The Final Countdown: Recapping THON 2019 Final Four
Fanny packs took over the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend and with that, another THON comes to a successful close. As dancers, orgs, committees and…
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Swimsuit Season: Must-Have Spring Break Bathing Suits
Get ready for the beach with the ultimate bathing suit packing list. Here are five of VALLEY’s favorites that will have you turning heads no matter where spring break takes you.
THON 2019: Essential Things to Bring for Spectators
THON 2019 is in full swing. Forty-six hours in the Bryce Jordan Center with no sitting and no sleeping, all for the kids. The thought…
How To Help A Dancer From the Stands
On THON weekend, dancers stand for 46 hours without sitting or sleeping to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer. Whether they are dancing for…
Meet VALLEY’s THON 2019 Dancers!
This weekend, two of the 708 Penn Staters dancing their hearts out are also members of VALLEY! We’re extremely proud of our editor-in-chief, Tess Petak,…
Why We THON 2019
Every year, students and families pack the Bryce Jordan Center BJC at Penn State to participate in a 46 hour dance marathon to stand up…
Planning for a Type B Life
Here are VALLEY’s top tips for keeping a schedule when planning ahead seems impossible.
Inside Scoop on Working at the Creamery
Penn State University is known for many things: football, school spirit, great academics and, of course, its ice cream. People from all over the world travel to State College to sample PSU’s famous Berkey Creamery sweets.
Body Positive Influencers You Should Be Following
Here’s a few body positive influencers that you should be following to bring some truth and positivity to your feed.
Catching More Z’s: Creating a College Sleep Routine
It can be far too easy to slump into bed after a long day of classes and tell yourself that you will figure out everything when you morning. Sound familiar? College students everywhere struggle to create a relaxing pre-bedtime routine that can set them up for success.
Talia Chiariello: The Voice Behind Talia Talks
In a time when divisiveness has become so prominent in nearly all aspects of life, Talia Chiariello simply talks through it.
Baby Got Back: Getting Rid of Stubborn Back Acne for Good
Having acne on your face may seem like the end of the world, but having zits pop up on your back can be just as bad. Bacne is definitely annoying, but more people suffer from it than you would think.
Super Bowl LIII: State College Edition
While the game itself may not have been the most riveting, the commercials, food and events surrounding the Super Bowl never fail to entertain. VALLEY talked to Penn Staters to find out their favorite moments from Super Bowl LIII.
Spider-Man Spotlight: Tom Holland
Ever since he became the third actor to play the famous role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom Holland has become a household name.
Gifts for Your Galentines
Valentine’s Day with bae might be exciting, but nothing can top Galentine’s Day. Even if you’re skipping Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day is a must this year.
Meaningful Conversations are Necessary
aying attention to the conversations you have each day can lead you to think more about what exactly you are saying, which speaking skills you can improve on and how speaking in a confident voice will enable you to say what you mean and not what people want to hear.
Alexa Faas: The Power of a Voice
Being one of the thousands of students at Penn State, it can be easy to feel like your voice is lost in the crowd. No matter how small of an impact you may think you have, each voice counts, and it’s important to always stay true to yourself and strive for what you believe in.
Games You Can’t Miss
Here are some upcoming games for those who miss cheering for PSU that you can’t possibly miss.
Kellie Hahn: The Funny Girl
“My sense of humor was born in middle school,” says senior Kellie Hahn, “I was on the yearbook committee and we came across a problem when the same four people in our school won all of the superlatives. So my friends in the yearbook club just wrote me in as funniest, and ever since then I thought I had to live up to the title.”
Abba Java: Home Away from Home
It’s no secret that coffee is often the main culprit of broke college students’ empty wallets. Five dollar iced coffees add up way quicker than most people expect. Luckily for Penn Staters, Abba Java, a downtown State College coffee house, knows this.