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  • Beauty & Health
    • Alter Your Energy
      Alter Your Energy
    • Winter Skin Survival Guide
      Winter Skin Survival Guide
    • Rise Above Your Station
      Rise Above Your Station
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • Welcome to Derry: A New Chapter for an Old Fear
      Welcome to Derry: A New Chapter for an Old Fear
    • GAP’s “Give Your Gift” Holiday Campaign
      GAP’s “Give Your Gift” Holiday Campaign
    • Christmas Craze: The Starbucks Bearista Cup
      Christmas Craze: The Starbucks Bearista Cup
  • Campus Culture
    • Students Support Peers Amid SNAP Uncertainty
      Students Support Peers Amid SNAP Uncertainty
    • Virtual Reality Showcase
      Virtual Reality Showcase
    • Greek Sing 2025 Recap
      Greek Sing 2025 Recap
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • What Are You Wearing to the End of the World?
      What Are You Wearing to the End of the World?
    • 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Red Carpet Looks
      2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Red Carpet Looks
    • Wrong Pants Theory
      Wrong Pants Theory
  • Self-Improvement
    • Unbuckling Your Chastity Belt
      Unbuckling Your Chastity Belt
    • Are You Who Said You’d Be? 
      Are You Who Said You’d Be? 
    • Selective Sinners
      Selective Sinners
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • The People’s Voices
      The People’s Voices
    • NYC Marathon 2025
      NYC Marathon 2025
    • Zohran Mamdani and The Politics of Social Media
      Zohran Mamdani and The Politics of Social Media

Christine D'Avanzo

Christine D'Avanzo is a third year (Junior) at Penn State University, studying English Literature with a concentration in Creative Writing. She is from New York, and when not writing for VALLEY, she enjoys listening to music, having an active nightlife, drinking coffee and hanging out with her girlfriends.

Affordable College Grocery Guide
Beauty & Health

Affordable College Grocery Guide

By Christine D'Avanzo

Being a college student means budgeting — and when the price of groceries starts to rise, every dollar counts. As you walk down the aisles,…

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Franklin Fired — Penn State’s Promising Football Season Crumbles
Campus Culture

Franklin Fired — Penn State’s Promising Football Season Crumbles

By Christine D'Avanzo

At the start of the 2025 college football season, the Penn State Nittany Lions stood at the No. 2 spot in the national rankings. Hopes…

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2025 Government Shutdown Continues
This Just In

2025 Government Shutdown Continues

By Christine D'Avanzo

The federal government shutdown that began on October 1 is showing no signs of ending as the two major political parties’ disagreement continues to leave…

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Self-Improvement

Reconnecting With Pink

By Christine D'Avanzo

Pink is more than just a color that is pleasing to the eye — it is deeply symbolic, especially for women. It transcends beyond aesthetics…

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Beauty & Health

Sunday Reset

By Christine D'Avanzo

Sundays are about slowing down—a breath at the end of a long and hectic week. It’s your time to recharge and to give back to…

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Beauty & Health

College Nap Guide

By Christine D'Avanzo

Being a college student means balancing a hectic schedule of lectures, club meetings, study sessions and part-time jobs, all while still somehow finding time for…

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Fashion

Stories Woven Into Fashion

By Christine D'Avanzo

Have you ever explored the racks of a thrift store, and came upon a unique item that stood out to you, but it didn’t really…

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Campus Culture

College Dating Disasters

By Christine D'Avanzo

The college dating scene can be turbulent, to say the least. Dating is all about trial-and-error — trying to find the right person means having…

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Campus Culture

These Converse Are Made for Walkin’

By Christine D'Avanzo

There’s something special about a pair of white Converse fresh out of the box. They carry a crisp confidence, ready to take on the world—or…

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Self-Improvement

Mood Boards: Envisioning Your Future

By Christine D'Avanzo

Thinking about the future after graduation can be incredibly scary. The daunting question, “What do you want to do?” constantly lingers over students’ heads. It’s…

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Campus Culture

Dropped Rush? Read This.

By Christine D'Avanzo

Spring at Penn State brings a new wave of Greek Life, with sorority recruitment taking center stage. For many freshmen, rush is more than just…

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Fashion

Molly Gunn: A Fashion Icon

By Christine D'Avanzo

If you could swap wardrobes with any fictional character, who would it be? If your answer isn’t Molly Gunn from Uptown Girls, VALLEY is here…

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Fashion

Winter’s Look: Rich Messy Girl

By Christine D'Avanzo

With each passing season, a new “it girl” look makes its debut. This winter, it’s all about embracing the “rich messy girl” vibe—a look that…

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Self-Improvement

Life of a Retired Party Girl

By Christine D'Avanzo

Penn State University has a reputation for being one of the biggest party schools in America. The atmosphere—fun, wild, electric—tends to entrance students. And it…

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Campus Culture, VALLEY

Big Ten Championship: Penn State vs. Oregon

By Christine D'Avanzo

For the first time in 16 years, Penn State’s football team achieved an 11-win regular season, an accomplishment that earned them a spot in the…

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Entertainment

Channeling Ali from Burlesque

By Christine D'Avanzo

Have you ever needed to channel someone else’s energy to feel more confident? Maybe you draw inspiration from friends, mentors or even celebrities. For VALLEY,…

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Entertainment

The Olive Theory

By Christine D'Avanzo

How do you know if you’ve found the one? According to “How I Met Your Mother,” the answer lies in the Olive Theory. In the…

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This Just In

State College’s Political Divide

By Christine D'Avanzo

To say the least, the 2024 election carried high stakes. In the weeks leading up to Election Day, a walk down the streets of State…

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Fashion

The Seven-Point Rule

By Christine D'Avanzo

Fashion is a powerful form of self-expression, shaping how others perceive you from the very first glance. Sure, it’s easy to pull on a basic…

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Entertainment

Love Isn’t Blind

By Christine D'Avanzo

So the reality television show Love is Blind wants us to believe that physical attraction is irrelevant? Please. We watch as contestants “fall in love”…

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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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