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  • Beauty & Health
    • The Viral “Abbey Yung Method”
      The Viral “Abbey Yung Method”
    • THE OZEMPIC EPIDEMIC: HOW A DIABETES DRUG BECAME A BEAUTY STANDARD
      THE OZEMPIC EPIDEMIC: HOW A DIABETES DRUG BECAME A BEAUTY STANDARD
    • The Psychology of the Mirror Selfie
      The Psychology of the Mirror Selfie
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • Pop Culture of the Quarter Century
      Pop Culture of the Quarter Century
    • The girls cannot stop obsessing over ‘Heated Rivalry’
      The girls cannot stop obsessing over ‘Heated Rivalry’
    • The Golden Globes: Winners, Losers, and Academy Awards
      The Golden Globes: Winners, Losers, and Academy Awards
  • Campus Culture
    • Burnout Burn Book
      Burnout Burn Book
    • Wander Babe: Student-Run Fashion Brand Takes Off at Penn State
      Wander Babe: Student-Run Fashion Brand Takes Off at Penn State
    • Magdalena Bay Hits Penn State with their Killshot
      Magdalena Bay Hits Penn State with their Killshot
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • Which Gym Brands Deserve a Spot in Your Closet
      Which Gym Brands Deserve a Spot in Your Closet
    • That Was Not Me at the Airport
      That Was Not Me at the Airport
    • Winter Fashion: Japanese Streetwear
      Winter Fashion: Japanese Streetwear
  • Self-Improvement
    • New Year, New Niche Hobbies
      New Year, New Niche Hobbies
    • The Beauty Inside Each Loss
      The Beauty Inside Each Loss
    • Dear Me, Happy Birthday, Love Yourself
      Dear Me, Happy Birthday, Love Yourself
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • FDA Warns Against Counterfeit Botox Amid Reports of Severe Health Risks  
      FDA Warns Against Counterfeit Botox Amid Reports of Severe Health Risks  
    • The People’s Voices
      The People’s Voices
    • NYC Marathon 2025
      NYC Marathon 2025

Aylin Avci

Aylin Avci is a third year student at Penn State, pursuing a degree in digital and print journalism and minoring in psychology. In her free time, she likes to listen to new music, hang out with her friends, discover new places, and take pictures.

New Year, New Niche Hobbies
Self-Improvement

New Year, New Niche Hobbies

By Aylin Avci

New year, new me! You know what that means- new pastimes! Getting into new niches is an amazing way to destress and celebrate your hobbies….

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It Was Never Meant For Men Anyway
Self-Improvement

It Was Never Meant For Men Anyway

By Aylin Avci

Let’s get this straight: women do not exist for the male gaze. Women shouldn’t be wondering how they’re going to do their makeup based on…

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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025: The Recap
Fashion

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025: The Recap

By Aylin Avci

The Victoria’s Secret 2025 Fashion Show bounces back with the big blowouts and unique angel wings that we have all been waiting for! On Oct….

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Codependency: Put Yourself First For Once
Self-Improvement

Codependency: Put Yourself First For Once

By Aylin Avci

Relying on your friends or romantic partners to be responsible for your happiness is not having emotional support; it’s something called codependency.  Codependency is when…

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The Queen of Halloween Returns
Fashion

The Queen of Halloween Returns

By Aylin Avci

“The Queen of Halloween” is ready for another exciting year! Heidi Klum is preparing another costume for her annual Halloween party. Hediween History Klum began…

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Tylenol and Pregnant Women: Is It Safe?
This Just In

Tylenol and Pregnant Women: Is It Safe?

By Aylin Avci

There are numerous over-the-counter medications that people take daily. Tylenol is one of them. Lately, Tylenol has been the subject of scrutiny and people are…

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Entertainment

Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad: The Love Triangle Continues

By Aylin Avci

What type of summer did you have? Here at VALLEY, it was “The Summer I Turned Pretty” type of summer! “The Summer I Turned Pretty”…

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Self-Improvement

The Greatest Gift of All: Friendship

By Aylin Avci

A special thing that some of us take for granted is our friendships. Friendships are the one thing in our lives that brings richness, comfort…

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Self-Improvement

Oddly Hot: Weird Turn-Ons For The Girls

By Aylin Avci

Not all turn-ons make sense. Everyone has their own preference, and sometimes they can be really weird. Today, VALLEY is deep diving into unusual turn-ons…

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Entertainment

“A Minecraft Movie” Strikes Viral Online Memes and Chaos in Theaters

By Aylin Avci

“A Minecraft Movie” is the new viral sensation, with everyone rushing to the theaters to experience the cinematic fun. On April 4, 2025, “A Minecraft…

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Beauty & Health

Finding Your Perfect Hair Color

By Aylin Avci

Are you tired of having bad hair days or of your hair in general? If you want a sign to change your hair, here it…

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Entertainment

The Impractical Allegations: Joe Gatto

By Aylin Avci

Former “Impractical Joker” star, Joe Gatto, has allegedly been accused of sexual assault. Since the allegations, he has canceled his tour and is taking time…

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Self-Improvement

A Deeper Connection

By Aylin Avci

Being in a healthy relationship requires effort from both partners. One significant factor in having a healthy relationship is emotional intelligence and being emotionally available….

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Entertainment

Who is Kombucha Girl?: Brittany Broski

By Aylin Avci

Let’s rewind and travel back to 2019. You’re opening TikTok and you happen to come across a video of a girl trying kombucha for the…

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Campus Culture

Recap of THON 2025: A Home For Hope

By Aylin Avci

Thousands of children are affected by childhood cancer each year. Penn State students have found a way to help raise funds for those children and…

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Entertainment

Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s Storyline Together

By Aylin Avci

Relationships in Hollywood sometimes look out of the ordinary, or just different because of their lifestyle. Through the cameras, Kanye West (Ye) and Bianca Censori’s…

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Campus Culture

SPA hosts The Basement Yard

By Aylin Avci

Penn State’s Student Programming Association (SPA) recently hosted The Basement Yard on Feb. 11 at the Schwab Auditorium. Penn State’s SPA provides events and opportunities…

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Fashion

Good Old Jeans

By Aylin Avci

Jeans have been the staple piece in American culture for as long as VALLEY sees. Ranging from casual looks, all the way to classier ones….

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Self-Improvement

Fight Back The Laziness

By Aylin Avci

College is such an exciting time in your life. You are having an amazing time making new friends and approaching new opportunities. Life starts to…

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Self-Improvement

The Introverted Mindset

By Aylin Avci

What does it mean to be labeled as an introvert? Does it mean being shy, unfriendly, timid or even arrogant? Sometimes people misunderstand what being…

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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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