Penn State in the ’90s: A Walk Through Time
In this article, VALLEY wants to take you back in time to what it was like to be a Penn State female student in the…
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Homecoming: Apply to be A Captain Today!
One of the most important things to Penn State’s culture is tradition. As we go through our daily lives as Penn Staters, we see things…
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What’s In Your State Patty’s Bag
Penn State’s very own State Patty’s is right around the corner. This weekend, people will be taking pictures, walking around downtown hitting different spots up…
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Stop and Smell (Read) the Roses (Bulletin Boards)
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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Brewing Up Perfection: The Best State College’s Coffee Shops
We all have a place in our hearts for many things at Penn State, and coffee is sure at the top of the pyramid. This…
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SPA hosts The Basement Yard
Penn State’s Student Programming Association (SPA) recently hosted The Basement Yard on Feb. 11 at the Schwab Auditorium. Penn State’s SPA provides events and opportunities…
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Are Youse Losing Your Accent?
The United States is known for its diversity in culture, and with that comes the regional accents that we’ve heard about since we began learning…
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Jersey Fatigue
What do Tate McRae and Carhartt-wearing college boys have in common? Before you rack your brain for every possible connection, let VALLEY spare your efforts…
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Dropped Rush? Read This.
Spring at Penn State brings a new wave of Greek Life, with sorority recruitment taking center stage. For many freshmen, rush is more than just…
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Senior Spring: A Semester of Spontaneity and Solitude
It can be rough out here for us seniors. We’re supposed to be having the time of our lives, soaking in our last few months…
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Expose Yourself (Professionally)
VALLEY has an important tip for you. Digital portfolios. It’s that time of year where students are applying for their summer internships and wondering what…
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Shorts in Freezing Weather – Hit or Miss?
You are sitting in Cafe 210 West enjoying a drink with your friends. It is brisk nine degrees outside. The streets are lined with trees…
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Trump’s Executive Orders: The Impact on Penn State
President Donald Trump’s second term began with more than two dozen executive orders concerning campus protests, diversity initiatives and Title IX. With Penn State relying…
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What If Penn State Had “Mental Health Mondays”?
Mondays are often met with groans, endless to-do lists and the weight of a new week ahead. But what if, instead of dreading Mondays, Penn…
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How Not to Get Kicked Out of State College Bars
At the Lion’s Den, underclassmen gather outside in line at the hopes of getting in. They know that in the middle of Pennsylvania, this may…
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Let’s Go Sledding
Let’s be real. When students choose Penn State, they are not picking it for its warm weather and sunshine. Instead, they are preparing for the…
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The Jack of All Trades
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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SPA Day Q&A With Stephen Nedoroscik
The world watched Stephen Nedoroscik at the Paris Olympics and America watched him on “Dancing With the Stars.” On Jan. 23rd, Penn State students watched…
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A Love Letter to the Pattee and Paterno Library
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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The Best Decision: Go Greek!
As first round of recruitment comes and goes, being an active member is feeling the FOMO (fear of missing out) right now for some, meanwhile…
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