31 Days of Halloween
Halloween is creeping up so quickly! VALLEY is here to fill your October with fun and spooky activities that allow you to socially distance while…
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The Broke College Kid Rulebook
As a student in college, money — or the lack of it is definitely a hot topic. As funny as it might be to joke…
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10 Books You Should Read in Your 20s
If you’re about to be or are in your 20s, this decade of your life is a time for changes and challenges, that can be…
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Relax In Style: Men’s Essential Loungewear
Do you want to be stylish yet comfortable while relaxing at home? Or do you need an outfit that’s neat and practical to wear during…
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The Euphoria Effect
If you haven’t already binge-watched HBO’s hit drama Euphoria, let us introduce you to your new favorite series. The show follows a twisted high school…
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Summertime Sun Protection 101: How to Keep Your Hair Healthy
Over the years, we have learned about the importance of protecting our skin from those damaging UV rays. What many people don’t know, is that UV rays can also…
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Overrated vs Underrated: Getting Motivated vs Changing Your Environment
Getting motivated every day is not as easy as it sounds. Sometimes it can be very tricky and elusive. Today, you may wake up motivated…
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Seven Summer Swimsuit Trends, But Make it Affordable
The summer heat is here and the need for some brand new suits is real. There are so many different stores to buy swimwear, but which ones…
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Hope for a Football Season
After missing out on the experience of a spring 2020 semester on campus, sports getting canceled and the ongoing struggles from COVID-19, there may finally be some…
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Do it for You, Not for the New Year
At the start of every year, there is constant buzz about New Year’s resolutions. Everyone sets new goals and hopes for the upcoming months, motivated…
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Five Classes That Will Expand Your Mind
The beginning of a new semester brings the dreaded stress and anticipation of scheduling the next semester’s classes. With the pressure of scheduling early to…
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Fair Play & Fair Pay
For decades, the debate over collegiate athletes being allowed to earn money has been tackled, voiced and squandered in a seemingly never-ending cycle by sports and news pundits alike.
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Raiders, You Won’t “See Them Aliens” at Area 51 — They’re in Site S4
Okay, you’ve heard it about a hundred times in the past month, but we’ll say it again: Area 51. Sorry.
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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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Previn Martin: Living Life “Glass Half Empty”
Is the glass half empty, or is the glass half full? Previn Martin, a rising sophomore in Penn State’s Eberly College of Science, challenges himself to go beyond merely saying this phrase, but instead living each day and every day by these words.
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Becoming Hexxa: Chris Castro’s Journey with Drag
Through drag, Castro met Hexxa — the drag queen who helped him radiate confidence and comfort in his own skin.
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Five Ways to Stay Positive In College
Life can take you on a rollercoaster of emotions if you let it. Even though at times it may not feel like it, happiness is a choice.
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Summer To-Do Lists 101
A productive and unique way to stay on top of our daily routines is through making lists.
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Gen Z’s Dream Mall: Dote
At this busy point in the semester, there’s no time to spend wandering around the Nittany Mall for a formal dress or a new pair of jeans. The popular shopping app Dote knows this and is aiming to be a one-stop shop for digital savvy fashion lovers.
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The Beaded Bag: The Trend of the Summer
Crochet and knit handbags seem to dominate the beach scene, but the beaded bag is a not-so-new trend. These chic bags have recently been popping up in stores frequented by college students, despite the fact that they can probably also be found in your grandmother’s closet.
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