Polyester, It’s Everywhere
Cheap, durable and lightweight? Sounds enticing to wear all over our bodies. Oh polyester, how you’ve taken over the fast fashion industry with ease. While…
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Killer Looks
The animal kingdom raced to the apex of Vogue in 2024, dominating runways and streetwear alike. Cheetah print everything, fawn costumes and fur coats were…
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Vivienne Westwood Update
The legend herself passed on almost two years ago. Today, her impact on fashion, culture and the punk scene thrives. Andreas Kronthaler, her husband, is…
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Fuel to the Fire
A home is engulfed in flames, with thousands more to follow. A forest fire is so hot that the flames are purple. A wasteland of…
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Crisis in the Amazon
The largest river in the world is facing severe drought. In any crisis, knowing the facts is key, as it encourages people to enact change. Every…
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Review of “Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion”
Ah yes, the brand that exploded during the Tumblr girls era. Flash forward to today, and Brandy is ever-present in hundreds of teenage girl TikTok…
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Are Microtrends the End of the 20 Year Rule?
While past decades have left their marks with iconic fashion staples like bell bottoms, leg warmers and animal print (to name a few), it is…
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Why We Feel Gross at Sleepovers
The sleepover scaries are real and the “first-night” effect is an experience we’ve all had in one variation or another. After staying over a night…
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Living in an Environment on the Brink
Climate change is a pressing issue that has been at the helm of political debate for years. From the many numbers and dates, policies and…
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Controversy caused by the Willow Project
Another man breaking his promises, what’s new? As a presidential candidate in 2020, Joe Biden promised “No more drilling on federal lands, period. Period, period,…
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Vintage Evolved: Three Upcycled Clothing Brands to Shop Today
No matter what the year or season, the concept of vintage clothing remains a timeless showstopper. It seems that nostalgia will never quite go out…
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Second-Hand State College
Sustainability is a 2020s buzzword thrown around all too much. Everyone from your favorite clothing companies to your parents is trying to be more sustainable,…
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The Great Barrier Reef Suffers Mass Bleaching Event
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, is currently facing its sixth mass bleaching event. A symptom of climate…
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Green and Gorgeous: Sustainable Beauty Brands to Try
For many, indulging in a personalized skincare or beauty routine is an important aspect of daily self-care. However, it is crucial to make sure that…
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A Debriefing Of The Fall Leaves Color Palette
Your walk to class has never been more scenic as fall finds its way back to State College. Fall foliage is a wonderfully autumnal sight…
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The Best of Both Worlds — Fashionable and Sustainable
You wear clothes that make you feel good, simple as that. You aim to come off as trendy and cool as possible while wearing something…
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Seasonal Eating for Beginners
Apples and pumpkins and squashes, oh my! Fall has begun, and it’s the perfect time to savor the autumn harvest by enjoying all of the…
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All About the California Oil Spill
Southern California beaches reopened on Monday, Oct. 11 at 6 a.m. after over a week of abandonment following a large oil spill off the coast…
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Online Thrifting — The New Wave
The leaves are beginning to turn and the scent of pumpkin spice is filling the crisp autumn air. Fall is just around the corner, and…
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Wildfires and Climate Change — A Dangerous Relationship
As the western United States experiences wildfire after wildfire, it seems that there is an endless stream of news about the latest blaze ravaging one…
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