How To Nail The Athleisure Look
This trend fits your demand for comfort and functionality, giving you the flexibility that your busy schedule calls for.
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A Penn State Tradition: Mike the Mailman
Due to his warm sense of humor and ability to make postal services actually enjoyable, he has made a name for himself and has earned a spot inside the hearts of every Penn Stater.
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What’s The Best Lipstick Color For Your Skin Tone?
Do you ever find yourself staring at the shelves of lipstick, completely overwhelmed by all of the choices? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one…
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Skills to Know that We Don’t Necessarily Learn in School
We’ve all heard the term “girls go to college to get more knowledge”, and while this may be true, there are many skills that we are now expected to know as we enter the “real” world.
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Stepping Up Your Shoe Game
For those of us who wish to stand out from the crowd, here are some other cute, comfy shoes that will take your shoe game up to the next level.
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Coats to Help You Survive a Penn State Winter
With January comes major snowfall and icy temperatures here in Happy Valley and when it comes to battling Mother Nature, do we choose the item that’s more stylish or functional?
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Everything You Need to Know About the Man Bun
The man bun has been around for centuries, but thanks to stars like Chris Hemsworth and David Beckham, the long hair look is back and more popular than ever.
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Weighing In: The Nicholas Sparks Movie Workout
Whether you willingly admit it or not, Nicholas Sparks movies are every girl’s guilty pleasure. This season, try this Nicholas Sparks movie workout so you’re looking good and feeling fit when you finally find the Noah to your Allie!
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Halloween Pumpkin Seed Recipe
Fall is synonymous with pumpkin everything. With any and every product available in pumpkin, Valley decided to share a pumpkin recipe using no artificial pumpkin flavoring. Pumpkin seeds are not only super easy to make, but they’re also a healthy and delicious snack!
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How to Create the Perfect Elastic-Free Messy Bun
Messy buns are wonderful things. They are the perfect combination of casual and functional. They make you look easy going, yet ready to work.
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Borrowing from the Boys: Shopping in the Men’s Department
How often do you try on a shirt only to find out it is nearly see through, or discover a pile of knit sweaters that are so thin you would need five just to stay warm? That’s why this fall we’re heading in a new direction: the men’s department.
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Can You Be Too Involved?
Ever since we first set foot on this campus we were told the importance of getting involved. However, when we take a step back and strip away all the hype, we can’t help but ask ourselves, can you be too involved?
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Valley Overseas: Leave the Extra Shoes at Home
Flying across the pond to a foreign country is exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time. Time change, unfamiliar currency and sometimes a different…
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Do’s and Don’ts of Living in NYC for the Summer
Whether you’ve gotten the internship of your dreams, or are living it up in the Big Apple just for kicks, Valley has you covered with some helpful tips that will help you make the most of your time in your new home away from home.
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Behavioral Based Interview Questions
Some of you may already have internships secured for the summer or co-ops lined up for the fall, but for those of you out there still looking, Valley has some interviewing tips for you.
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Perfecting Your Cover Letter One Step At A Time
With spring semester coming to a close soon, it is now crunch time for sending in those in internship applications. The process might be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.
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Pre-THON Wisdom: An Interview With a Former Dancer
Excitement and anticipation has been building up for THON 2015 since last year’s THON weekend ended. THON, Penn State’s 46 hour dance marathon, is officially less than a week away.
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Covert Advice: On Approachability
Dear Thoughtful Penn Stater,
A few days ago, you asked me a question that really hit home: Why do you think cute (and normal) girls don’t get approached by guys? If we’re being honest, I think I’m a pretty girl and I don’t think I’m one of those “psycho chicks,” but I never really get much attention from guys, as in guys don’t ask for my number, things like that. Why do you think this happens? What should I do to be more approachable?
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Welcome to Covert Advice
As a man, I realize that I will never understand women, no matter how hard I try. There are even times when despite all of the chaos around the world, nothing represents a true war better than the battle of the sexes. Yet at first glance, this war doesn’t seem very logical: shouldn’t we have everything in common?
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College Crisis: The Truth About Sleeping With a New Boyfriend for the First Time
There are many perks to being in the early stages of a new relationship. First off, you’re both in the “honeymoon stage,” that period of time when the infatuation with one another is at an all-time high. You haven’t been together long enough to discover the other person’s irritating habits or undesirable personality traits, so things are easy.
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