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      Winter Skin Survival Guide
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      Welcome to Derry: A New Chapter for an Old Fear
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      GAP’s “Give Your Gift” Holiday Campaign
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      Christmas Craze: The Starbucks Bearista Cup
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      Students Support Peers Amid SNAP Uncertainty
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      Virtual Reality Showcase
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      Greek Sing 2025 Recap
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    • What Are You Wearing to the End of the World?
      What Are You Wearing to the End of the World?
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      2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Red Carpet Looks
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      Wrong Pants Theory
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    • Unbuckling Your Chastity Belt
      Unbuckling Your Chastity Belt
    • Are You Who Said You’d Be? 
      Are You Who Said You’d Be? 
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      Selective Sinners
    • College Crisis
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    • 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

Samantha McCloskey

THON 2013: Mail Moments
THON

THON 2013: Mail Moments

By Samantha McCloskey

It’s the little things that help dancers get through THON- snacks, socks, friends visiting from the stands…and mail call. We went down to the floor after mail was distributed to hear about the letters received.

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THON 2013: Why They Dance- Alumni Edition
THON

THON 2013: Why They Dance- Alumni Edition

By Samantha McCloskey

Ever think about how an answer to one question can change things forever? Stacy Bingler Forbes, THON’s first ever woman Overall Chairperson, didn’t realize the impact her natural reaction to a seemingly simple question would have on THON’s future.

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THON 2013: Attire to Inspire
Fashion, THON

THON 2013: Attire to Inspire

By Samantha McCloskey

On the floors of BJC, we all have seen a lot of crazy outfits. Many of them have much more meaning than to just provide a punch of color to the tired volunteers. Read on for some touching stories that remind us why we THON.

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Smart Style: Kyle Has His Style Focused
Fashion

Smart Style: Kyle Has His Style Focused

By Samantha McCloskey

Name: Kyle Garcia Age: 21 Year: Senior Major: Music education (focus on voice) Hometown: Kingston, N.Y. What he’s wearing: Leather jacket, Armani Exchange; Black sweater jacket, Armani Exchange; Grey sweater, H&M;…

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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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