Straight Talk: Pride Month
It’s April in State College and that means it’s Penn State Pride Month.
Campus Culture
Easter Weekend State College Edition
Are you stuck in State College wondering how to spend your weekend now that you won’t be home for your annual family brunch? Don’t fret just yet because VALLEY has your guide to all that you can do this weekend and more.
Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2019 Campus Culture Section Opener: Shumaila Fatima
Shumaila Fatima has a kind heart, a lot of knowledge and an immense amount of passion for her work. As a graduate student here at Penn State, Shumaila is dedicated to her studies with a focus in international affairs and economic development.
Surprise Penn State, the Jonas Brothers are in Town
We Are … in State College! On April 5, the Jonas Brothers surprised everyone in State College (and Twitter) by performing at Champs Downtown right here in Penn State.
Spring 2019 Cover Story: Bulletproof
Olivia Morrison grew up not knowing what a normal childhood was. From frequent trips to the doctor’s office and incessant testing, there wasn’t a lot she could relate to with her peers.
Things To Do Around Campus This Blue-White Weekend
It’s Blue-White weekend, which means alumni, fans and visitors will flood into University Park from Friday until Sunday to enjoy all that this jam-packed weekend has to offer.
Professional Piercing: What it’s Like to Nudge the Needle
VALLEY dropped into Ikonic Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio to talk to Jesse Barto about what it’s like to be a body piercer.
Parents Weekend 101
It’s that time of year when the weather starts getting nicer and parents are coming to Happy Valley to spend the weekend meeting your friends and walking around campus enjoying the beautiful sunshine.
THON 2020: Get Involved
Executive Director of THON 2020, Regina Duesler, planned and executed the first-ever THON Spring Involvement Fair in order to educate the Penn State community on the many different ways to get involved in THON.
The Penn State Powwow
Penn State students are very accustomed to gathering as a Penn State family, but it isn’t often that we get the opportunity to gather as something greater and for a meaning that’s outside the realm of PSU.
One Beast of a Company: Release Sunglasses
Not many college students are able to boast about owning their own company, but Penn State juniors Joshua Shikoff and Max Wasserman can.
Vote for Me, Penn State!
With the primary elections starting February 3, 2020, we can guess that Penn State will be playing host to several presidential hopefuls over the next half year.
The Success of this Year’s “Arts in the Valley” Spring Showcase
This past Thursday, March 28, the Performing Arts Council (PAC) along with our staff at VALLEY helped put on its annual spring showcase called “Arts in the Valley.”
Resources For The Relocating Intern
If internship hunting was not stressful enough, finding housing for an internship that relocates you is certainly anxiety-inducing.
Tuition Going Towards Social Life
College tuition is more than just a payment for your classes. It’s an investment in your academic skills, social skills and everything in between.
Taylor O’Toole: Balancing Law School And Life
Law school is notorious for being difficult and, for some, extremely overwhelming. But for Penn State Law student Taylor O’Toole, her commitment to herself helps to manage those feelings.
Smoothie Bowls Strike Again – Frutta Bowls Edition
Another week, another smoothie bowl shop. A new smoothie shop has opened up in downtown State College, and Penn State students are all for it. Frutta Bowls, a “superfood cafe,” had its grand opening on Saturday, March 23.
Movie Monday at the State Theatre
Waking up for class or work is a bummer after the high of the weekend. It’s a good thing that the State Theatre started their Monday Movie Series.
The Hierarchy of State College Pizza
In the late hours of the night, hundreds of students roam downtown in search of something to eat after a long night of partying. While there are lots of options open late, a lot of people tend to lean towards one popular snack: pizza.
Khalid’s Free Spirited Van Tour: Penn State Edition
If you’re a free spirited friend, we hope you didn’t miss out on Khalid’s Free Spirit Van Tour that stopped by University Park. The tour hit up Penn State on March 22 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. to give away exclusive “Free Spirit” merch.