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Alex Wu: Following a passion into the future

By Hannah Bingham

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.

Campus Culture, Features

Previn Martin: Living Life “Glass Half Empty”

By Kerry Brennan

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.

Self-Improvement

Summer To-Do Lists 101

By Amanda Vagnini

A productive and unique way to stay on top of our daily routines is through making lists.

Beauty & Health

Less is More: The Skincare Diet

By Mary Joyce

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?

Fashion

Gen Z’s Dream Mall: Dote

By Hannah Ferenci

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.

Fashion

The Beaded Bag: The Trend of the Summer

By Hannah Bingham

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.

Self-Improvement

The Obstacle Is The Way

By Katherine Gouldin

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.

Entertainment, VALLEY

#FreeBritney?

By Hannah Ferenci

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.

Fashion

21 and Trendy: Bar Outfit Essentials

By Kylee McGuigan

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.

Self-Improvement

Take a Walk: The Benefits of Walking to Class

By Kerry Brennan

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.

VALLEY

VALLEY’s Unofficial On-Campus Restaurant Ranking

By Hannah Ferenci

VALLEY compiled a list of the top restaurants of campus based on taste, menu, price and convenience.

Entertainment

“The Act”: A Mother’s Choice, A Daughter’s Decision

By Kylee McGuigan

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.

Campus Culture

Professional Piercing: What it’s Like to Nudge the Needle

By Jess Martino

VALLEY dropped into Ikonic Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio to talk to Jesse Barto about what it’s like to be a body piercer.

Entertainment

Prepping for Game of Thrones Season 8

By Kerry Brennan

It may be spring semester… but winter is coming. On April 14, the final season of “Game of Thrones” will air on HBO. Over 10…

Fashion

5 Ways to Style a Slip Dress for Spring

By Hannah Bingham

A good slip dress is like the perfect pair of jeans: they are the foundation of a good outfit. Once you’ve secured your perfect slip, all that’s left to do is build off of them. With the warm weather slowly approaching, this 90s staple will be your new favorite piece.

Fashion

Sex and the City Inspired Outfits

By Kylee McGuigan

Are you more of a Carrie or a Samantha? Or, are you a Miranda or a Charlotte?

Campus Culture

Vote for Me, Penn State!

By Hannah Ferenci

With the primary elections starting February 3, 2020, we can guess that Penn State will be playing host to several presidential hopefuls over the next half year.