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World Cup Wanderlust

World Cup Wanderlust

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So far, you probably have been paying attention to the most watched sports event aside from the Olympics on your TV screen—the FIFA World Cup. Since it doesn’t involve varied events (it’s soccer) everyone is on the same level.

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Celebrate Mom Gilmore Girls Style

Celebrate Mom Gilmore Girls Style

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“Gilmore Girls” was an iconic TV show that aired from 2000-2007. It was about a single mother named Lorelai raising her daughter Rory in a very small town called Stars Hollow. Lorelai and Rory were known for their freakishly close relationship and undeniable bond that made them more like best friends than mother and daughter.

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WCW: Taylor Swift

WCW: Taylor Swift

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Whether or not your dislike her attitude towards boys, you have to admit that you have had at least a few of her songs stuck in your head. Looking past her “public relationships,” we decided to name Taylor Swift our Woman Crush this Wednesday.

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Quiz: How Much of a ‘Bro’ Are You?

Quiz: How Much of a ‘Bro’ Are You?

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Let’s be real – every girl has a little bit of ‘bro’ in her. Whether you have an obsession with Nintendo 64 or enjoy nothing more than shouting at your abused television during sporting events, it’s totally acceptable to let your feminine side down for a while and embrace your inner bro.

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Indie Films: The Best of 2013

Indie Films: The Best of 2013

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Indie films are often underrated. Just in case you weren’t sure, an “indie” film is a movie produced outside the major studio system (usually on a very small budget). Despite being low budget, indies often have great cinematography, very honest writing, and manage to bring in some outstanding actors. Once you go indie, you’ll never go back. Check out our list of the best indie films of 2013 and see for yourself.

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TBT: The Old School Playlist

TBT: The Old School Playlist

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We are the millennial generation. We jammed out with our CD players, strapped Hit Clips to our belts and waited in line for the very first iPod. But we also saw the evolution of some pretty great musicians. So, for all you people out there still stuck in the 90s and early 2000s, here’s a playlist for when you’re feeling a little bit nostalgic.

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TBT: Italian Charm Bracelets

TBT: Italian Charm Bracelets

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Jewelry trends come and go, but the attention they get while they’re around is amazing. We all remember the choker necklaces, power beads and of course, charm bracelets. This week, Valley is taking its readers back to the early 2000s to reminiscence about Italian charm bracelets.

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WCW: Emma Watson

WCW: Emma Watson

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Woman Crush Wednesday (#WCW) is often used as an excuse for people to post pictures of ‘pretty’ or ‘hot’ women. Personally, I’ve always believed that #WCW should be about more than outer appearance. #WCW gives us the chance to post about women who are not only considered to be physically attractive but who are also talented, genuinely good people, and positive role models.

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Surviving a Penn State Zombie Apocalypse

Surviving a Penn State Zombie Apocalypse

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2008 may have begun the era of the vampire with everyone’s favorite book series (Twilight, of course), but 2014 so far has definitely been the year of the zombie, and what’s not to love? They’re literally dead, walk around, eat people and turn you into them. It’s terrifying and also at the same time undoubtedly fascinating. However, what’s even more terrifying is the possibility of a real zombie apocalypse.

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The Kardashian Fascination

The Kardashian Fascination

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I never understood the world’s fascination with the Kardashians until recently. Over spring break, I somehow managed to watch four seasons of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. I don’t like reality television, so why do I, and the rest of the world, love the Kardashians? Here are just a few of my reasons.

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Getting Acquainted on Tinder

Getting Acquainted on Tinder

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Dating is hard. But, dating in college? Really hard. Between a full load of classes and multiple extracurricular activities, meeting someone we could potentially see ourselves dating is a challenge. As college students, we are constantly jumping from one time commitment to another.

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Texting Anxiety

Texting Anxiety

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Texting. It’s been a huge part of our lives ever since the fifth grade when Razr flip-phones were all the rage. But as we got older, texting became more than just “omg lollllllz” to a legitimate form of communication. Granted, choosing from a range of emojis and texting an attractive boy you’ve had your eye on never gets olds, but what happens when good ‘ole social anxiety starts to affect how you text?

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