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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
    • 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
    • What Would Your Nature Name Be?
      What Would Your Nature Name Be?
    • 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

Katherine Engleka

Katherine Engleka is a Junior at Penn State working towards a degree in English with a minor in Sustainability leadership. When she is not working as a web writer for VALLEY, she might be found trying new restaurants, making a spotify playlist, or hiking in a state forest.

Campus Culture

Women are the Maddest

By Katherine Engleka

While most have their attention on men’s college basketball teams, the women’s division flies under the radar breaking records in athleticism and viewership.

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Campus Culture

Eat Around the World in Downtown State College

By Katherine Engleka

After spending 8 weeks in State College, the bubble that surrounds campus begins to feel suffocating. One way to expand horizons is to try the array of foods offered Downtown.

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Beauty & Health

How to Nail Your at Home Manicure

By Katherine Engleka

Salons can be stressful, expensive and out of the way. Bring the spa experience to you by following VALLEY’s guide to an at-home manicure.

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Campus Culture

Walks to Remember

By Katherine Engleka

When walking to class, a multitude of characters emerge from the shadows of dorm rooms and apartments. The question is, what do you listen to in order to make these strolls enjoyable?

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Beauty & Health

To Tan or Not to Tan

By Katherine Engleka

With only a few days standing between students and their spring break, many may consider getting a fake tan. Here’s a guide for those that are new to the art of bronzing.

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Entertainment

Country is BACK!

By Katherine Engleka

Country music used to be hidden behind the guise of a guilty pleasure, but now it is all the rage. With artists like Beyoncé and Lana Del Rey releasing twangy tunes, what is there to know about the evolving genre?

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Self-Improvement

Reviving the Valentine’s Day of Your Childhood

By Katherine Engleka

My sweet memories of Valentine’s day stem from elementary school traditions. Now, as a young adult, I’m wondering if it is possible to bypass the negative emotions surrounding the holiday and create a holiday to look forward to past childhood.

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Self-Improvement

Forming Female Friendships

By Katherine Engleka

Last weekend, sorority recruitment gave vitality to female friendships. How can girls build on these budding connections to get the most out of their feminine relationships?

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Beauty & Health

The Problem With Stanley Tumblers

By Katherine Engleka

A few months ago, Stanley tumblers began circulating Penn State’s campus. The bottles, known for their easy-to-carry handle, varying colors and impressive insulation technology, took…

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Entertainment

Making Monthly Playlists: Genius or Tedious

By Katherine Engleka

In the wake of Spotify’s year-end celebration–Spotify Wrapped–audiophiles may find themselves disappointed with the way their year in listening turned out. Accumulating a substandard amount…

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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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