How to Conquer Spring Semester Blues
Let’s be honest: spring semester in State College can be pretty bleak. The temperatures are frigid and the sun is almost never in sight. Not…
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Could Red Meat Be Back On the Menu?
For decades, the consensus and widely held belief behind red meat was that it may be a main contributor to heart disease, diabetes and the likes. Recent studies, however, call out these old conclusions as “bad advice,” creating a lot of confusion in the health and safety world.
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Who is Greta Thunberg?
At only 16, Greta Thunberg has made a name for herself in the world of climate change. Despite her young age and Asperger syndrome diagnosis, Thunberg has dedicated her life to bringing awareness to the environmental issues affecting our planet.
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Take a Walk: The Benefits of Walking to Class
Most Penn Staters can agree that a 15 minute walk is next to nothing. Leaving a half hour early for class? Normal! But what some Penn Staters may not realize is how many benefits there are to skipping the White Loop and taking a stroll to every class.
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Environmental Protests Disrupt London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week took a political turn last week as protesters began to take to the streets in objection of climate change.
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2018 Section Opener: Michelle Mischler
Passion is Michelle Mischler’s defining quality; it’s something I have seen radiate from her earnest gaze. Her demeanor translates through all that she involves herself…
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Cut Climate Change by Cutting Meat
A UN study made disturbing headlines this month for its dire conclusions regarding climate change. While Generation Z has generally been aware of the climate…
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Reducing Fashion’s Environmental Shoe Print
Textile production has been found to be one of the world’s most polluting industries, surpassing the carbon dioxide emissions of both international flights and maritime…
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Here’s Why You Should Recycle
Penn State is one of the largest universities in the United States, with 46,606 undergraduate students. Penn State is not only a community, but a…
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Look Good, Do Good
Within the past 10 years, fashion has finally started to take steps away from using only size 0 models and towards more inclusive marketing with…
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Welcome to BiSci 003!
Many people may know it as one of Penn State’s easy Gen Eds, but BiSci 003 is so much more than just a class. For…
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The High Price of Fast Fashion Steals
The weekend is approaching and you realize you have nothing worthy of wearing for Saturday night. You rush to the Forever 21 and grab the…
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Staff Picks: Sun Bum
Calling all wave catchers, sand castle builders and outdoor adventurers. Whether you’re at the beach or in your backyard, there’s one thing that us bums…
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Saving the Sea: Stop Using Straws
Banning the use of plastic straws is not just a trending Twitter topic, but a step towards limiting single use plastic that is filling up…
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Eco-Friendly Alternatives for Things We Use Everyday
You may feel like recycling water bottles or taking shorter showers isn’t doing enough for the environment. It can be discouraging getting notifications on your…
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Rob Ost: Broadening the Discussion of Sustainability
For many college students, finding time to get involved in different activities and organizations can be a struggle, especially while juggling what’s already on your…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2018 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Brandon Rothrock
Brandon Rothrock, a senior from Stewartsville, N.J., has a history of going for what he wants, even if it means making major life changes. Right…
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From Trash to Treaders: Adidas Sneaker Line Made from Ocean Trash
There’s something new and exciting happening at Adidas. After testing a prototype last year, the brand has manufactured and sold a million pairs of sneakers…
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Let’s Make Extinction Extinct!
On March 19, 2018, a terrible tragedy occurred in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. This day marked the death of Sudan, the last male…
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Your Guide To The Vegan Life
Veganism … what does this foreign word even mean? Do vegans only eat fruits and vegetables? Does going vegan make you a hippie? Is the…
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