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  • Beauty & Health
    • VALLEY’S Cookbook: Healthy Snacks
      VALLEY’S Cookbook: Healthy Snacks
    • The History of Tanning
      The History of Tanning
    • The Dangers of DIY Botox
      The Dangers of DIY Botox
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • Here’s why you should tune in to ‘Temptation Island’ Season 2
      Here’s why you should tune in to ‘Temptation Island’ Season 2
    • What is The Khia Asylum?
      What is The Khia Asylum?
    • You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl In The Fandom
      You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl In The Fandom
  • Campus Culture
    • Movin’ On Artist Guide
      Movin’ On Artist Guide
    • Whirl Pong: A New Spin on Cup Pong Captivates Penn State
      Whirl Pong: A New Spin on Cup Pong Captivates Penn State
    • The Single Girls of State: Male Loneliness? Are We Serious? 
      The Single Girls of State: Male Loneliness? Are We Serious? 
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • How Do You Even Tie This Thing?
      How Do You Even Tie This Thing?
    • Will Skechers Ever be on the Rise Again?
      Will Skechers Ever be on the Rise Again?
    • Florals For Fall? Groundbreaking.
      Florals For Fall? Groundbreaking.
  • Self-Improvement
    • The Reality of Digital Burnout
      The Reality of Digital Burnout
    • Tracking Everything, Except How We Really Feel
      Tracking Everything, Except How We Really Feel
    • On Your Own Path
      On Your Own Path
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • Sexual Assault Awareness Month: On the Social Plagues of Apathy and Blame
      Sexual Assault Awareness Month: On the Social Plagues of Apathy and Blame
    • Judge Dismisses Majority of Blake Lively’s Claims Against Justin Baldoni 
      Judge Dismisses Majority of Blake Lively’s Claims Against Justin Baldoni 
    • One Small Step for Women: Inside NASA’s Artemis Mission
      One Small Step for Women: Inside NASA’s Artemis Mission

Alison Harner

Alison Harner is a second year student majoring in English and Economics here at Penn State. When she isn't writing, you can find her spending time with friends and family, concocting a coffee drink, or discovering new music artists.

The Dangers of DIY Botox
Beauty & Health

The Dangers of DIY Botox

By Alison Harner

At home beauty can be a great way to save money. Sewing your own clothes, using red light therapy and dyeing your own hair are…

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‘Project Hail Mary’ is the Hopecore We All Needed
Entertainment

‘Project Hail Mary’ is the Hopecore We All Needed

By Alison Harner

Let’s face it: things have been bleak. The state of the world is uncertain and tense, and it can be easy to feel hopeless and…

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Would You Study Abroad Without Instagram?
Campus Culture

Would You Study Abroad Without Instagram?

By Alison Harner

Our generation has grown up using social media, posting all the exciting things that happen to us — whether on the main Instagram grid or…

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Designing Your Avatar’s Outfit
Fashion

Designing Your Avatar’s Outfit

By Alison Harner

If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would you choose? A few notable articles of clothing probably came…

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Police Footage of University of Iowa Hazing Goes Viral
This Just In

Police Footage of University of Iowa Hazing Goes Viral

By Alison Harner

Police bodycam footage of a hazing event taking place at the University of Iowa has recently gone viral on social media, leading to increased conversation…

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The Parasocial Network
Entertainment

The Parasocial Network

By Alison Harner

We all have TV shows, movies, music and other media that grab our attention. Sometimes, the story or song alone isn’t enough and we dive…

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The Benefits of Freezing
Beauty & Health

The Benefits of Freezing

By Alison Harner

As temperatures dip into the negatives this winter, it can be easy to avoid the outdoors in favor of a nice warm couch. However, classes…

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The Rib Readjustment Revolution
Beauty & Health

The Rib Readjustment Revolution

By Alison Harner

Beauty trends have been in pursuit of the flawless hourglass figure for centuries, with corsets dating back to the 16th century. Modern medicine and perpetually…

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6 7 and the Fast Paced Meme
Entertainment

6 7 and the Fast Paced Meme

By Alison Harner

As AI has gained popularity and media focus has shifted to fast-paced instant gratification, memes and popular references — especially among younger generations — are…

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Pretty Girl Humor
Entertainment

Pretty Girl Humor

By Alison Harner

From birth, young girls are pressured into conforming to a societal standard of “pretty.” The eternally swinging, get-thinner, get-thicker pendulum pushes girls into perpetual bodily…

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Ralph Lauren Christmas: Branded Nostalgia
Entertainment

Ralph Lauren Christmas: Branded Nostalgia

By Alison Harner

Fall is officially in full swing, and as the Halloween craze begins to pass by, the focus has begun to shift onto Christmas trends for…

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How to Journal Without Trying to Convince Your Journal That You’re Cool
Self-Improvement

How to Journal Without Trying to Convince Your Journal That You’re Cool

By Alison Harner

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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How to Dress For Fake Fall
Fashion

How to Dress For Fake Fall

By Alison Harner

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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A Blessing in Disguise: When Your Camera Dies
Self-Improvement

A Blessing in Disguise: When Your Camera Dies

By Alison Harner

The most valuable role in any going-out scenario is the digital camera friend. It is their job to ensure the perfect number of posed and…

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This Just In

Em Dashes and the Future of AI Authorship

By Alison Harner

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Founded in 2007, VALLEY is one of Penn State's premier student-run life and style magazines. Our mission is to bring style, entertainment and lifestyle trends to our Penn State students, community and beyond. We publish one print issue a semester and also post daily online content throughout the year.

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