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  • Beauty & Health
    • Alter Your Energy
      Alter Your Energy
    • Winter Skin Survival Guide
      Winter Skin Survival Guide
    • Rise Above Your Station
      Rise Above Your Station
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • Welcome to Derry: A New Chapter for an Old Fear
      Welcome to Derry: A New Chapter for an Old Fear
    • GAP’s “Give Your Gift” Holiday Campaign
      GAP’s “Give Your Gift” Holiday Campaign
    • Christmas Craze: The Starbucks Bearista Cup
      Christmas Craze: The Starbucks Bearista Cup
  • Campus Culture
    • Students Support Peers Amid SNAP Uncertainty
      Students Support Peers Amid SNAP Uncertainty
    • Virtual Reality Showcase
      Virtual Reality Showcase
    • Greek Sing 2025 Recap
      Greek Sing 2025 Recap
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • What Are You Wearing to the End of the World?
      What Are You Wearing to the End of the World?
    • 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Red Carpet Looks
      2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Red Carpet Looks
    • Wrong Pants Theory
      Wrong Pants Theory
  • Self-Improvement
    • Unbuckling Your Chastity Belt
      Unbuckling Your Chastity Belt
    • Are You Who Said You’d Be? 
      Are You Who Said You’d Be? 
    • Selective Sinners
      Selective Sinners
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • The People’s Voices
      The People’s Voices
    • NYC Marathon 2025
      NYC Marathon 2025
    • Zohran Mamdani and The Politics of Social Media
      Zohran Mamdani and The Politics of Social Media

Nichole Jiang

Nichole Jiang is currently a junior at Penn State majoring in digital print journalism with a minor in Chinese. She loves going out with friends or just staying in with some popcorn and a good movie. After graduating she hopes to live in New York City.

This Just In

The COVID-19 Vaccine—The Ending to a Nightmare?

By Nichole Jiang

With cases soaring around the world and states beginning to move toward lockdown again, this pandemic seems to be never-ending. However, there may be a…

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Fashion

Spice Up Any Outfit With These Jewelry Must-Haves

By Nichole Jiang

Any outfit whether it’s for just running errands or joining an important Zoom call is not complete without some stylish jewelry. However, it may be…

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Self-Improvement

Making Your Room A Personal Sanctuary

By Nichole Jiang

Stress levels are running high for just about everyone especially with finals week fast approaching. The world can also be so hectic and crazy that…

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Beauty & Health, Recipes

Guilt-Free Snacking

By Nichole Jiang

Are you someone who enjoys snacking, but always feels guilty after blowing through a whole bag of chips? It does not need to be that…

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Fashion

Jackets to Purchase This Fall

By Nichole Jiang

The weather has finally been cooling down, and VALLEY is here to make sure your closet is prepared: so let’s talk jackets. From puffer to…

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Campus Culture

State College Food Tour: Vegetarian Edition

By Nichole Jiang

For people who are vegetarian, finding delicious options at restaurants can be a struggle sometimes. However, more and more restaurants are starting to incorporate meatless…

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Campus Culture

21st Birthday Without the Bars

By Nichole Jiang

With the ongoing pandemic, there have been numerous rules and regulations when it comes to partying and nightlife. The bars are forced to stop serving…

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This Just In

Mail-in Voting 101

By Nichole Jiang

With the election looming closer and closer, now is the time to make those deadlines for mail-in ballots. Amidst the pandemic, more people are voting…

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Campus Culture

Parking at PSU Made Easy

By Nichole Jiang

So you’ve found the perfect apartment, now what? Finding affordable and convenient parking is something all Penn State students struggle with when it comes to…

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Beauty & Health, Recipes

4 Oatmeal Recipes for That Perfect Fall Morning

By Nichole Jiang

When most people think of oatmeal, the first thing to come to mind is an unappetizing bowl of mush. However, that does not have to…

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Beauty & Health

Caffeine Wars: Matcha vs. Coffee

By Nichole Jiang

For many people, a cup of coffee is an essential part of the morning routine. While coffee may be the classic caffeine boost, coffee and…

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Campus Culture

What’s For Dinner?: PSU Dorm Edition

By Nichole Jiang

Grilled chicken thigh halal, cheese pizza, and penne pasta with Milano sauce — for Penn State students living in the dorms this semester, these items…

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Campus Culture

Coronavirus vs. Penn State Professors

By Nichole Jiang

Following Penn State’s decision to hold hybrid classes for the fall semester, the transition to having Zoom classes has proven to be difficult for not…

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Self-Improvement

Life Unplugged

By Nichole Jiang

In a world where almost everything has gone digital, the thought of deleting social media can be terrifying. From attending classes online to laying in…

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Fashion

Black-Owned Clothing Brands to Support Now and Forever

By Nichole Jiang

There is still a long road ahead and much work to be done in the fight for justice and equality for Black Americans. As a…

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Beauty & Health

Infused Water: A Better Way to Stay Hydrated

By Nichole Jiang

Staying hydrated, especially with the high temperatures that summer brings, is extremely important. The recommended water intake for an average adult is about eight 8-ounce…

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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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