The Americana Dream
Lana Del Rey is arguably the most influential artist of this generation; not only for her beautiful songs but for her persona. Patriotism in women…
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Our Empathetic Ways
The feelings we all have typically differentiate from one another. It’s very rare that the emotions we endure in certain situations are similar; if you…
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Eternal Sunshine, Brighter Days Ahead
From Nickelodeon to stadiums, Ariana Grande has made herself a name in the industry. More specifically, a name full of controversy; Grande has had a…
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Moving “Off-Campus” from Page to Screen
This year anticipates a lot of movies and television series, especially page-to-screen adaptations. In a generation where many have picked up reading, specifically steamy, college…
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Olivia Rodrigo: Being “Gutsy” With Fashion
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’re familiar with nationwide pop-princess icon Olivia Rodrigo. The American singer-songwriter rose to immense fame with her heart-wrenching, yet…
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We Were Never Supposed to See Ourselves
If we took a step back, we would realize a lot of, if not all, of beauty culture is completely manmade. Obviously, all of the…
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How I Met Your Alma Mater
Kids, when I was your age attending college, I was completely lost. I mean, dead-end, no map or GPS lost. And it didn’t help that…
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It’s Time To Delete The App
It’s time to delete that app. Yes, that one. The one that pulls your attention away for hours when you have objectively more important things…
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Dressed Up Like A Doll
Being a child and walking into a toy store in the 2000s for the first time was a pivotal moment. You were given ultimate voting…
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Dying Your Hair is Therapy
It’s safe to assume that for all of us, we have had at least one traumatic event happen to us unexpectedly. And when we are…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2024 Self Improvement Section Opener: Carleigh Moore
Prepare for the worst because the best is yet to come. It seems like ever since she was old enough to talk, Carleigh Moore had…
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‘We Are’ a Voice of Reason
College education doesn’t just provide young adults with morning classes and unlimited green tea shots; college is where students grow to shape their values. It’s…
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Navigating Jealousy in Friendships
Friendships are one of the most beautiful things that life has to offer. They’re built on kindness, love and respect. They can sustain the most…
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The Burnt Toast Theory
On a daily basis, bad things happen to us, on both large scales and small. You’re late for a meeting or you fail an exam….
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Bobba Company Sparks Controversy in Dragon’s Den
A bubble tea company is under fire for their business pitch to investors on the show “Dragon’s Den”. On its release, it sparked debate on…
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You’re Never Too Old for Recess
College is a whirlwind of papers, exams, social gatherings and morning lectures that seem to never end. Even on a day to day basis, it…
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Poetry Is What We Stay Alive For…Until It’s Dead
The late Robin Williams once said, “Medicine, law, business engineering; these are noble pursuits that are necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love,…
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Challenges Ahead for the Daily Collegian
This year, Penn State’s beloved Daily Collegian lost 100% of their funding from Penn State’s general fund. Last summer, the Penn State Board of Trustees…
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Can I Rant Real Quick?
Everything went wrong today. You were late to your nine o’clock class, saw your ex-situationship talking to another girl and finally got your exam grade…
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Kill Them With Kindness (When You Want to Kill Everyone)
It starts as the kindergarten code of conduct when you’re new to tableside manners. We’re reminded to “treat people how you want to be treated”…
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