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.
Ball-ing on a Budget: Everyday Looks Inspired by the Met Gala
Here are some suggestions on how you can imitate your favorite celebrities’ looks without breaking the bank.
Summer To-Do Lists 101
A productive and unique way to stay on top of our daily routines is through making lists.
Less is More: The Skincare Diet
When it comes to the crazy amount of dieting trends and lifestyles that are popular today, we’ve heard just about all of it — but what about a diet that focuses specifically on keeping what’s on the outside healthy?
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.
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.
The Obstacle Is The Way
Obstacles are the crucial part of the equation of life that enforces this growth and development. Instead of looking at your struggles as obstacles, start looking at them as opportunities.
Best Makeup on a Budget
Who doesn’t want to perfect their makeup game while not spending a fortune? Drugstore makeup has the reputation to be not the best quality and not worth the small price; however, this isn’t always the case.
#FreeBritney?
Britney Spears is the kind of megastar who’s always being talked about, but over the past week she’s been trending on Twitter for a new reason.
21 and Trendy: Bar Outfit Essentials
VALLEY has all the essentials you can get for a night out and even some outfit suggestions for the next time you’re trying to figure out what to wear.
Kim K Wants to be a Lawyer: You Probably Have Questions – VALLEY Has Answers
On April 10, Vogue rocked the pop culture world with some big news – Kim Kardashian West is studying to become a lawyer. If her studies go as planned, she will be taking the California Bar Exam in 2022.
Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2019 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Andrew Storck
Starting his Penn State career in 2017, Andrew Storck is a 34-year-old ceramics major from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Storck served in the military from 2005 to 2013, and he uses his passion for ceramics and paying it forward as a self-improvement mechanism and therapeutic process as a veteran.
Homecoming: A Beyoncé Netflix Documentary
Get ready Beyhive — Beyoncé’s Netflix documentary is here.
Take a Walk: The Benefits of Walking to Class
Most Penn Staters can agree that a 15 minute walk is next to nothing. Leaving a half hour early for class? Normal! But what some Penn Staters may not realize is how many benefits there are to skipping the White Loop and taking a stroll to every class.
Is it Too Late to Apologize? Biden’s Non-Apology to Accusers
Yet another politician has found themselves in controversy surrounding allegations of misconduct — this time it is former Vice President Joe Biden.
VALLEY’s Unofficial On-Campus Restaurant Ranking
VALLEY compiled a list of the top restaurants of campus based on taste, menu, price and convenience.
Tips For Salon-Ready Hair At Home
While we can’t avoid our haircuts, there isn’t a constant need to get treatments and spend tons of money just to keep your hair healthy.
“The Act”: A Mother’s Choice, A Daughter’s Decision
Imagine growing up thinking you were sick with various illnesses, having to stay in bed and take medicine, practically being denied a childhood for years. Now, imagine that those illnesses weren’t even real, and instead were made up by your mother who was actually the ill one, seeking attention and unneeded help.
Parents Weekend 101
It’s that time of year when the weather starts getting nicer and parents are coming to Happy Valley to spend the weekend meeting your friends and walking around campus enjoying the beautiful sunshine.