More Than a Store: Inside Smith and Front
Next time you’re in Bellefonte, make sure to stop by Smith and Front, a cute, eclectic and welcoming shop located at 126 S. Allegheny St….
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The Biggest Moments from Coachella 2026
Coachella weekend came back with a bang! The popular music and arts festival is located in Indio, California and spans across two weekends. This year’s…
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The Drama Around Timothée Chalamet’s Comment on Opera and Ballet
On Feb. 24, 2026 Timothée, Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey sat down at the University of Texas at Austin’s Moody College of Communication during a Variety…
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Met Gala 2026: Exploring “Costume Art”
The Met Gala, often called “fashion’s biggest night,” is a decades-long tradition that celebrates the history and artistic nature of fashion. With its unique themes…
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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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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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