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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

Ellen McIntyre

Ellen is a freshman from Newark, Delaware, majoring in film production. She's a web writer for VALLEY, and loves traveling, photography and making Spotify playlists.

Entertainment

Mac Miller, Most Dope

By Ellen McIntyre

“No matter where life takes me, find me with a smile,” Mac Miller once said. He kept to his word, smiling through some of his…

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Entertainment

The Beatles’ Journey to the Top

By Ellen McIntyre

The year is 1964. The music industry is being stifled by bland, monotonous pop songs, and rock-and-roll is almost completely dead. Its biggest stars have…

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Fashion

Need Streetwear Inspo? Look No Further

By Ellen McIntyre

Imagine you’re in New York City walking down the sidewalk, your chin up and eyes set ahead, confidence radiating from your body with every step….

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Self-Improvement

Okay, it’s Time to Invest in a Scrapbook

By Ellen McIntyre

Picture this (no pun intended): you’ve just taken dozens of cute photos with your friends, your eyes still semi-blinded by the flash of the camera….

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Entertainment

Who is Frank Ocean?

By Ellen McIntyre

At 33 years old, Frank Ocean is a living, breathing enigma. The neo-soul singer-songwriter has released 21 singles, a mixtape and two studio albums, but…

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Self-Improvement

5 Study Strategies to Help You Ace Your Midterms

By Ellen McIntyre

Bitter cold temperatures, gray overcast skies and the pain of realizing spring break is no longer here to save anyone (R.I.P); March in State College…

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Campus Culture, THON

THON Then and Now

By Ellen McIntyre

This past weekend, Penn State students’ yearlong fundraising efforts culminated in the annual 46-hour dance marathon, fondly known as THON. This student-run philanthropy works to…

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Entertainment

VALLEY’s Top 10 Super Bowl LV Commercials

By Ellen McIntyre

Every year, people tune into the Super Bowl looking forward to one thing; the commercials. While some brands chose not to participate this year, like…

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This Just In

Major: First Shelter Dog to be “Indogurated”

By Ellen McIntyre

After four years of the White House being deprived of any furry friends, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have brought back the…

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Fashion

The Hidden Symbolism of 2021’s Inauguration Fashion

By Ellen McIntyre

As viewers nationwide tuned in to the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, people couldn’t help but marvel at the colorful coats, jumpsuits, and, of course, masks, sported…

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Self-Improvement

Yes, It’s Okay to Say “No”

By Ellen McIntyre

Think about the last time you said “no” to an opportunity or plan, whether it was an extra assignment for class, a chance to join…

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Entertainment

2020 Legends Lost

By Ellen McIntyre

2020. The year that will go down in infamy, bringing back dreadful memories for the millennials and members of Gen Z who have to answer…

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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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