Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2018 Section Opener: Michelle Mischler
Passion is Michelle Mischler’s defining quality; it’s something I have seen radiate from her earnest gaze. Her demeanor translates through all that she involves herself…
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Dear New Students: An Open Letter
Finding the advice to give new students coming into the microcosm that is Penn State University was challenging to say the least — especially for…
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Summer is for getting outside … of your comfort zone
How many times have you wanted to try something new or learn more about something that you’re genuinely interested in, but your course schedule, extracurriculars…
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VALLEY Photo | (New)trality
Although the energy protruding from each article of clothing is different, power is power. This is the idea behind reclaiming fashion from the world of…
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New Face of Louis Vuitton Menswear: Virgil Abloh
As of late, the fashion industry has been curiously reinventive — especially with luxury brands that have been around for generations. With the use of…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2018 Fashion Section Opener: Lauren Bello
As I watched the innumerous curls bounce around Lauren Bello’s beaming face, I remembered how I had long admired her purely original energy. Having known…
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Let’s Talk About (Queer) Sex, Baby!
Let’s get comfortable with being uncomfortable — that is what sex is about, right? Queer sex has always been a taboo topic for those not…
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From Manuscript to Screenplay: “Call Me By Your Name”
Peach pits, Monet’s berm, red, blue, yellow and green swim trunks; miscommunicated glances, arbitrary shoulder rubs, and drunken hours of the early morning in Rome….
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Gucci’s Most Recent Evolution: AW 18
Since the swift and drastic rebranding of Gucci, thanks to creative director, Alessandro Michele, this previously underrated brand has made leaps and bounds with its…
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What DRCM’s Need For Their Dancer
Dancing without sleep or rest for 46 hours is physically, emotionally and mentally taxing for anyone who tries, but it is done with such great…
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The Miracle of Echinacea
Everyone is terrified of catching the infamous Penn State Plague™—and for good reason. Annually, this dreaded disease infiltrates lecture halls and infects the dozens of…
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Campus Guide for Student Instagram Moguls
It may come as a surprise to most that State College is packed with Insta-opportunity, on-campus and downtown. You want proof? Let’s take a look at some of Penn State’s very own students!
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Fall Rush For LUSH
LUSH Cosmetics has the natural ingredients that are just the right thing to combat the cold.
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The Art of Trying Something On
You won’t find a medium shirt from one brand that fits the same as another brand’s medium—that’s why trying clothes on is absolutely essential when selecting your next “piece.”
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A New Genre in Music: Politics
With the current political climate in America, everything has seemingly become centered around politics.
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Rebranding of Corsets
Kim Kardashian, Ashley Graham, Nicki Minaj; just a few of the pioneers behind the resurgence of corset belts in fashion. But these strappy accessories are coming back with a new twist.
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National Coming Out Week: After the Closet
This week is intended to galvanize not only LGBT+ youth here at Penn State but also to encourage allies to spread the notion of acceptance and community across campus.
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Self-Branded and Established before 20
The fashion industry is constantly changing with an ebb and flow of inspiration. While that freshness comes from established designers, it is also fostered among the few who defy social odds and start their own fashion endeavors before they’ve even reached the age of 20.
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The Queens of New York Fashion Week
This NYFW triple threat took on countless brands that range from haute couture to high-end streetwear. Consistent with their coutured appearances, each of these women walked multiple shows throughout the week, and each one of them have been described as “multi-hyphenates.”
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The Heart of Downtown
Downtown State College has been a crucial element of Penn State culture for decades. Downtown has been constantly blossoming and branching out as generations come…
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