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  • Beauty & Health
    • The Reality of Health Anxiety
      The Reality of Health Anxiety
    • Rainbow Wigs as a Proxy for Freedom
      Rainbow Wigs as a Proxy for Freedom
    • The Rise of Face Card Culture
      The Rise of Face Card Culture
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • A24’s “Elden Ring” Casting: Absurd or Enlightened?
      A24’s “Elden Ring” Casting: Absurd or Enlightened?
    • The Rise of Copycat Consumption
      The Rise of Copycat Consumption
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      Meet VALLEY’S Spring 2026 Entertainment Section Opener: Josh Kondé
  • Campus Culture
    • More Than a Store: Inside Smith and Front
      More Than a Store: Inside Smith and Front
    • Thank You, Come Again! — A Love Letter to Shared Spaces
      Thank You, Come Again! — A Love Letter to Shared Spaces
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      MEET VALLEY’S SPRING 2026 CAMPUS CULTURE SECTION OPENER: NOA DIGGS
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • Vivienne Westwood: a World of Hope
      Vivienne Westwood: a World of Hope
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      Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2026 Fashion Section Opener: Ray Somawardana
    • Rocky’s Ray Bans
      Rocky’s Ray Bans
  • Self-Improvement
    • Freak the Freak Out
      Freak the Freak Out
    • The Art of Reconsumption
      The Art of Reconsumption
    • Girl Dinner? Try Guy Grub.
      Girl Dinner? Try Guy Grub.
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • Who Runs the World? (Big Oil)
      Who Runs the World? (Big Oil)
    • Singer D4vd Charged with First-Degree Murder
      Singer D4vd Charged with First-Degree Murder
    • Jury Finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation Operated Illegal Monopoly
      Jury Finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation Operated Illegal Monopoly

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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