Unpaid Internships: Are They Worth It?
Your dream internship company wants you as an intern this summer. There’s one caveat: it’s an unpaid internship. Now comes the time to decide if this opportunity is worth the inevitable empty wallet.
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College Cheating Scandal Rocks Hollywood
The college acceptance process is long and involved, but on March 12, the FBI revealed that over 40 wealthy families, including those of actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Hoffman, had scammed and bribed their way into some of the country’s top universities.
Cruise Ship Crisis
Nothing can go wrong on spring break, right? That wasn’t exactly the case for passengers on a Norwegian cruise which tipped slightly to the side, causing panic and even some injuries to those on board.
The Best Concerts of Summer 2019
With money, time and great weather, the question of how to spend these three long months remains. One of the best options? Summer concerts with friends!
Chapstick: Helpful or Harmful?
It’s only natural to use chapstick to prevent your lips from instantly drying up once you step outside, but how helpful is chapstick? Is it doing more harm than good, or is it just how you’re using it?
Penn State’s Favorite Gen Eds
No matter your major, every Penn State student is required to take a certain amount of general education classes. While some are painful, some are the best classes you will take during your four years here. Consider some of these the next time you are scheduling classes.
Best Books for Spring Break 2019
After all the late nights of long readings for class, spring break is here and it’s time to relax! Whether you’re hitting the beach or chilling at home, it’s likely you finally found a little time to read for fun.
Spring Break Bod? You Already Have It
As the temperature increases, so does awareness of body insecurity. It seems that students everywhere are striving for their mythical “spring break bodies.”
Elizabeth Fernandez: A Model For Positivity
Elizabeth Fernandez radiates positivity the moment you talk to her. For her, it is all about being independent and fearless, but at the same time she says she feels as though she is on a “mission to inspire people.”
THON’s Over – Now What?
THON is the biggest way Penn State gives back, but it’s far from the only. Now that a successful THON weekend has passed, there are still plenty of opportunities for service on campus.
With Love From Karl: A Timeline of the Designer’s Most Memorable Moments
Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, it was announced that arguably one of fashion’s most influential designers had passed away in Paris at the age of 85.
Snow Days, Back to Back
This semester alone, there have been five snow days in the last five weeks, making it a record for Penn State in a long time.
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.
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,…
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.
Eva Chen: Instagram’s Queen of Fashion
Paris, Milan and New York City are the fashion capitols of the world. In today’s digital society, one popular and accessible location has the power to bring every fashion capitol together: Instagram.
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.
“You”(r) Next Netflix Binge
Netflix just added another binge-worthy TV series with Lifetime’s original show, “You.” The show, starring Gossip Girl’s Penn Badgely and Pretty Little Liars’ Shay Mitchell, tells the all-too-real story of the dangers of the internet, cyberstalking and unhealthy relationships.