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  • Beauty & Health
    • The Reality of Health Anxiety
      The Reality of Health Anxiety
    • Rainbow Wigs as a Proxy for Freedom
      Rainbow Wigs as a Proxy for Freedom
    • The Rise of Face Card Culture
      The Rise of Face Card Culture
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • A24’s “Elden Ring” Casting: Absurd or Enlightened?
      A24’s “Elden Ring” Casting: Absurd or Enlightened?
    • The Rise of Copycat Consumption
      The Rise of Copycat Consumption
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      Meet VALLEY’S Spring 2026 Entertainment Section Opener: Josh Kondé
  • Campus Culture
    • Thank You, Come Again! — A Love Letter to Shared Spaces
      Thank You, Come Again! — A Love Letter to Shared Spaces
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      MEET VALLEY’S SPRING 2026 CAMPUS CULTURE SECTION OPENER: NOA DIGGS
    • What Would Your Nature Name Be?
      What Would Your Nature Name Be?
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • Vivienne Westwood: a World of Hope
      Vivienne Westwood: a World of Hope
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      Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2026 Fashion Section Opener: Ray Somawardana
    • Rocky’s Ray Bans
      Rocky’s Ray Bans
  • Self-Improvement
    • The Art of Reconsumption
      The Art of Reconsumption
    • Girl Dinner? Try Guy Grub.
      Girl Dinner? Try Guy Grub.
    • Piss Poetry
      Piss Poetry
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • Who Runs the World? (Big Oil)
      Who Runs the World? (Big Oil)
    • Singer D4vd Charged with First-Degree Murder
      Singer D4vd Charged with First-Degree Murder
    • Jury Finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation Operated Illegal Monopoly
      Jury Finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation Operated Illegal Monopoly

Ashley Gunnett

Ashley Gunnett is a fourth year student studying digital and print journalism with a minor in digital media trends and analytics. Outside of class, Ashley loves spending time with friends, scrolling on social media, and keeping up with football!

The Rise of Face Card Culture
Beauty & Health

The Rise of Face Card Culture

By Ashley Gunnett

“Face card never declines.” It’s the kind of phrase that is everywhere on social media, which serves as both a compliment and a standard all…

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How “The Pitt” Uses Real Time Storytelling to Tackle Heavy Topics
Entertainment

How “The Pitt” Uses Real Time Storytelling to Tackle Heavy Topics

By Ashley Gunnett

The season two finale of “The Pitt” aired on April 16, leaving viewers with lingering questions about what comes next. In an era where television…

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The Reality of Digital Burnout
Self-Improvement

The Reality of Digital Burnout

By Ashley Gunnett

Your screen time report says seven hours, but it doesn’t feel like you actually did anything for seven hours. Somewhere between TikTok, Instagram and the…

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Sunshine State of Mind
Self-Improvement

Sunshine State of Mind

By Ashley Gunnett

There’s no better feeling than stepping outside and feeling the warm State College sun on your skin with the smell of spring in the air….

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Penn State Women’s Ice Hockey Team Makes History
Campus Culture

Penn State Women’s Ice Hockey Team Makes History

By Ashley Gunnett

For the first time in program history, the Penn State Women’s Ice Hockey team has reached the Frozen Four. Unfortunately, the No. 3 Nittany Lions…

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Colin Jost Comes to Penn State
Campus Culture

Colin Jost Comes to Penn State

By Ashley Gunnett

On March 18, Penn State students can trade in their usual weeknight routine for a night of laughter. Penn State’s Student Programming Association (SPA) is…

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Lisa Rinna Drugged at “The Traitors” Premiere Party
Entertainment

Lisa Rinna Drugged at “The Traitors” Premiere Party

By Ashley Gunnett

“The Traitors” season four finale premiered on Thursday, Feb. 26, but the drama from this season is still unfolding. During an appearance on “Good Day…

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What Ilia Malinin’s Olympic Skate Says About the Pressure of the Program
This Just In

What Ilia Malinin’s Olympic Skate Says About the Pressure of the Program

By Ashley Gunnett

Under the bright lights of the 2026 Winter Olympics, every move, jump and hesitation is broadcast to millions. For figure skater Ilia Malinin, the stakes…

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Who Can Afford Valentine’s Day in This Economy?
Campus Culture

Who Can Afford Valentine’s Day in This Economy?

By Ashley Gunnett

It’s Valentine’s Day, and your date hands you a bag of Sweethearts conversation hearts. Instead of pulling out sweet messages like “BE MINE” and “XOXO,”…

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Nia Sioux Releases Her New Book, “Bottom of the Pyramid”
Entertainment

Nia Sioux Releases Her New Book, “Bottom of the Pyramid”

By Ashley Gunnett

You might remember Nia Sioux from the seven seasons of “Dance Moms” she appeared on, but that was 10 years ago. Now, Sioux has just…

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Greek Sing 2025 Recap
Campus Culture

Greek Sing 2025 Recap

By Ashley Gunnett

It’s finally time for Greek life’s favorite night … Greek Sing! Greek Sing is a live dance competition where sororities and fraternities are paired to…

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Becoming A Student Brand Ambassador
Campus Culture

Becoming A Student Brand Ambassador

By Ashley Gunnett

Looking for something extra to do during the semester with great perks? Try becoming a student ambassador for one of your favorite brands! Over the…

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PA Budget Delay Leaves Penn State Students Waiting For Aid
This Just In

PA Budget Delay Leaves Penn State Students Waiting For Aid

By Ashley Gunnett

Each year, thousands of Penn State students rely on state-funded financial aid. This semester, many students are still waiting for state financial aid that has…

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When Social Media Gets Too Personal
Self-Improvement

When Social Media Gets Too Personal

By Ashley Gunnett

Picture yourself scrolling through TikTok, and coming across a story time from a stranger about the most traumatic experience of their life. The comments are…

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Why College Feels Better with a Pet
Campus Culture

Why College Feels Better with a Pet

By Ashley Gunnett

In the midst of the excitement of coming back to Penn State, there is the dread of having to leave your childhood pet back at…

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Entertainment

Inside Taylor Swift’s New Album, “The Life of a Showgirl”

By Ashley Gunnett

Whether you’re a Swiftie or not, you’ve definitely heard about Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Swift released her 12th studio album…

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The Beauty We Inherit
Beauty & Health

The Beauty We Inherit

By Ashley Gunnett

Before we ever held a mascara wand or curling iron ourselves, we watched. Girlhood for many of us started at our mom’s vanity, watching as…

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Entertainment

Who is Benson Boone?

By Ashley Gunnett

You might have heard the name Benson Boone floating around from his most popular song, “Beautiful Things”, or maybe one of his many TikTok accounts…

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Beauty & Health

Sel:pH Beauty: Personalized Skincare for You

By Ashley Gunnett

Are you over the trendy skincare trends that don’t do anything for your skin? Sel:pH has you covered with personalized skincare tailored to your skin…

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Entertainment

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney are Living in the Real Life “Anyone but You”

By Ashley Gunnett

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney sparked dating rumors from their roles in the 2023 rom-com, “Anyone but You.” Two years later, Powell and Sweeney may…

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