Gender: A Societal Construct?
In a time when Title IX will possibly be redefined by lawmakers to exclude transgender individuals, the seminar new series surrounding trans and intersex issues…
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October 3: The True Meaning of “Mean Girls”
What meaning did this insignificant date in time have before Lindsay Lohan uttered those iconic lines … “On October 3, he asked me what day…
The Most Incredible Looks From Philly’s Pride Parade
Like a sea of rainbows, glitter, peace and love, the 2018 Philadelphia Pride Parade flooded the streets of Philadelphia on June 10th. Beginning in Philadelphia’s…
Women Are Wearing Less in 2018, and it is Amazing.
Skirts are getting shorter and gals are getting stronger. Women’s fashion in 2018 is drastically developing into a more exposed and edgy style. This change…
Homecoming Equality
Penn State Homecoming announced that they will no longer reward two individuals as Homecoming King and Queen, but instead with the “Guide State Forward Award.”…
Spring 2018 Cover Story: Like a Flower, Poised & Powerful
Sitting around a table at John’s Shanghai Chinese restaurant in late January 2017, Fanta Condé and a group of her closest friends enjoyed authentic Chinese…
5 Good Reads Every Feminist Needs
We’re all familiar with the classic feminist novels like “The Feminine Mystique” and “The Second Sex,” but VALLEY has put together a list of some…
Time to Talk About #TimesUp
Harvey Weinstein, Woody Allen, Kevin Spacey and Dustin Hoffman are just some of the countless men in Hollywood who have been accused of sexual assault…
VALLEY Video | Women’s March 2018
#WCW: Marching In Unity For Equality
This #WCW goes out to all the women who are brave enough to take a stand for what they believe in. The fight for equality…
Disney is coming out?
When you watched Disney Channel many years ago, progressive storylines probably looked like Lizzie McGuire wanting to buy a bra or Raven Baxter discussing positive body image.
Penn State Moves Towards Inclusiveness: Center for Women Students Changes Name
The former Penn State Center for Women Students has changed its name to the Gender Equity Center in an effort to reflect inclusiveness, states a…
Good Girls Revolt: An Ode to Girl Power
The music. The parties. The fashion. The headlines. The struggles. The seventies. Thanks to Amazon’s newest masterpiece, “Good Girls Revolt,” this iconic decade can be the focus of your next television binge watch.
New Club Tackles Oppression to Opportunity
The new club on campus anticipates an eye opening discussion from a panel of young professionals and professors about the struggles minorities and women face in professional environments.
Fearing the F-Word: Feminism
When you think about the word “feminism,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it bra-burning? Man-hating? Or even, radical? For some reason, this is feminism to a lot of people and that idea has to change.
We Are, Taking a Stand: The KDR Scandal
At noon today, about 100 students and State College residents gathered on Old Main Lawn to rally against the actions of Penn State’s chapter of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity. By now it is no secret what these men have done and how their actions are affecting our campus.
Call to Action: The KDR Scandal
It’s time to get loud, Penn State. Louder than we’ve ever been at the Pegula Ice Arena or Beaver Stadium, louder than anyone can fathom. This time around, we need to raise our voices and take a stand against Kappa Delta Rho’s actions and support our fellow Nittany Lions that were so terribly abused and exploited.
Emma Watson and the Fight For Feminism
Emma Watson strikes again. The Harry Potter actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador fronted a HeForShe discussion and audience Q+A hosted by Facebook in support of International Women’s Day on March 8th.