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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

Sierra Cucciardi

Self-Improvement

The Pros and Cons of Taking Anti-Depressants

By Sierra Cucciardi

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon for many of us to experience feelings of stress, anxiety or depression. While there are several ways to…

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Beauty & Health

Starbucks Launched Olive Oil Beverages?

By Sierra Cucciardi

Starbucks has come up with unique installments in the past, but their new drink line beats out the competition. Inspired by Italy’s Oleato drink launch…

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Fashion

Is There Such Thing As Objectively Bad Fashion?

By Sierra Cucciardi

On a college campus, there are many times where a student’s eyes are drawn to an outfit they’ve seen. Whether you were walking down College…

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Self-Improvement

VALLEY’s Tips For Balancing Relationships During a Depressive Episode

By Sierra Cucciardi

When a depressive episode kicks in, it can be hard to balance the things you usually are able to on a normal day. Even the…

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Campus Culture

Mezeh Mediterranean Grill Opens Their Doors

By Sierra Cucciardi

In Downtown State College, there are not many Mediterranean food options. Besides Penn Pide, Pita Cabana or a Halal truck, the area lacks Middle Eastern/…

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This Just In

Anti-Trans Legislation: A Continuing and Worsening Issue

By Sierra Cucciardi

In the past week, Tennessee legislation has made anti-LGBTQ+ developments that could potentially harm the safety of members of the community. These bills, along with…

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Self-Improvement

Gift Guide Based off Your Partner’s Love Language

By Sierra Cucciardi

As the holidays are coming closer and closer, it is time to start brainstorming gifts for the one you love. Depending on your partner’s personality,…

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College Crisis, Self-Improvement

VALLEY’s Guide To Remaining Sane During Job Application Season

By Sierra Cucciardi

With job application season approaching, it can be easy to get over indulged in the possible plans for your future and the unknown of after…

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Entertainment

Celebrities Who Fell From Fame: Where Are They Now?

By Sierra Cucciardi

As a celebrity, every step you take is documented and there are not many ways around that. Some celebrities never get a break and are…

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Campus Culture

5 Unique Date Ideas For Couples in State College

By Sierra Cucciardi

When it comes to dating, it can be very hard to find the perfect spot to bring your significant other, especially in State College. There…

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Campus Culture

Unique Themes For Your Next Party

By Sierra Cucciardi

With Halloweekend being over, the unbearable question is hovering over all of our heads… “So, what do we do now?” Every year after Halloweekend, there…

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Fashion

The Art Form of Avant-Garde Fashion and Its Purpose

By Sierra Cucciardi

On TikTok, videos of people trying to mimic runway fashion have been very popular. Every once in a while, this trend resurrects, and it is…

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Entertainment

The Media’s “Comedic” Approach to the Try Guys Controversy

By Sierra Cucciardi

As many people know already, Ned Fulmer from the Try Guys cheated on his wife Ariel with Try Guys Producer, Alex Herring. The situation is…

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Entertainment

McDonald’s Adult Happy Meals Take Us Back to Simpler Times

By Sierra Cucciardi

Happy Meals: A staple item on the McDonald’s menu, a fan favorite and a nostalgic part of many people’s childhoods. Growing up, you probably remember…

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Campus Culture

Looking For a Fun Fall Activity? Try Goat Yoga!

By Sierra Cucciardi

With cold weather approaching, it’s time to indulge in the traditional seasonal activities, such as pumpkin carving, apple picking and hayrides. State College and the…

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Campus Culture

The 5 Best Campus Ambassador Programs

By Sierra Cucciardi

Do you want to find a way to gain an exciting introductory experience with a company? Being a campus ambassador for a company is a…

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Campus Culture

Penn State Sex Trafficking: The Tiktok That Brought Awareness

By Sierra Cucciardi

Sex trafficking is not a fear for most people living in a suburban college town like State College. You would think sex trafficking only occurs…

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This Just In

Biden’s Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

By Sierra Cucciardi

Paying off student loans has been an ongoing problem for the working class, but finally, needed changes are being made. On August 24, Joe Biden…

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skincare
Beauty & Health

Save your Skin and Avoid These Five Skincare Products

By Sierra Cucciardi

Finding the perfect facial cleanser that suits your skin type can be a hard task, especially when you don’t know what to look for. Plenty…

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