He’s Just Not That Into You: State College
Men. We love ’em, we hate ’em. Sometimes, a true romance blooms and everything works out. However, in the world of State College, that is…
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Love is a Swipe Away
College is a time for embracing new connections and relationships. There are many forms of meet-cutes, however, dating apps have become a cornerstone of State…
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Fall 2024 Cover Story: Feels Like Summer All The Time
“And it’s hard to ignore that it feels like summer all the time.” A guardian angel sent her to earth on the day she was…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2024 Campus Culture Section Opener: Luke Snyder
Most Penn State students check their weather news source every morning to predict what the day might bring. Luke Snyder is different — they already…
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The Women of State: AFROTC Edition
It’s likely you’ve seen them on campus in their OCPs on Thursdays or marching in perfect synchronicity to and from the Shields Building, but there…
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The Single Girls of State: Hot Girl Fleabag Weekend
Hello Single Girls of State –– it is I, Alyssa. I may or may not be part of the club (I choose mystery). I do…
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Chivalry Is Dead
Chivalry is dead. Maybe it’s not dead everywhere, but it feels like it has disappeared completely on the Penn State campus. Sure, there might be…
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Free Speech on Penn State’s Campus: An Interview with Assistant Vice President Danny Shaha
With political speakers frequently visiting Penn State’s University Park campus, students are increasingly curious about how these speakers are invited and what resources are available…
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Centre Film Festival
The Centre Film Festival returns to Centre County from Nov. 11 to 17, showcasing over 200 films across documentary, narrative and experimental genres. This year’s…
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Home Away From Home
Going away to college can be a tricky thing. It requires moving away from the places and people you know and love. This change may…
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Getting the most out of THON
THON 2025 is already very much underway. Applications to be a THON captain or committee member have closed and committees have been formed. For first-time…
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Trump Rally Draws Crowds and Protests at Penn State
On Oct. 26, presidential candidate Donald Trump came to State College and rallied at the Bryce Jordan Center. Doors opened at noon, lines began forming…
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How to Master LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the biggest networking platform of this generation. When you start college, your advisor will likely encourage you to build your LinkedIn profile and…
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Penn State Volleyball Head Coach Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis
On Thursday, Oct. 17 Penn State Women’s Volleyball head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley announced through Instagram that she has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. This…
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Why PA Matters
As the 2024 general election starts to ramp up, Pennsylvania has become a battleground state constantly being fought for by both candidates. From Trump and…
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Sex in the City … of State College
Watching a group of four single female best friends navigate the dating scene in New York is undeniably one of the most entertaining realities to…
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Routine Connections
The serendipity of daily life is often found in fleeting moments of connection. These moments are as simple as sharing a smile with a neighbor,…
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What Your Halloween Costume Says About You
We all love holidays. “But in girl world, Halloween is the one time of year a girl can dress like a total slut, and no…
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No Fall Break, No Problem: The Power To Create Your Own Fall Break
Some people take a Sunday to reset their life or a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of State College to clear their head,…
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Classroom Banter
It’s 9 a.m. and you sit down in your first class of the day. The sounds of backpacks unzipping, papers rustling and keyboards clacking fill…
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