Easing the Fear of Aging
Jennifer Lopez, Pharrell and Gwen Stefani wonderfully defy the laws of time and age so gracefully. Do they perhaps know where the fountain of youth is and are making capital gains? Maybe.
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The Evolution of Man-Buns
Man-buns have officially become the hottest trend of the year. Men all over the world have started growing their hair long and putting it into no, not a ponytail, but a bun!
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Are You Too Honest?
Honesty is the best policy, right? For the majority of the time, it is. But there are also those times when you should learn to filter what you say.
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Spring Break Starter Packs
Whether you’re going somewhere warmer than State College, colder (yikes), or anywhere in between, Valley has you covered on what you need to make the most of spring break.
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DIY: Spring Break Dress
Make your own dress? Are we crazy? Nope. Let Valley show you how you can make the perfect Spring Break dress!
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We Are Penn State Proud
They don’t call it “Happy Valley” for nothing.
Just last week, Penn Staters were insulted by ESPN commentator Keith Olbermann. Well, all of us here at Valley know that his remarks are not true.
State Patty’s Day Makeup Inspiration
We’re sure many of you have already purchased some green attire for the occasion, but what better way to step up your look than with some festive makeup! Here are three winged eyeliner looks that you just might want to try out this State Patty’s Day.
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The Woes of Working on State Patty’s
Working on State Patty’s can be the ultimate nightmare for a student, but before you start to cry, understand that as you get older, you will start to learn that there is a thing called responsibility and it’s important to develop this quality over the course of your college career.
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Weighing In: Getting Spring Break Ready
Spring break is right around the corner and although all of our brains are more than ready for a break, our bodies might not be. We’ve all been there: realizing it’s almost time to leave for your vacation and you’re not exactly bikini bod ready. Don’t panic yet; Valley’s got some tips to help you hit the beach with confidence this spring break.
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Break Away from the Relationship Comfort Zone
Before we find Mr. Big, we must venture through the love minefields of Petrovskys, Aidans and hopefully little to no Bergers (they break up with you via Post-Its.) The trial and error process of finding “the one” can be incredibly draining, so much so that the existence of true love is questioned.
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Clinique Takes on the Penn State Bookstore
“Oh my gosh it can’t be true! It just can’t be!” This was basically Valley’s train of thought when we discovered that Clinique found a new home in Penn State’s student bookstore. Now, not only can you purchase some books and Penn State gear, but you can also pick up some makeup tips and products while you’re at it!
Read MoreA Dash of Healthy: How to Roast Vegetables
When school starts getting more intense (exams this week anyone??) our diets tend to get more blah, or worse, unhealthy. Having a stash of fresh, flavorful roasted veggies to add to a meal makes eating healthy one less thing to stress about.
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THON 2015: Mail Call
As mail is lined up in the back of the Bryce Jordan Center, the dancers are called up group by group to receive envelopes spilling with supportive letters from their friends and loved ones. Reading these can give the dancers that extra boost of energy they need during the later hours of THON.
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Best Of THON 2015: Accessories
Amongst a blend of rainbow color on the dancefloor, THON participants and committee members use their accessories to really stand out. From capes to blow up dinosaurs, the people of the floor find small ways to show off their creativity and have a little fun with it! We went around and talked to some of the best accessorized!
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Best of THON 2015: Outfits
During THON weekend, dancers and volunteers sport their best and craziest outfits. Bright colors, headbands, hats and caps fill the BJC. Valley went on the floor to scope out some of the best outfits. Here are some of our favorites:
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Turning a Cheek to Unrealistic Beauty Standards
Are you sometimes tormented with thoughts telling you that you’re not pretty enough? Not skinny enough? Not sexy enough? You’re not alone.
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Task Force on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment
Sexual Assault. Sexual Harassment. Neither of these terms are necessarily comfortable topics to talk about. However, this past summer Penn State’s President Eric Barron started…
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Narsissist Dual Intensity Eyeshadow Palette
Wikipedia defines ‘Narcissism’ as the pursuit of gratification from vanity or egotistic admiration of one’s own attributes. However, the cleverly named, limited edition, new NARS Narsissist Dual Intensity Eyeshadow Palette may have just have you feeling that way about yourself after using it.
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Tuning In: Heart, Soul and Electronic Bass
Welcome to our newest column, Tuning In! Each week, our musical maniacs will take a break from their Spotify playlists and tune into their favorite…
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The Evolution of Peanut Butter
Peanut butter. That glorious smell of a fresh jar. Crunchy, smooth, organic and natural. So many varieties and everyone has their favorite. There’s always that peanut butter we grew up with on our PB&J’s. However, most peanut butter lovers don’t experiment beyond that. The Jif and Skippy’s world we love has expanded and turned into quite an evolution.
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