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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

Kate Perkins

Kate is the fashion editor for Valley Magazine and a senior at Penn State studying advertising and business. She overuses post-it notes, idolizes Leslie Knope, and firmly believes that beauty comes from within.

Self-Improvement

Newsflash: There’s an Easier Way to Read the News

By Kate Perkins

We take our time scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter (the fun apps) just to avoid finally dealing with emails. But now, we can actually look forward to opening our inboxes thanks to The Skimm.

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Campus Culture

Falling in Love: 10 First Date Ideas Perfect for Fall

By Kate Perkins

There’s something about hot August days and cold September nights that make falling in love easy. Maybe it’s the sea of new faces on campus, or the momentary peace before our schedules fill up with projects and exams, but this season always feels ripe for romance.

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Self-Improvement

Awareness: How to Protect Yourself by Paying Attention

By Kate Perkins

It’s dangerously easy to be distracted, especially as a college student with a smartphone full of notifications. However, blocking out the world makes us easy victims of theft and violence.

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Entertainment

#WCW: Amy Schumer

By Kate Perkins

Amy Schumer is a hot mess. Or at least she plays one in her new movie, Trainwreck. Even though she may not make the best…

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Beauty & Health

The Secret to Smooth Summer Skin

By Kate Perkins

As the summer heats up, we tend to wear less clothes. Whether you’re trying to beat the heat in a backless dress or stay cool…

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Entertainment

Reading for Pleasure: 5 Books that are Sexier than 50 Shades of Grey

By Kate Perkins

What could transcend the pornographic phenomenon that was 50 Shades of Grey? Lots of books. So many in fact, that narrowing this list down to five was a real challenge.

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Campus Culture

The Scoop on Penn State Berkey Creamery’s Celebratory New Flavor


By Kate Perkins

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Berkey Creamery, and what better way to celebrate than with a little cake? Birthday cake ice cream, to be precise.

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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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