Students Support Peers Amid SNAP Uncertainty
Due to the recent government shutdown, the allocation of SNAP benefits has been halted or delayed. Although the government has reopened, according to WPSU, many…
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Virtual Reality Showcase
On Thursday, Nov. 13, Diane Akpovwa, VALLEY’s very own Creative Director, curated a Virtual Reality showcase at the Palmer Museum of Art. The showcase was…
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Greek Sing 2025 Recap
It’s finally time for Greek life’s favorite night … Greek Sing! Greek Sing is a live dance competition where sororities and fraternities are paired to…
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Blackout Wednesday Survival Guide
With Thanksgiving break around the corner, arguably the biggest going-out night of the year is swiftly approaching. Blackout Wednesday, essentially one big premature high school…
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The Pinterest-Worthy Friendsgiving
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 State College Thanksgiving experience
Thanksgiving break. We’ve all been anticipating it, and most likely, we out-of-state students who rarely get to take the trip home. Free laundry services, home-cooked meals, family time and seeing everyone from high school. Some may consider it the dream lineup. But, with the government shutdown cancelling flights, the hopes of that dream are beginning to fade away…
Read MoreSingle Girls of State: Boyfriends Are a Hobby, Not a Lifestyle
You know when a couple is so obsessed with each other that it’s disgusting? It may be because us single girls are touch deprived, or…
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Joyfull
This past week was filled with several activities hosted by the Center for Performing Arts, based in Eisenhower Auditorium. Specifically, on Nov. 5, the dance…
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Meet Zac Calamita, the Penn State Freshman Taking Over Your TikTok
If you’ve been on TikTok recently, chances are you’ve already come across Zac Calamita sharing his takes on dining hall meals and food places around…
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Becoming A Student Brand Ambassador
Looking for something extra to do during the semester with great perks? Try becoming a student ambassador for one of your favorite brands! Over the…
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MEET VALLEY’S FALL 2025 CAMPUS CULTURE SECTION OPENER: SIMONE STAGER
Some may say, “You can’t do it all,” but junior Simone Stager is proving that you can. A 20-year-old student from State College, Simone is…
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Diner Revival
Downtown State College has a new spot that is equal parts nostalgia and comfort food. Bubba’s Eggs, Steaks & Shakes opened its doors on Monday,…
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Halloweekend 2025
Halloween weekend in Happy Valley always brings out the best in creativity. From downtown apartments to frat basements, everywhere, Penn State students turned the streets…
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Caramel Afternoon: New Bakery Opens in State College
When Caramel Afternoon opened its doors on June 28 at 216 E. Calder Way in State College, it marked a significant milestone in Seyhan Baskaya’s…
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PRSSA Takes On New York City
Members of Penn State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) left Happy Valley for the day and joined the hustle and bustle of New…
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Doggie’s Love Island Speed Dating
This week, a hot new bombshell enters the bar. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, VALLEY was lucky to partner with Doggie’s Pub located in downtown State…
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We Yearn for the Medieval Times
Scroll. Switch back to your show. Scroll again. The never-ending sense of dread with procrastinating and being addicted to your phone can take over your…
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Be Kind to College Athletes
Because of Penn State’s football losing streak, many students and fans have been overly harsh online. While the Yik Yak posts can fill your dorm…
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Fuck My Big Fat Chungus Life
My article for VALLEY this week is going in a bit of a different direction than I usually tend to take. I’m going to be…
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Soft Space
A new wellness series has hit Penn State with full force: Soft Space. The program, whose reach stretches beyond just the sessions, emphasizes the necessity…
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