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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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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That Gray Area: Physical and Emotional Relationships
There is something so magical about a fresh start in a casual relationship: the talking stages, the awkwardness, the meeting up at parties, the unfortunate…
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OPINION: The girl who does it ALL…
College is the place where you can create your own experience. From internships to research studies or even making your own music videos, the world…
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The Spring Break Curse
The bees are buzzing and the days are getting longer as we finally feel spring on the horizon. We trade our boots for sandals and…
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The Lipstick Effect: Full Glam for Class
When you’re dressing up for a special occasion or just a night out, what makeup looks do you usually go with? Colorful eyeshadow and a…
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How to Cure Your State College Spring Boredom
Fall in State College is an especially exciting time, given the football season and all its surrounding fanfare. Often seen as the quintessential Penn State…
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Instafest: What’s Your Festival Lineup?
As we near the end of the 2022, it’s time to hold off on those Spotify Wrapped and post your Instafest lineup instead! Instafest is…
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VALLEY’s Guide To Remaining Sane During Job Application Season
With job application season approaching, it can be easy to get over indulged in the possible plans for your future and the unknown of after…
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Student Discounts You Need to Know About
Did you know that companies give specific deals to college students? With websites like UNiDAYS, you can find incredible deals. UNiDAYS is specifically for college…
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A College Student’s Guide to Surviving Acne
Acne is hard. Especially when you’re past your teenage years and, suddenly, you’re “too old” to still be suffering from it. But, as everyone who…
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Newest Trend Alert: Brita Filters Alcohol
What if VALLEY told you that Brita, a water filtering system, can take the burn effect after taking a shot? Well, you Brita believe it!…
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The Reality Of Drinking On Medications
When people think about the culture of college, they usually think about drinking and going out with friends. Not many people talk about the real…
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College After The Pandemic: How Zoom Has Changed The College Landscape
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, video platform Zoom has become a household name. With over 485 million downloads in 2020, Zoom made the transition to…
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The Single Girls of State: Cruel Intentions
He’s just not that into you. We’ve all seen the movie and heard the words, but my question this week is this: when is it…
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The Single Girls of State: Spring Cleaning
Breaking news! We have entered the time of year where State College is not only bearable, but many would argue, kind of . . ….
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The Single Girls of State: Are We Crazy?
Hi. My name is Mariah, and I am addicted to iced coffee, gossip and apparently swiping right on boys who suck at pickup lines. Last…
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5 Tips to Keep a Clean Space
Whether living in a college dorm or downtown apartment, many of us struggle with the same issue—too much stuff and not enough space. It can…
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Five Amazon Beauty Dupes You Need Right Now
At VALLEY, we get it – college students need to know how to look good on a budget. Between THON, State Patty’s Day, Valentine’s Day…
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Surviving Social Anxiety in College
For anyone with social anxiety, college can be an extremely daunting period of your life. To many, the quintessential “college experience” equates to four years…
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