
Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2020 Beauty and Health Section Opener: Sadie Bagdasian
Sadie Bagdasian was your average elementary school child, growing up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., before things took a turn in 2008. In the…
Read MoreSadie Bagdasian was your average elementary school child, growing up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., before things took a turn in 2008. In the…
Read MoreIf you scroll through Amara Eke’s art account on Instagram, you’ll be met with an explosion of vibrant colors and abstract patterns along with the…
Read MoreLike many young girls, McKenna Kimmel fell in love with “The Hunger Games” in middle school. She was inspired to take up archery and quickly noticed the lack of clothing for girls in the sport. Soon after, Quiver Archery Apparel was born.
Read MoreFor most people, seeing a movie does not hold much significance beyond the purpose of entertainment or to have something to do. For Natalie Ruiz, however, going to the movies with her family while growing up in Puerto Rico was something she looked forward to not only for the quality family time but also, for the powerful affect the movies had on her.
Read MoreSome might know Leo Wang as the student that is always dressed up with beautiful fashion pieces and accessories. He expresses himself through fashion and art and has translated that into something he wants to do for a living.
Read MoreWhen someone walks by in the street, all of their accomplishments, hard times and perseverance are not what is seen. All of their stories are not thought of, their successes ignored. To a passerby, it is just another student, another human. To Shifa Abuzaid, however, each and every person is a story and an identity.
Read MoreFor Nevel, Under Armour isn’t just a brand, but a transformative chapter in her life story.
Read MoreAugusto Garcia Sanjur credits two things to his success here at Penn State Law — resilience and humility.
Read MoreGrowing up, Lara Meisner’s second home was her dance studio in New Jersey. She started dancing at three years old and never looked back. She…
Read More“Penn State was not my plan at all” recalls second year law student Amber Bynum. Born in southern California with an undergraduate degree in business administration, Bynum had never lived outside of the golden state, or frankly ever had the intent to leave.
Read MoreGeordan Hay’s thrift store treasures have gained her a following of shoppers who crave the 90s trends they never experienced.
Read MoreFreshman Alex Wu always knew music would play a fundamental role in his life ever since he fell in love with the cello 13 years ago.
Read MoreIs the glass half empty, or is the glass half full? Previn Martin, a rising sophomore in Penn State’s Eberly College of Science, challenges himself to go beyond merely saying this phrase, but instead living each day and every day by these words.
Read MoreThrough drag, Castro met Hexxa — the drag queen who helped him radiate confidence and comfort in his own skin.
Read MoreJana Brcek’s Penn State story is like no other. A senior double majoring in biology and physiology with a minor in chemistry, Brcek’s area of study was defined by moments in her upbringing that formalized her goal of spreading love and peace within the world.
Read MoreChristina Tentilucci has always felt like she wanted to save the world.
Read MoreVarna Jammula’s passion for the brain started at age seven when she wanted to find a cure for her chronic migraines. At Penn State, Jammula majored in biobehavioral health because she hopes to care for patients and do research as a physician in her future career.
Read MoreLaw 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.
Read MoreElizabeth Fernandez radiates positivity the moment you talk to her. For her, it is all about being independent and fearless, but at the same time she says she feels as though she is on a “mission to inspire people.”
Read MorePenn State University is known for many things: football, school spirit, great academics and, of course, its ice cream. People from all over the world travel to State College to sample PSU’s famous Berkey Creamery sweets.
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