How to Journal Without Trying to Convince Your Journal That You’re Cool
A busy life creates a busy mind, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with disorganized thoughts, emotions and mental to-dos floating around in your mind….
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Penn State experiences we don’t have words for yet
Being Penn State students, we go through some experiences that are definitely abnormal. And if they are normal, there aren’t really words to describe the experience or feeling to someone who hasn’t lived through it themselves. Sometimes it may be hard to describe the confusion of an experience, the joy or even the fear. Here is VALLEY’s list of Penn State experiences that there just aren’t quite words for yet…
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The Lion Does Not Concern Himself
Burnout season is upon us, and everybody is struggling to stay afloat. Here is VALLEY’s take on what the lion does NOT concern himself with….
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The Ultimate Struggle Meals for Freshman
Without a kitchen in a dorm, the meal combinations that students make up are truly one of a kind. Whatever it takes to hold someone…
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Losing Trust in Luxury: Wisdom Kaye and Miu Miu
For the past few years, consumers have questioned the quality of luxury goods. Popular fashion influencer and content creator, Wisdom Kaye, recently sparked conversations about…
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Franklin Fired — Penn State’s Promising Football Season Crumbles
At the start of the 2025 college football season, the Penn State Nittany Lions stood at the No. 2 spot in the national rankings. Hopes…
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Calling All Eldest Daughters!
One of the most controversial songs on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” is her track five, entitled “Eldest Daughter.” Regardless of…
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To Bee or Not to Bee, That is the Question
It happens in an instant. One minute you are living your life, the next, a honeybee digs its barbed stinger into your delicate skin, leaving…
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The Denim Diaries
There is something about jeans that feel like a diary stitched into fabric. Dear High School Denim, The pairs we wore in high school were…
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Remembering Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall, a world-renowned conservationist and expert on chimpanzees, passed away at the age of 91 from natural causes on Oct. 1, 2025. Her dedication…
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2025 Government Shutdown Continues
The federal government shutdown that began on October 1 is showing no signs of ending as the two major political parties’ disagreement continues to leave…
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How to Dress For Fake Fall
Autumn is the golden season for fashion. Mild temperatures allow for layering opportunities, as sweaters make their seasonal debut and shorts return to wardrobe hibernation….
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The Price of Community is Inconvenience
If you’re someone who enjoys reading AITA and other online stories that spark controversy over social norms, you may have seen the phrase “the price…
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Life of a Bad Cook
For some people, the kitchen is their sanctuary. Their apartment is always filled with the smells of an Asian fusion roasted chicken or vodka gnocchi…
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Avoiding The Freshman Uniform
The first few weeks of college are hard for everyone for different reasons, but few anticipate how difficult it can be to navigate their school’s…
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I Would Hate If My Enemy Did That…
The idea is simple. Most of the things you would hate for your enemy to start doing, you probably want to do. This is a great indicator of what you wish you were doing for yourself. And hey, you don’t even need to have an enemy. Think about a person who wronged you. What would you not want to catch them doing?
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The Personality Of Favorites
Everyone has favorites, and they all show through your personality, features and the clothes you wear. These preferences are easily recognizable, allowing others to associate…
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Celebrities Who Would’ve Been on VALLEY if They Attended Penn State
VALLEY is a magazine designed for those who love creative expression and pushing against the grain with a special eye for all things cool. We’ve…
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Reconnecting With Pink
Pink is more than just a color that is pleasing to the eye — it is deeply symbolic, especially for women. It transcends beyond aesthetics…
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For the Love of Tote Bags
Tote bags are perhaps one of the most practical and nifty accessories on the market. They come in all shapes, sizes, patterns and price points….
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