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  • Beauty & Health
    • The Reality of Health Anxiety
      The Reality of Health Anxiety
    • Rainbow Wigs as a Proxy for Freedom
      Rainbow Wigs as a Proxy for Freedom
    • The Rise of Face Card Culture
      The Rise of Face Card Culture
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • Introducing Adéla: The Next Pop Princess
      Introducing Adéla: The Next Pop Princess
    • A24’s “Elden Ring” Casting: Absurd or Enlightened?
      A24’s “Elden Ring” Casting: Absurd or Enlightened?
    • The Rise of Copycat Consumption
      The Rise of Copycat Consumption
  • Campus Culture
    • We Are Never Moving on from Movin’ On 2026
      We Are Never Moving on from Movin’ On 2026
    • If I Were A PSU Frat Boy
      If I Were A PSU Frat Boy
    • Once A VALLEY Girl, Always A VALLEY Girl
      Once A VALLEY Girl, Always A VALLEY Girl
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • Get Slutty!: A Guide To Men’s Summer Fashion
      Get Slutty!: A Guide To Men’s Summer Fashion
    • Your Guide to Post-Grad City Style
      Your Guide to Post-Grad City Style
    • Vivienne Westwood: a World of Hope
      Vivienne Westwood: a World of Hope
  • Self-Improvement
    • Whistle While You Work
      Whistle While You Work
    • Freak the Freak Out
      Freak the Freak Out
    • The Art of Reconsumption
      The Art of Reconsumption
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • Who Runs the World? (Big Oil)
      Who Runs the World? (Big Oil)
    • Singer D4vd Charged with First-Degree Murder
      Singer D4vd Charged with First-Degree Murder
    • Jury Finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation Operated Illegal Monopoly
      Jury Finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation Operated Illegal Monopoly

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 Art of Reconsumption
Self-Improvement

The Art of Reconsumption

By Sofia Wagner

Our favorite films, TV shows and books can live forever. Oftentimes, our first encounter with a truly good piece of media can feel life-changing.  The…

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What Would Your Nature Name Be?
Campus Culture

What Would Your Nature Name Be?

By Sofia Wagner

Camp names are a tradition at almost every outdoor school experience. Lanyards carry these names, where colorful, cursive letters are written on an ornament made…

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Spring has Sprung: Best Hikes Near State College
Campus Culture

Spring has Sprung: Best Hikes Near State College

By Sofia Wagner

The feeling of waking up with sunlight streaming in through closed curtains and listening to the faint sounds of birds chirping are true signifiers of…

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Becoming a Psychic
Beauty & Health

Becoming a Psychic

By Sofia Wagner

Whether it be crystals and tarot cards, manifestation books or elixirs, guidance through spirituality can be found in many forms. In cultivating a connection with…

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Release of Epstein Files Leads to High Profile Arrests
This Just In

Release of Epstein Files Leads to High Profile Arrests

By Sofia Wagner

On July 27, 2006, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on the charge of solicitation for prostitution. Over 20 years after this arrest, and about seven years…

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A Closed Mouth Doesn’t Get Fed
Campus Culture

A Closed Mouth Doesn’t Get Fed

By Sofia Wagner

The college experience is filled with variety, as each of us works to reach our own final destination. During these four years, we, as students,…

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Catherine O’Hara’s Fashion Legacy
Fashion

Catherine O’Hara’s Fashion Legacy

By Sofia Wagner

Last month, Hollywood lost an icon. Catherine O’Hara, who was known for her many roles, most notably Delia Deetz in “Beetlejuice,” Moira Rose in “Schitt’s…

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Winter Fashion: Japanese Streetwear
Fashion

Winter Fashion: Japanese Streetwear

By Sofia Wagner

During the winter, our attention often shifts from what looks the best to what feels the best, where warmth is the priority and looks fall…

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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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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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