VALLEY Magazine -
  • 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
    • No image
      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

Katie McFadden

Katie is a New Jersey native and senior at Penn State. She is majoring in print journalism and political science.

VALLEY Pick of the Week

Staff Pick of the Week: Hot Sauce

By Katie McFadden

Do you ever want to spice up your life a little? And by life, VALLEY really means food! Yes, we’re talking about hot sauce. Whether…

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Campus Culture

Do it for the DREAMers

By Katie McFadden

At Penn State, it’s not uncommon to meet people from all corners of the world, including from countries in Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern…

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Campus Culture, THON

Dear Dancer, Advice For THON Weekend

By Katie McFadden

Hey, dancer! Congratulations on being selected to dance in THON 2018. You should be so proud of all of your accomplishments and your contributions to…

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Beauty & Health

The Brady-Bündchen’s Plant-Based Diet

By Katie McFadden

People are always wondering about the latest celebrity fitness trend or diet. Whether or not you’re a Patriots fan, there’s no denying that Tom Brady…

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VALLEY

Staff Pick of the Week: Amazon Alexa

By Katie McFadden

If 10 years ago someone said that we could ask almost any question at any time and get a response, we’d think you were crazy….

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Entertainment, VALLEY

Meet Valley’s Fall 2017 Entertainment Section Opener: Natalie Guarna

By Katie McFadden

Everybody has a guilty pleasure, and for Natalie Guarna it’s porn—FOOD porn!

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Campus Culture

Everything You Need to Know About Homecoming Week

By Katie McFadden

It is officially Homecoming week at Penn State, and VALLEY is here to fill you in on all the exciting and pride-filled events happening around campus.

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Beauty & Health

Spaghetti Squash Recipes to Try This Fall

By Katie McFadden

Mix up your dinner options with these three takes on spaghetti squash.

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Campus Culture

TEDxPSU 2018 Is Now Accepting Nominations

By Katie McFadden

For seven years, TEDxPSU has been sharing enlightening talks with Penn State and the State College community.

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Entertainment

Is Taylor Swift Rebranding?

By Katie McFadden

We’re all wondering the same question—what’s the deal with Taylor Swift?

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Beauty & Health

Jam Out With This Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe

By Katie McFadden

Rainy spring days are over and the summer sun is finally out! While some love summer for the sun, Valley can’t help but celebrate the…

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Beauty & Health

BLT with a Delicious Twist

By Katie McFadden

If you’re getting tired of the same meal, Valley has a twist on the classic bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich that will give your week just the flavor it needs.

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Entertainment

Bachelorette is Back with Season 13!

By Katie McFadden

From what ABC showed, it looks like this season is literally filled with blood, sweat and tears, and a very angry girlfriend who crashes the show. What would this show be without the drama?

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Beauty & Health, Campus Culture

Blue and White Weekend Workout

By Katie McFadden

In case you’re feeling guilty about all those extra tailgating calories, Valley has the perfect workout tailored to your Blue and White weekend.

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Entertainment

Meet Valley’s Spring 2017 Entertainment Section Opener: Cameron Hart

By Katie McFadden

Meet Valley’s Spring 2017 Entertainment Section Opener!

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Campus Culture

RAWR 666 Improv Festival This Weekend

By Katie McFadden

Anyone looking for a good time, a laugh or just something to do this weekend without breaking the bank, RAWR 666 is the place to be.

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Entertainment

Missing Richard Simmons

By Katie McFadden

“So when he stopped leaving his home in the Hollywood hills, many people were concerned because it was completely out of character.”

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Entertainment

“Sesame Street” Introduces Muppet with Autism

By Katie McFadden

For the first time in 10 years, “Sesame Street” is introducing a new resident. Julia, a 4-year-old with bright orange hair, has autism.

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Campus Culture, Entertainment

2017 Movin’ On Lineup

By Katie McFadden

The moment that Penn State students have been waiting for all year is finally here — the 2017 Movin’ On lineup has been released! The…

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Beauty & Health, VALLEY

Super Easy Super Bowl Recipes

By Katie McFadden

Enjoy making and eating these easy and affordable recipes while watching the best game, not to mention the best commercials, of the year!

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