Penn State Traditions: Then & Now
We are a university full of traditions. Some old, and some new. We take pride in our past by paying tribute, like our football players in their basic blues.
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Songs Every Penn State Student Should Know
We’ve all shamelessly screamed the lyrics to “Sweet Caroline” and danced to “We Dem Boyz” no matter how many times they’ve been played. Take a look at the soundtrack to our lives at Penn State.
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A Penn State Love Story
“As cliche as it sounds, we met through an app. It was freshman year, and I was too shy to talk to you in person at first, so I would pull you up on my screen like a creep instead. It took me a long time to reach out to you, but after hearing some mutual friends talk about how great you were, I finally worked up the courage to ask you out.”
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Ways to Get Out of the “Sophomore Slump”
The sequel movie isn’t as good the original, a singer’s second album is not as soulful as the prior, and sophomore year of college is simply just different than the first. By now you probably have a solid group of friends that you enjoy spending time with, and maybe you finally know what your interests are so your major choice is pretty much made.
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Two Paws Up for Pet Adoption
College can be exhausting, and sometimes all we need is a companion to get us through the endless nights of studying. If you’ve considered getting a pet but don’t know where to look, look no further than Centre County Paws.
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Flashback to Ferguson: Have We Really Changed?
A lot can change in a year. We change drastically not only as individuals but a society as a whole. Change is good, necessary even, but it’s certainly not easy.
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How to Create the Perfect Elastic-Free Messy Bun
Messy buns are wonderful things. They are the perfect combination of casual and functional. They make you look easy going, yet ready to work.
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Borrowing from the Boys: Shopping in the Men’s Department
How often do you try on a shirt only to find out it is nearly see through, or discover a pile of knit sweaters that are so thin you would need five just to stay warm? That’s why this fall we’re heading in a new direction: the men’s department.
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Falling in Love: 10 First Date Ideas Perfect for Fall
There’s something about hot August days and cold September nights that make falling in love easy. Maybe it’s the sea of new faces on campus, or the momentary peace before our schedules fill up with projects and exams, but this season always feels ripe for romance.
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Dear Incoming Freshman
Remember that night you spent cramming for an exam the next day, because you knew it would make or break your final grade? What about those endless SAT prep classes that would get you into a decent school? And that relentless voice inside your head nagging you about your GPA? Well, it all paid off!
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Welcome to Arts Fest 2015
Celebrating its 45th year as a State College and Central Pennsylvania summer staple, this year’s Arts Fest promises to fuse old favorites with new vendors and fresh entertainment.
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From Cow to Cone: Behind the Scenes at Berkey Creamery
It’s no secret that the Berkey Creamery is one of the most beloved places on campus. But what exactly does it take to make that container of Peachy Paterno sitting in your freezer?
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The Ultimate Question: Qdoba, Chipotle or California Tortilla?
We are very fortunate to have three delicious Mexican places to choose from in our little college town. Although they serve the same types of foods – burrito bowls, tortillas, rice, meats and duh guac – the establishments themselves are very different.
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The MegaBus Diaries: What to Expect As Told by an Experienced Rider
Being an avid bus rider has allowed me to experience the pros and the woes of inexpensive travel. It’s safe to say that with MegaBus, you get what you pay for.
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Feed the Hungry
Could you imagine having to save all of your food not because you had to go shopping, but because you didn’t know where your next meal was coming from? A Penn State fraternity is trying to stop that from happening in State College.
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Pocket Points: A PSU Student’s New Best Friend
As college students, paying attention in class is life’s biggest struggle, getting enough sleep is a rarity and having enough money is more of a joke than a life skill. But what if there was a way to kill two birds with one stone.
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Spring Cleaning 101
Some of us are fortunate enough to go to paradise and relax and work on our tans – but for those of us who are staying home and will be bored after the first weekend, Valley has the perfect task for you.
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The Woes of Working on State Patty’s
Working on State Patty’s can be the ultimate nightmare for a student, but before you start to cry, understand that as you get older, you will start to learn that there is a thing called responsibility and it’s important to develop this quality over the course of your college career.
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How to Keep Your Favorite Footwear Looking New in the Winter
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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Valley Chats With Local Rock Group Whiskey Business
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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