Should Off-Campus Housing Still Charge Rent During the Pandemic?
Due to the coronavirus, all Penn State classes have been cancelled for the rest of the semester and through the summer. As a result, the…
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COVID-19 Slashes Students’ Summer Internship Plans
Internships are now considered a trademark of the young adult experience, providing students with the experience needed for them to thrive in the post-graduate workforce….
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Seniors: This One’s For Us
Forget Sunday scaries — “senior scaries” are the new trend now. We seniors have been through the ringer in the past few weeks with classes…
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Getting Into a Quarantine Routine: How to Make Home Feel Like School
Since leaving campus and continuing the semester remotely due to the coronavirus outbreak, our normally busy lives at Penn State have come to a screeching…
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THON 2020: More Than Just a Weekend
Penn State’s 2020 THON weekend has come to a close. Over 700 dancers went 46 hours without sitting or sleeping and thousands of others were…
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Keeping Up With Your Friends Across the Pond
Undergrad students are often encouraged by everyone in their lives to drop everything and spend three months in Europe during their junior year. College grads…
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The College of Engineering Is Getting A Facelift
The school is set to undergo a two-phase $849 million renovation in order to upgrade the college’s facilities and technology, as well as expand its scope on campus.
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2019 Campus Culture Section Opener: Leo Wang
Some might know Leo Wang as the student that is always dressed up with beautiful fashion pieces and accessories. He expresses himself through fashion and art and has translated that into something he wants to do for a living.
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How To Get Your Fitness Fix
Getting your fitness fix can be a challenge when it comes to Penn State gyms. Whether the machine you want is full or the weight you need isn’t available, VALLEY breaks down what gym has what for you to get your workout on.
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A Year Long Effort: What Students Can Do for THON 2020
What can students do to get excited for THON 2020? There are several ways to get involved in upcoming events and learn more about THON’s mission.
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The Exciting Lives of Fraternity DJs
The most essential part of a fraternity party is the brother standing at the front of the room playing all of the music: the DJ!
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A Century of Stories: Penn State’s 100th Homecoming
VALLEY has the scoop on all things fun that happened during Penn States Century of Stories homecoming festivities.
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Join VALLEY For Some Sunday Self Care!
After a long, busy week, what’s better than some self care?
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Tiny Meat Gang Live: State College
Cody Ko and Noel Miller are bringing their humor to State College this fall. Their Tiny Meat Tour will be set up in the State Theatre for a night of laughs, meet and greets and screaming fans.
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Alex Wu: Following a passion into the future
Freshman Alex Wu always knew music would play a fundamental role in his life ever since he fell in love with the cello 13 years ago.
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Jana Brcek: A Catalyst For Change
Jana Brcek’s Penn State story is like no other. A senior double majoring in biology and physiology with a minor in chemistry, Brcek’s area of study was defined by moments in her upbringing that formalized her goal of spreading love and peace within the world.
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Five Thrifted Decor Pieces to Brighten up Your Living Space
VALLEY suggests giving thrifting and antiquing a shot when it comes to creating a stylish living space on a college student budget.
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2019 Campus Culture Section Opener: Shumaila Fatima
Shumaila Fatima has a kind heart, a lot of knowledge and an immense amount of passion for her work. As a graduate student here at Penn State, Shumaila is dedicated to her studies with a focus in international affairs and economic development.
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VALLEY’s Unofficial On-Campus Restaurant Ranking
VALLEY compiled a list of the top restaurants of campus based on taste, menu, price and convenience.
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Professional Piercing: What it’s Like to Nudge the Needle
VALLEY dropped into Ikonic Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio to talk to Jesse Barto about what it’s like to be a body piercer.
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