VALLEY Magazine -
  • Beauty & Health
    • The Viral “Abbey Yung Method”
      The Viral “Abbey Yung Method”
    • THE OZEMPIC EPIDEMIC: HOW A DIABETES DRUG BECAME A BEAUTY STANDARD
      THE OZEMPIC EPIDEMIC: HOW A DIABETES DRUG BECAME A BEAUTY STANDARD
    • The Psychology of the Mirror Selfie
      The Psychology of the Mirror Selfie
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • The Mass-Longing for 2016 In 2026: A Look Back
      The Mass-Longing for 2016 In 2026: A Look Back
    • Pop Culture of the Quarter Century
      Pop Culture of the Quarter Century
    • The girls cannot stop obsessing over ‘Heated Rivalry’
      The girls cannot stop obsessing over ‘Heated Rivalry’
  • Campus Culture
    • Burnout Burn Book
      Burnout Burn Book
    • Wander Babe: Student-Run Fashion Brand Takes Off at Penn State
      Wander Babe: Student-Run Fashion Brand Takes Off at Penn State
    • Magdalena Bay Hits Penn State with their Killshot
      Magdalena Bay Hits Penn State with their Killshot
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • Which Gym Brands Deserve a Spot in Your Closet
      Which Gym Brands Deserve a Spot in Your Closet
    • That Was Not Me at the Airport
      That Was Not Me at the Airport
    • Winter Fashion: Japanese Streetwear
      Winter Fashion: Japanese Streetwear
  • Self-Improvement
    • New Year, New Niche Hobbies
      New Year, New Niche Hobbies
    • The Beauty Inside Each Loss
      The Beauty Inside Each Loss
    • Dear Me, Happy Birthday, Love Yourself
      Dear Me, Happy Birthday, Love Yourself
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • FDA Warns Against Counterfeit Botox Amid Reports of Severe Health Risks  
      FDA Warns Against Counterfeit Botox Amid Reports of Severe Health Risks  
    • The People’s Voices
      The People’s Voices
    • NYC Marathon 2025
      NYC Marathon 2025

Valerie Osipov

Valerie is a senior majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Russian. She is a music enthusiast and a fanatic of good TV. Her best friends come in shoe boxes. Follow her on Instagram @leruh!

Entertainment

Penn State Sophomore Shawn Fox Releases Album on iTunes

By Valerie Osipov

Penn State’s campus is full of talented, young minds that are, to no one’s surprise, finding their way to success early-on. Sophomore Shawn Fox is one of those people.

Read More
Campus Culture

Drive for a Difference with Penn State’s Ford College Ambassador Team

By Valerie Osipov

Brought to you by The Intern Queen, Lauren Berger, The Ford College Ambassador Challenge is a 3-part series of creative competitions designed to test the marketing abilities of college students while providing them with hands-on experience.

Read More
Valloween

It’s a Culture, Not a Costume: Staying Away from Cultural Appropriation this Halloween

By Valerie Osipov

Before you decide on the prizewinning get-up for your spook-tacular weekend, make sure it’s not hurtful or offensive. Sounds like a no-brainer right? Surprisingly not. One stereotypical costume continues to make a debut every October. Valley explains why you should steer clear of the feather headdresses and face paint this Halloween.

Read More
Entertainment

#WCW: Lauren Mayberry

By Valerie Osipov

You may be familiar with Chvrches — the Scottish three-piece synthpop band — but what about the powerful voice behind the microphone? Frontwoman Lauren Mayberry is not only known for her role in the electronic indie scene.

Read More
Entertainment

10 Noteworthy Bands from the Movin’ On Survey

By Valerie Osipov

With less than a week left to complete the Movin’ On survey, the pressure is on to narrow down the extensive list and voice your opinion. Valley is here to help with a few lesser-known yet awesome bands you need to hear before you make your final decision.

Read More
Campus Culture

Local Coffee Shops: Finding Your Caffeine Fix

By Valerie Osipov

Downtown State College is home to several coffee shops that use local beans and fresh ingredients to create a high-quality cup o’ Joe you’ll want to wake up to. Valley ventured downtown to find the best brews for your buck.

Read More
VALLEY Overseas

Valley Overseas: How to Avoid Being an “Idiot Abroad”

By Valerie Osipov

Whether it’s taking classes in a foreign country or interning overseas, college is the perfect time to experience a new place and immerse yourself in…

Read More

About The Site

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.

    Follow Us

    VALLEY Magazine | valleymagazinepsu.com
    Back to top