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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

Sofia Wagner

Sofia Wagner is a third-year student majoring in English and public relations. In her free time you can find her thrifting, experimenting with a new recipe, scrolling through Pinterest envisioning her dream wardrobe, or reading a psychological thriller instead of that one book she started in 2021.

The Pinterest-Worthy Friendsgiving
Campus Culture

The Pinterest-Worthy Friendsgiving

By Sofia Wagner

After all the leaves have fallen off the trees, and dark gray clouds threaten to dust State College in a sheet of white, students are…

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The Return of the Dystopian Genre
Entertainment

The Return of the Dystopian Genre

By Sofia Wagner

In an era where popular franchises like “Divergent” and “The Maze Runner” feel like a distant memory, the release of any dystopian film gains the…

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th Anniversary
Entertainment

The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th Anniversary

By Sofia Wagner

Fans across the country tied their corsets, pulled up their fishnets and put on their bright red lipstick to go watch “The Rocky Horror Picture…

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Stranger Things in its Finality
Entertainment

Stranger Things in its Finality

By Sofia Wagner

Netflix’s most iconic show is about to release its fifth and final season. Following its initial release in the summer of 2016, “Stranger Things” has…

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The Romanticization of True Crime
Entertainment

The Romanticization of True Crime

By Sofia Wagner

Society’s fascination with true crime has continued to prevail, especially as retellings continue to find their way onto the mainstream media. Retellings of horrific murders…

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The Return of the Side Part
Beauty & Health

The Return of the Side Part

By Sofia Wagner

Turquoise rooms, chevron pillows, crackle nail polish and the unicorn frappuccino were defining characteristics of girls growing up in the 2010s. Our playlists were filled…

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Building Community at the Annual THON 5K
Campus Culture

Building Community at the Annual THON 5K

By Sofia Wagner

It’s that time of year again! Dust off your favorite pair of running shoes and get ready for Penn State’s annual THON 5K. Each fall…

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This Just In

The Nationwide Housing Crisis

By Sofia Wagner

Though it has been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States is still faced with the aftermath of the historical economic crisis that…

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Campus Culture

Little Free Library: The Preservation of Literature

By Sofia Wagner

If you have ever wandered off the beaten college path, you may have found yourself navigating the winding roads in the neighborhoods that surround central…

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Campus Culture

Personality, in a School Bag

By Sofia Wagner

From statement to practical pieces, an everyday bag mirrors the innermost style of every individual. Totes, briefcases, backpacks–what does your school bag of choice say…

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This Just In

The National Cherry Blossom Festival

By Sofia Wagner

Spring has sprung, and cherry blossoms are blooming across the country. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is in full swing in Washington, D.C., attracting tourists…

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Beauty & Health

Rosemary: A Natural Hair Remedy

By Sofia Wagner

With just a few months left to create your dream summertime persona, hair care should be a non-negotiable part of your beauty routine. When there…

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Beauty & Health

Survival Guide: Post Spring Break Skin

By Sofia Wagner

Hours on the beach undoubtedly gave you that sun-kissed glow, but when drinking more piña coladas than glasses of water while tanning, you may have…

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Entertainment

31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

By Sofia Wagner

Award season is upon us, and on February 23, the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place. The SAG Awards are considered to be…

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Entertainment

Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!

By Sofia Wagner

Every Saturday night, laughter echoes throughout Radio City Music Hall. A series of live sketches and musical performances unfold in front of those sitting in…

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Campus Culture

Stop and Smell (Read) the Roses (Bulletin Boards)

By Sofia Wagner

Each day, students spend their time walking from one end of campus to the next. When faced with short 15 minute passing periods, there isn’t…

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Fashion

Timeless Pieces: Shoe Edition

By Sofia Wagner

Wardrobes share the history of fashion and showcase the ever-evolving style of each individual. Yet, there is one constant item that lasts through every trend:…

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This Just In

Passports as a Power Play

By Sofia Wagner

Following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, a series of changes are underway. The executive orders signed by the President have taken…

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Campus Culture

The Jack of All Trades

By Sofia Wagner

A new year brings a new semester, signaling a fresh start for us. There is no better time than the present to pick up a…

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Campus Culture

A Love Letter to the Pattee and Paterno Library

By Sofia Wagner

Dear Pattee and Paterno Library, You have stood in the same place for 80 years, withstanding the test of time. Housing the future and the…

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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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