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  • Beauty & Health
    • The Bob Theory
      The Bob Theory
    • Keeping Up In State College
      Keeping Up In State College
    • Gym Gains and Lead Gains
      Gym Gains and Lead Gains
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • Inside the Scandal: The Downfall of Miss USA 
      Inside the Scandal: The Downfall of Miss USA 
    • Pretty Girl Humor
      Pretty Girl Humor
    • Pink and Green: “Wicked” Good Marketing
      Pink and Green: “Wicked” Good Marketing
  • Campus Culture
    • Caramel Afternoon: New Bakery Opens in State College
      Caramel Afternoon: New Bakery Opens in State College
    • PRSSA Takes On New York City 
      PRSSA Takes On New York City 
    • Doggie’s Love Island Speed Dating
      Doggie’s Love Island Speed Dating
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • Study Abroad Style Guide
      Study Abroad Style Guide
    • In Defense of Performative Dressing
      In Defense of Performative Dressing
    • Rowan Blanchard Was Right
      Rowan Blanchard Was Right
  • Self-Improvement
    • Productive Procrastination
      Productive Procrastination
    • Birthday Blues
      Birthday Blues
    • The “I Get To” mindset
      The “I Get To” mindset
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • PA Budget Delay Leaves Penn State Students Waiting For Aid
      PA Budget Delay Leaves Penn State Students Waiting For Aid
    • A Fragile Truce- What the release of the Israeli Hostages means for peace in the Middle East
      A Fragile Truce- What the release of the Israeli Hostages means for peace in the Middle East
    • Venezuela: On the Verge of War?
      Venezuela: On the Verge of War?

Caroline Diaz

Caroline Diaz is a junior at Penn State University studying Broadcast Journalism with a focus on Political Science. On an average day, you will find her lifting weights at the gym, outside enjoying the fresh air, watching old Disney shows, or eating Mexican food, Post-college, Caroline plans to return home to New York City and be a familiar face on your news feed.

Campus Culture

Opinion: Why I Love Being a World Campus Student

By Caroline Diaz

There are a plethora of reasons why Penn State students choose to pursue a world campus degree, a fully asynchronous, high-quality Penn State education. Penn…

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Entertainment

Everything Prince Harry Reveals in His Tell-All Memoir “Spare”

By Caroline Diaz

The bombshell memoir that the world has been waiting for, Prince Harry’s “Spare,” has arrived. “Spare” staunchly ignores royal protocol. With mild profanity and much…

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Campus Culture, Features

Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2022 Campus Culture Section Opener: Carlee Weber

By Caroline Diaz

From the outside, Penn State is a progressive oasis that preaches for the inclusivity of students of all kinds. When students walk downtown, there are…

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Campus Culture

Preparing for LineLeap’s Annual Holiday Bar Crawl on Dec. 3

By Caroline Diaz

Haven’t you heard? Santa Crawls is Coming to Town! LineLeap’s annual holiday bar crawl is making its way to State College on Saturday, Dec. 3….

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This Just In

VALLEY’s Climate Change Update

By Caroline Diaz

We can’t lie to you and say there isn’t anything worrisome about 75-degree weather in November, especially in central Pennsylvania, an area that is prone…

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Fashion

Making Thanksgiving A Fashion Show

By Caroline Diaz

Who doesn’t love a good Thanksgiving ‘fit? If you’re looking to show off your trendy fall ensemble this Thanksgiving on Instagram, you need to keep…

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Self-Improvement

The Emergence of Face Dysmorphia: Face Filters and Gua Shas

By Caroline Diaz

It comes to no surprise that social media has brought us a plethora of insecurities and given us dysmorphia of all kinds.  Mayo Clinic defines…

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Beauty & Health

Trend Alert: Red Hair Is In This Fall

By Caroline Diaz

You heard it here first: all kinds of red hair are in this fall. Looking to change up your style and tap into your fiery…

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This Just In

Netflix’s New “DAHMER” Series: Great TV or Victim Exploitation?

By Caroline Diaz

Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix limited series “DAHMER- Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” follows the gripping story of infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who killed and…

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Fashion

The Met Gala 2022 Theme: Gilded Glamour

By Caroline Diaz

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala, better known as the Met Gala, is this Monday, May 2nd. Every year, distinguished Vogue staff select…

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Campus Culture

That Awkward Moment When You’re Not 21 Yet

By Caroline Diaz

When Penn State student Madison Hungerford turns 21, she is planning on celebrating her birthday with a pregame and customary champagne pop at midnight, then…

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Campus Culture

Highlights from the VALLEY 29 Launch Party

By Caroline Diaz

VALLEY 29: The Path Less Traveled is finally here. On Monday, April 11, 2022, VALLEY staff and supporters came together downtown in State College’s newest…

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Fashion

Are You A Prada Girl or A Balenciaga Girl?

By Caroline Diaz

Two luxury fashion houses are ruling the fashion industry as of late: Prada and Balenciaga. Celebrity stylists have incorporated the best of these to-die-for brands…

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Fashion

Steve Madden is the Moment

By Caroline Diaz

This spring, all eyes have been on Steve Madden. The legendary shoe brand has undergone a major re-branding and has rightfully earned VALLEY’s stamp of…

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Self-Improvement

Vulnerability is Your Superpower

By Caroline Diaz

Vulnerability has long been seen as a sign of weakness, but VALLEY is changing the notion of what it means to be vulnerable. Mental health…

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Beauty & Health

So Long Lip Fillers, Hello Lip Blushing!

By Caroline Diaz

Lip fillers have been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in recent years. Thanks to influencer culture, everyone has been chasing that full-lip look…

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Campus Culture

Spring Break 2022: Staying Safe While Living It Up

By Caroline Diaz

If the popular A24 film “Spring Breakers” has taught us anything, it’s that it’s in our best interest to be wary of the company we…

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Fashion

Jacob Elordi, Street Style Icon

By Caroline Diaz

Australian actor Jacob Elordi is the moment. He is Hollywood’s rising star and heartthrob, but he’s also earned his spot as one of Hollywood’s best-dressed…

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Entertainment

Representation and Stigma Within Men’s Figure Skating

By Caroline Diaz

Openly gay and French ice dancer Guillaume Cizeron just won himself a gold medal at the Olympics in both the Free dance and Rhythm dance…

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This Just In

The Mysterious Death of Lauren Smith-Fields

By Caroline Diaz

Like many young women on dating apps, Lauren Smith-Fields, 23, of Bridgeport, Conn., went on a date with Matthew LaFountain, an older man she met…

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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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