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Beauty & Health, Recipes

The Meal Prep Phenomenon

By Paola Avazian

If you’ve ever looked at a fridge full of identical containers and thought, “Who are we cooking for, an army?” — welcome to the world…

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Self-Improvement

Aware & Aggravated

By Paola Avazian

In our hearts, we trust. But how much of our emotions and behavior can we really trust? Social media personality and influencer Leo Skepi is…

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Self-Improvement

The Less I Know The Better

By Paola Avazian

To know or not to know, that is the question to be asking yourself. William Shakespeare may have proposed the question first, but what good…

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Entertainment

And It Was Called Yellow, “The Sequel”

By Paola Avazian

Coldplay fans have been buzzing about the release of their new album “Moon Music” on October 4th. The band’s 10th studio album has already been described…

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Self-Improvement

The Ex Effect

By Paola Avazian

“Shout out to my ex, you’re really quite the mess!” Don’t worry, you may have heard those famous lines from a popular song produced back…

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Self-Improvement

Where’d All The Time Go?

By Paola Avazian

As the infamous Ferris Bueller once said: “Life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in a while you might miss…

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Self-Improvement

Amber is the Color of Your Energy

By Paola Avazian

Brainstorm, take yourself away from the norm. After giving “Amber” by 311 a listen, the song can have the ability to transport your mind to…

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Self-Improvement

The Change Theory

By Paola Avazian

Alexa, play The Longest Wave by Red Hot Chili Peppers. On a day to day basis, we ride the wave of life full of many…

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Self-Improvement

The Silver Lining of It

By Paola Avazian

What is so elusive about this “it” we often refer to?  It may unravel an internal struggle, an untold story, or the fear of judgment….

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Entertainment

“Hit Me Hard and Soft” Hard Launch

By Paola Avazian

Billie Eilish fans, Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” is set to make its debut on May…

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Fashion

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

By Paola Avazian

As summer approaches, the quest for the perfect workplace attire intensifies. With rising temperatures, the need for breathable and stylish footwear becomes paramount. Navigating Workplace…

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Beauty & Health

What’s In Your Grocery Cart?

By Paola Avazian

There is certainly a battle of nutritional warfare as you and your roommates fill up your individual, red shopping carts with every sweet and salty…

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Entertainment

‘Eternal Sunshine’ In Spring 2024

By Paola Avazian

Ariana Grande, the powerhouse vocalist and cultural icon, made an impactful statement this International Women’s Day with the release of her highly anticipated album, “Eternal…

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Beauty & Health

Too Much Fun Under The Sun?

By Paola Avazian

Ah, spring break. A time for sun, sand, and that oh-so-desirable bronze glow. But what happens when your quest for the perfect tan goes horribly,…

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Beauty & Health

The Rise of Young Beauty Gurus

By Paola Avazian

Picture this, you are at the tender age of 11, holiday cash burning a hole in your pocket. The days of Claire’s and Justice excitement…

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Fashion

The Romantic Rosette Revolution

By Paola Avazian

Flowers for spring isn’t an exactly groundbreaking idea. From TikTok aesthetics like “balletcore,” and “coquette” ruling everyone’s FYPs, to watching them dominate Spring/Summer 2024 runways,…

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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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