A Good Cry
We all can recognize that familiar swelling feeling in the back of your throat. Your eyes get heavier, your chest tightens up a bit and…
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National Poetry Month
Poetry is inherently connected to nature, it serves as our literary reminder to stop and smell the roses. Poetry forces intimacy with its readers, urging…
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The Penn State Blue Band
Most girls first pick up the baton when they are in grade school. They spend four or five hours per day in the gym. They…
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Debunking Sentimental Value
The bracelet of your beloved grandmother lost a charm (in Doggies, of all places) and you are utterly heartbroken. You love your grandmother so much…
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Let Your Grad Dress Be Your Goodbye
Everyone says the four years fly by, but we didn’t actually think they would! With graduation right around the corner (who’s cutting onions?) let VALLEY…
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My Ode to Penn State THON
When you grow up in Pennsylvania, you grow up hearing about THON. My school district held “Mini THON” when I was in middle school, people…
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The Niche Love Languages of Penn State
The charm of February always warms people’s hearts. With Valentine’s Day, it is hard not to get sappy and express your love. Most people know…
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If you’re my professor, keep scrolling
What year were you first told to not text in class? Was it sixth grade? Maybe you got to wait till your first year of…
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What’s in Our Bag? Lipstick Edition
The bouncer at Champs asks to check your bag before you walk into the bar and he shines his flashlight to see a jumble of…
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“It’s because of that damn phone of yours”
Who else was forced to leave your phone charging in the kitchen at night back in middle school? The emphasis on getting off your electronics…
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FALL 2023 COVER STORY: BREAKING THE CYCLES
Anger, depression and Adderall. Handcuffed to a hospital bed in the suicide watch unit, all Nick could think about was Adderall. How the hell was…
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Rewriting History; By Women, For Women
The New York Times published an article titled “The Caretakers of Women’s Pandemic Stories,” which showcased the collection of acquired journal entries that the National…
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A College Student’s Guide to Family Friendly Outfits
With the holidays coming up, all VALLEY readers are obligated to remind the family members who the best dressed is. It is the time to…
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Philly Violence, Specifically On College Campuses
College is a time to prosper, learn and grow. It is a place where students should feel free and inspired to find themselves and pursue…
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Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford: My Opinion
The second song that comes up recommended by Spotify upon searching The Neighbourhood is “Daddy Issues.” Let’s talk about it! Jesse Rutherford (31), the lead…
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Making This Holiday Season Still Special
The holidays are always a special time of year. All the love and joy make for a unique feeling, along the with quality time with…
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Phillies Take On World Series
It has been an exciting “Red October” for Philadelphia residents and fans as the Phillies’ long awaited success has returned since their last advancement to…
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The Baseball Diet
Baseball season is upon us (and going wonderfully if you are a Phillies fan) which brings lots of excitement along with loads of good food….
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What Your Favorite Childhood Book Says About You
Getting read to as a kid is a formulative routine in child development. It was a time to be quiet, to be held and to…
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Italys’ Right-Winged Shift
Giorgia Meloni won Italy’s general election on September 25, which puts her in great position to become future prime minister. This would be Italy’s first…
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