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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MEET VALLEY’S FALL 2025 ENTERTAINMENT SECTION OPENER: SA’FIAN LEWIS
Sa’fian Lewis, a fourth year telecommunications major, isn’t afraid to take the leap off the deep end. In her final year at Penn State, Sa’fian…
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Louvre robbery results in $102 million worth of missing jewels
On October 19, on what started as a typical day in Paris, ended very unusually when the Galerie d’Apollon of the Louvre was robbed. The robbery occurred during regular operating hours and only lasted a couple of minutes.
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We All Live In Babylon
Babylon was a powerful city in ancient Mesopotamia, located in what is now modern-day Iraq. When King Hammurabi conquered nearby city-states under his rule, he established…
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Art Nouveau Brings New Life to Palmer Museum
The Palmer Museum of Art has had a lot of “newness” as of late — including a new building and new exhibits. This spring, The…
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Is That Scarf Really “Scandinavian?”
A fashion influencer on TikTok posted a white woman in a blouse, a long draping skirt and a long shawl-like scarf. She then asked, “What…
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Curate Your Personality: The Art of Collections
In a world where personal style is valued as a reflection of who we are, the collections we pastor can be a powerful reflection of…
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Turning College Moments into Banner-Worthy Memories
It’s Penn State, anything here can be turned into an excuse to celebrate. 100 on your exam? You’re going out that night. Finally ended it…
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Olivia Rodrigo: Being “Gutsy” With Fashion
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’re familiar with nationwide pop-princess icon Olivia Rodrigo. The American singer-songwriter rose to immense fame with her heart-wrenching, yet…
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Take the Crazy Gen Eds
Even if you took 5 million AP classes in high school, it’s inevitable and inescapable: Everyone has to take gen eds at Penn State. Although…
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For Your Eyes Only
When your outfit seems to be missing a little something, you subconsciously reach for sunglasses. Adding eyewear to an outfit is always a safe bet…
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You Were Not Just Another Visitor, You Were My Life
In 2010, artist Marina Abramović held a retrospective called “The Artist is Present,” in which she sat at a table at the Museum of Modern…
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Vogue December 2024: Guest Editor Marc Jacobs
Vogue. That word alone covers 120 plus years of fashion, art and culture. The publication spans across more than 20 countries including Japan and Portugal….
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A Wicked Misprinting
The whimsical world of Oz and doll culture is receiving controversy not because of their singing or misprinting of the new WICKED stars, but due…
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Indigenous Designers to Know
November is Native American Heritage Month and if you’re looking to refresh your closet (and your mind) with some new names, VALLEY has you covered!…
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Be Honest, Are We Boring?
As far as we know, time machines do not exist. Though technology continues to advance, it is not that far yet, and unless they are…
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Poetry Is What We Stay Alive For…Until It’s Dead
The late Robin Williams once said, “Medicine, law, business engineering; these are noble pursuits that are necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love,…
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The Steps You Take
Within this life, some people leave their mark on this world differently. A few through the words they say, others through the actions they make…
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Running In Pictures
Between throwing on upbeat music, running through stimulating scenery and wearing matching workout sets, we do everything we can to make runs a pleasurable experience….
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Making Your Own Game Day Gear
At a Big Ten school, it can be difficult to curate a truly unique and spirited outfit for game day, due to the sheer volume…
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