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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

Leah Polakoff

Leah Polakoff is the former editor-in-chief (spring 2014–fall 2014) of Valley Magazine. Leah majored in print journalism and graduated in spring 2015.

Debunking Campus Dining Health Myths
Campus Culture

Debunking Campus Dining Health Myths

By Leah Polakoff

Walking past Are U Hungry, Jimmy John’s or Canyon Pizza is sure to make any health-conscious student feel sick to his or her stomach. The…

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Beauty is Pain
Fashion

Beauty is Pain

By Leah Polakoff

Girls will go to great lengths to maintain a flawless appearance. Just think about how much makeup, hair gel and body scrub it takes to…

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Running tips for newbies
Beauty & Health

Running tips for newbies

By Leah Polakoff

Do you know how long a 5K is compared to a 10K? How about the difference between sports beans and GU? Do you wish you…

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It’s 5K season on campus!
Beauty & Health

It’s 5K season on campus!

By Leah Polakoff

Have you ever woken up early on a Saturday morning in a college town? It’s one of those rare moments when the entire campus is…

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The brighter side to being a girl
Self-Improvement

The brighter side to being a girl

By Leah Polakoff

Every girl has been through hell. We’ve all been there, hundreds of times. All of the nights we’ve stayed up late because cramps make our…

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How to be classy like the “Classiest Club on Campus”
Fashion

How to be classy like the “Classiest Club on Campus”

By Leah Polakoff

They are the self-proclaimed “Classiest Club on Campus.” They pride themselves on dressing outlandishly, and most importantly, they aren’t afraid to “go there.” So who…

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Entertainment

Lady Antebellum brings Southern style to the BJC

By Leah Polakoff

The Bryce Jordan Center radiated Southern charm Saturday night as Lady Antebellum, Thompson Square and Darius Rucker took the stage. Thompson Square, comprised of dynamic…

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‘Boot Scootin’ Boogie’ your way into a cute country outfit
Fashion

‘Boot Scootin’ Boogie’ your way into a cute country outfit

By Leah Polakoff

The ultimate country concert is coming to Penn State. This Saturday, Lady Antebellum, along with Darius Rucker and Thompson Square, will perform at the Bryce…

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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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