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Living in the digital era, side hustle options for college students have arisen. These students aren’t just attending classes and pulling all-nighters – they’re also…
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Put a Theme on It
VALLEY loves a themed party at the frats as much as the next … but what about the nights when there is no theme? The…
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Formal Date 101
Who you choose to bring to formal has the ability to make or break your night. Some people live by choosing the right date to…
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Dear Freshman Year Roommate…
Dear freshman year roommates… we loved you, we hated you and some of us rarely ever spoke to you. Our freshman year roommates saw the good,…
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Building Your Interpersonal Skills
Have you ever felt anxious and shy at an involvement or job fair? When talking to a professor? If so, don’t worry. We’ve all been…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2023 Campus Culture Section Opener: Isabella Granada
Fourth-year student Isabella Granada is no stranger to adversity and resilience. Her Penn State journey has been marked by taking advantage of every opportunity she…
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Opinion: What has UP taught me?
I’ve been at Penn State for the last year and a half. While I have not always had the classic four years here at University…
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VALLEY Suggests These Gen Ed Courses at PSU
If you are new to Penn State University this list will come in handy! Once you enter PSU you need to have 45 credits of…
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An Ode to Finals Week: The Playlist PSU Needs
Finals week at Penn State is full of highs and lows. Some people are stressed out of their minds with crammed information in their brain,…
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Ring by Spring
If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? For some college students— engagement rings. There are few decisions in life as momentous…
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Penn State Introduces New Meditation Rooms Across Campus
With increased demand and interest in mediation, Penn State announced that a new room on campus will be open for students to visit throughout the…
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Jennette McCurdy Visits State College!
On Thursday evening, the Penn State SPA (Student Programming Association) hosted actress and best selling author Jennette McCurdy for a Q&A session at the Schwab…
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Looking For a Fun Fall Activity? Try Goat Yoga!
With cold weather approaching, it’s time to indulge in the traditional seasonal activities, such as pumpkin carving, apple picking and hayrides. State College and the…
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Penn State Sex Trafficking: The Tiktok That Brought Awareness
Sex trafficking is not a fear for most people living in a suburban college town like State College. You would think sex trafficking only occurs…
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Biden’s Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Paying off student loans has been an ongoing problem for the working class, but finally, needed changes are being made. On August 24, Joe Biden…
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Being Nicer to Yourself After a Bad Grade
Midterm season is in full swing, and it can get incredibly stressful in the weeks between spring break and finals. It’s important to remind yourself…
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Shake Smart Mods: Protein Shake Edition
Shake Smart—Penn State’s newest healthy-eating destination to grace the halls of the IM and White Buildings here on campus—is VALLEY’s favorite protein shake destination. With…
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Back to State Part Two: Student Life During a Pandemic
As we near the beginning of in-person classes, students are returning back to campus. Hopes were high that this semester would feel more like the…
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HERE State College…Or Not
As the fall semester is starting to pick up, everyone is settled in their new apartments or dorms, well, except for some students who live…
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A “Week’s Worth of Stuff,” Now Turned to Months
Let’s face it, when most of us left State College on March 6, the coronavirus was not the pandemic that is right now. It’s safe…
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