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Sylvie August

Sylvie August is studying Digital & Print Journalism with a minor in Art History. You can find her making and drinking coffee, at the beach or singing in the car.

Entertainment

“Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” Brings Body Positivity to Dance

By Sylvie August

Watch out, world! The Amazon Prime Video original series “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” released eight episodes on March 25. Lizzo is searching…

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Entertainment

Notions of Nostalgia

By Sylvie August

After some time away, there is no feeling like coming back to your old favorite book, movie, song, television show or video game from years…

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Campus Culture

Religion and Spirituality on Campus

By Sylvie August

Religion means something different to every single person who hears the word. You may think of religion as something that people do not want to…

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Beauty & Health

Yoga: Demystifying the History

By Sylvie August

There are not a lot of practices people still do today that they did over 5,000 years ago. That’s what makes the practice of yoga…

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Beauty & Health, Recipes

A Toast to You!

By Sylvie August

It can be sweet, salty, savory, spicy or anything else you want it to be. Toast can be as dressed up as a fancy fig…

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Beauty & Health, Recipes

VALLEY’s Guide to Plant-Based Protein

By Sylvie August

It’s time to muscle up and talk about protein, VALLEY! Eating protein keeps you full longer, helps you feel strong and gives you more energy….

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Campus Culture

How to Celebrate Winter and the Holidays in State College

By Sylvie August

The holiday season is here in State College. The holiday season brings in nostalgia, excitement and fun activities whether you choose to stay at home…

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Entertainment

“Big Mouth,” Big Messages

By Sylvie August

Back for its fifth season, Netflix’s “Big Mouth” continues to combine raunchy comedy with childhood commentary. Although the early seasons focused primarily on the foibles…

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Campus Culture

Takeout Tonight

By Sylvie August

As the colder weather comes into State College, it becomes more difficult to resist it: comfort food! Chinese cuisine makes for excellent comfort food. VALLEY…

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Beauty & Health

Dirty Hair Don’t Care

By Sylvie August

Depending on your hair type, you may not have to wash your hair every day. In fact, sometimes going a few days without washing your…

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Self-Improvement

How To Be Your Own Best Friend

By Sylvie August

In your school or work, it’s easy to criticize yourself. When you judge yourself or criticize your own work, would you say the things you…

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Campus Culture

Do You Have Pet-tential?

By Sylvie August

A new furry best friend can liven up your life and give you a stronger sense of responsibility. However, adopting a pet requires proper finances,…

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Beauty & Health

Dumpling Culture

By Sylvie August

Different cultures and countries have developed their own cuisine throughout time, often exchanging culinary techniques with each other. Sometimes patterns between multiple types of cuisines…

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Beauty & Health, Recipes

A Spin on Favorite Fall Drinks

By Sylvie August

There are well-known and well-loved classic fall drinks like pumpkin spice lattes or apple cider, but there are ways to bring your fall drink game…

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Campus Culture

PSYouTube

By Sylvie August

On campus and on camera, you may see Penn State students with YouTube channels like Emma Doyle and Kayla Michaud. These students have found a…

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Beauty & Health

Aloe Love

By Sylvie August

Summer has come to its end, and the sunburns of the season have passed. One of the best ways to soothe a harsh sunburn is…

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Self-Improvement

Gains for Your Brain

By Sylvie August

Bonjour, VALLEY! It is time to warm up and flex your brain muscles. Learning a new language can keep your brain strong and healthy, even…

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This Just In

Taylor Swift Breaking Records With Her Records … Again

By Sylvie August

She’s done it again. Taylor Swift has broken many records throughout her career: youngest artist to win the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year in 2009,…

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This Just In

Fashion Fanatics Rejoice: the Met Gala’s Return

By Sylvie August

The Met Gala: where fashion and art mingle over drinks and entertainment in the presence of overwhelming glamour. A highly-anticipated event, the “party of the…

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Campus Culture

Sustainable Meets State: @diannes_psucloset

By Sylvie August

A Penn State mechanical engineering student from Dallas, Texas with a passion for fashion: meet Dianne Valera, owner of the Instagram page @diannes_psucloset.  Before Covid,…

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