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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

Carolyn Cushwa

Carolyn is a junior studying public relations. Some of her favorite activities include reading, writing, and searching for the world's best tater tots. In addition to writing for Valley, Carolyn is also a THON/Philanthropy chair for Penn State's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America.

Self-Improvement

13 Reasons Why Not

By Carolyn Cushwa

The new hit Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” raises a lot of important issues about mental illness. Here are 13 reasons why NOT.

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Fashion

From Daylongs to Day Jobs: How to Shop for Your Internship on a Budget

By Carolyn Cushwa

Whether you have already locked down an internship or are still making the rounds for interviews, you might need to update your closet this summer….

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Entertainment

A Truly Timeless Tale: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

By Carolyn Cushwa

So, if you are looking for a new movie to see this weekend, or if you just want to relive a little bit of your childhood, check out Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast’. You won’t regret it.

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VALLEY Pick of the Week

Staff Pick of the Week: Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment by Fresh

By Carolyn Cushwa

Ever have the feeling that you would love to wear lipstick, but your lips are too chapped? With loud, bold lips dominating all of the…

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Entertainment

Snow Problems? No Problem! Some Ideas for your next Movie Marathon!

By Carolyn Cushwa

Valley is here to help with this specialty movie marathon made just for you!

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Campus Culture

5 Ways to Prepare for THON 2017

By Carolyn Cushwa

Whether this is your first THON, or your fourth, put on your dancing shoes and get excited, because you are going to have the time of your life!

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Beauty & Health

Valley’s Favorite: Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

By Carolyn Cushwa

This recipe for pumpkin spice cupcakes is the perfect desert to compliment the fall weather, so grab your coziest sweater and get in the kitchen, its pumpkin season!

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Campus Culture

BlueWhiteTV, the new Netflix for Penn Staters

By Carolyn Cushwa

Calling it “Netflix for Penn Staters,” Blue White TV’s co-owner Kelly Green Porterfield sat down with Valley to talk about the new site.

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Campus Culture

Involvement Scare: It’s not too late to get involved at Penn State

By Carolyn Cushwa

Don’t worry, if you are still looking for a way to make this big school a little smaller, it’s not too late. Take a look at some of these tips and take a breath, you’ll find your place here at Penn State!

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Fashion

Valley’s Guide to a Summer Music Festival

By Carolyn Cushwa

Grab your suitcase and your ticket, Valley is here to help you pack your bags for your next music festival.

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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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