The Bryce Jordan Center radiates contagious energy for 46 consecutive hours every February during THON. The dance marathon attracts over 15,000 student volunteers, 700 of which are dancers who are required to stay on their feet for the entire weekend. So, what is it that keeps the dancers alive and pumped up all weekend long? Music, of course!
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On any regular day, a rainbow tutu and pink and blue knee high socks wouldn’t necessarily be anyone’s go-to look. However during THON weekend no…
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Are you sometimes tormented with thoughts telling you that you’re not pretty enough? Not skinny enough? Not sexy enough? You’re not alone.
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Solidarity is second nature to a true Penn Stater. We stand together, without hesitation, through the good times and the bad. Here in Happy Valley, unusual yet bold acts of kindness and support are the norm.
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Sexual assaults on college campuses are increasing at an alarming speed. This isn’t something unique to Penn State. Campuses across the country are reporting an increased number of assaults on their campuses and their student bodies are calling for action.
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If you are planning an “I hate Valentine’s Day” party for February 14, maybe you should take a sip from a glass that is half full. It is NOT the end of the world if you are single on this specific day.
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We love the little black dress, we’re fans of the little white dress, but now it’s 2015 and we’re ready for something new. It’s classic, it’s bold, it’s the perfect pop of sexy, it’s the LRD: Little red dress.
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With late nights and early mornings an unfortunate necessity for most college students, oversleeping your alarm happens far too often than we would like. Share in the same struggle? Well sleep-depraved friend, I’ve sure got good news for you.
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Depression is something that we will all likely face in our lifetimes. Although it may be in varying degrees, there is still help out there for anyone who needs advice or even just a listening ear.
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It is not unusual that after a very long day the last thing that you want to do is wash your face. It would be much easier to just come home, lie down in bed and fall asleep, right?
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Feeling guilty about that $50 you just spent? Understandable. We live in a world where money controls our lives. Deciding whether or not to buy something is like deciding whether or not to sell your soul to the devil.
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THON will be here soon, and everybody is preparing in many different ways. From the committees, to the dancers, to various clubs, everyone has been preparing since the beginning of the school year. And get this – 46 LIVE, the THON webcast, has people who have already put in over 400 hours to prepare for the weekend.
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AskPSU is an open forum for Penn State students to ask and answer questions by using other students as a resource. From which campus dorm is the best to live in to which bar has the best drink specials, AskPSU covers all the bases of student life.
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Whether or not we’re brave enough to admit it, winter is here and with winter comes inevitable snow, freezing rain, and salted streets. If you’re concerned about you and your shoes surviving another cold Penn State winter, we’ve got you covered—well, your shoes at least.
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If you’re sick of eating salad every night for dinner while trying to stay healthy, have no fear — there are other options you probably already have sitting in your kitchen right now.
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Penn State is set to host the Public Relations Student Society of America’s Regional Conference this semester. The conference is a two day event that includes team building activities, PR workshops and speakers from a wide variety of companies.
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Happy Valley is a place full of constant excitement as well as tons of entertainment. Each fall and spring semester students flow into State College ready for a new and exciting journey to add to their college career—one group of guys that Valley had the opportunity to talk to expressed their excitement through music and entertaining their friends.
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Wearing a hat is easy but not always hair-friendly. Ear warmers are the perfect combination of staying snug while keeping your hair in tact. The best thing about them is that there are so many different kinds and looks you can choose from. We visited a few downtown State College stores in search of our favorites. Here’s what we found!
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If you think of marsala only as an Italian chicken dish served at Olive Garden, you have a lot of catching up to do. Marsala is actually an earthy brownish-red color that was just named the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year.
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Year after year, getting fit is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. But come February, the gyms are empty again. While lack of commitment is the biggest reason people stop working out, there are many people who stop just because they never started correctly.
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