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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

Emily Jones

Emily Jones is currently a third-year student at Penn State pursuing a degree in marketing. When not writing for VALLEY, you can find her spending time with friends, thrifting for a new outfit, or working out.

Harsh Reality
Entertainment

Harsh Reality

By Emily Jones

From crash-outs to unfiltered raw emotions, glimpses into others’ lives — both the good and the bad — make reality television addictive. It’s easy as…

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A Month From Now
Self-Improvement

A Month From Now

By Emily Jones

Heavy emotions, from breakups to arguments, can send your body into a whirlwind. Your heart feels as if it is about to beat out of…

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Selective Sinners
Self-Improvement

Selective Sinners

By Emily Jones

Think of a word to describe yourself. Most of us wouldn’t consider choosing something negative. We’d never call ourselves selfish, hypocritical or even immoral. To…

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MEET VALLEY’S FALL 2025 SELF-IMPROVEMENT SECTION OPENER: HUGH KIBERA
Self-Improvement

MEET VALLEY’S FALL 2025 SELF-IMPROVEMENT SECTION OPENER: HUGH KIBERA

By Emily Jones

Wherever you go, there you are. Hugh Kibera, a senior studying broadcast journalism, has a life that has spanned two continents and multiple identities, but…

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Unfamiliar Face
Beauty & Health

Unfamiliar Face

By Emily Jones

There is a strange moment at the end of every night routine. The mascara smudges and the foundation fades, with just one wipe, a stranger…

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Second-Hand Shame
Fashion

Second-Hand Shame

By Emily Jones

There is a cultural obsession with the new. From the latest phones to designer fashion drops, we often tie newness with value. In contrast, anything…

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Campus Culture

Call It A Night

By Emily Jones

It’s happened to all of us: The music is hitting, and everyone is in a good mood, saying, “Just one more!” Then, before you know…

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Beauty & Health

Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2025 Beauty & Health Section Opener: Mackenzie Bronk

By Emily Jones

Pressure makes sapphires. Surrounded by the deafening noise of thousands of fans, Mackenzie Bronk, unable to hear, focuses internally on what she is about to…

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Beauty & Health

Seeing Color

By Emily Jones

Eyes are among our most prominent features. At first glance, they are often the first thing that draws others in. While alluring on their own,…

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Self-Improvement

Stinginess: You Get What You Give

By Emily Jones

Money talks, but it’s up to you whether you listen to it. It is one of the most prevalent influences in our lives, and it…

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Fashion

Find Your Frames

By Emily Jones

Sunglasses are more than just a fashion accessory, they are essential to protect the eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays. As the weather grows hotter, they…

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Self-Improvement

Manifestation: Can Your Thoughts Really Shape Reality?

By Emily Jones

Thoughts become things, or at least according to the law of attraction, they do. The Law of Attraction is a concept that suggests positive thoughts…

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Beauty & Health

Fitness Feeds: Escaping Unrealistic Expectations

By Emily Jones

Fitness feeds can be a double-edged sword. They start innocently, whether it be a new workout to try or a high protein meal, this content…

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Entertainment

Healing the Heartbreak: The Unexpected Ending

By Emily Jones

As the credits roll, very rarely is an entire audience left with their mouth agape. Sure, plot twists happen all the time, but few expect…

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Self-Improvement

Why The Wait: Don’t Let Another Opportunity Pass You By

By Emily Jones

It happened again- you froze like a deer in headlights and missed another opportunity. Whether it be a job opening, a romantic connection, or pursuing…

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Self-Improvement

Your Siblings Shadow

By Emily Jones

As the youngest child, you are often expected to live up to your older siblings’ achievements. Everyone strives for recognition and appreciation, but it seems…

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Fashion

The Downfall of Black Friday

By Emily Jones

Nothing quite starts the season of giving like ripping a television out of someone’s hands or shoving people out of the way for the hottest…

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Self-Improvement

Love Is Never a Waste

By Emily Jones

Love is handing someone a gun pointed at your heart with the trust they won’t set it off. It can teach us how to grow…

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Fashion

Unseen Layers: Hidden Ways to Stay Warm Without Ruining the Perfect Outfit

By Emily Jones

Choosing between being stylish or keeping warm can be an extreme challenge as temperatures drop. While you can always dress up your look with a…

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Fashion

VALLEY Merch Drop

By Emily Jones

VALLEY has recently released new merchandise featuring both black and green sweatsuits, a tote bag and a baseball cap. While many of these pieces can…

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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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