Alex Wu: Following a passion into the future
Freshman 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.
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Jana Brcek: A Catalyst For Change
Jana 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.
Five Thrifted Decor Pieces to Brighten up Your Living Space
VALLEY suggests giving thrifting and antiquing a shot when it comes to creating a stylish living space on a college student budget.
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.
VALLEY’s Unofficial On-Campus Restaurant Ranking
VALLEY compiled a list of the top restaurants of campus based on taste, menu, price and convenience.
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.
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.
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.
Movin’ On 2019 Lineup Announced
On Saturday night, the much anticipated lineup for Movin’ On 2019 was finally released at a Battle of the Bands event in the HUB.
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.
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.
What Seniors Have to Look Forward to
The time has almost come. The time each year when the warmer weather comes and seniors at Penn State start to realize it is the beginning of the end. However, it shouldn’t all be sad — there is still a lot to look forward to.
Penn State Climbing Community
Climbing in general is an extremely social sport, and the wall here at Penn State is no exception.
College Cheating Scandal Rocks Hollywood
The college acceptance process is long and involved, but on March 12, the FBI revealed that over 40 wealthy families, including those of actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Hoffman, had scammed and bribed their way into some of the country’s top universities.
Penn State’s Favorite Gen Eds
No matter your major, every Penn State student is required to take a certain amount of general education classes. While some are painful, some are the best classes you will take during your four years here. Consider some of these the next time you are scheduling classes.
Best Books for Spring Break 2019
After all the late nights of long readings for class, spring break is here and it’s time to relax! Whether you’re hitting the beach or chilling at home, it’s likely you finally found a little time to read for fun.
Elizabeth Fernandez: A Model For Positivity
Elizabeth 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.”
THON’s Over – Now What?
THON is the biggest way Penn State gives back, but it’s far from the only. Now that a successful THON weekend has passed, there are still plenty of opportunities for service on campus.