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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Bobba Company Sparks Controversy in Dragon’s Den
A bubble tea company is under fire for their business pitch to investors on the show “Dragon’s Den”. On its release, it sparked debate on…
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You’re Never Too Old for Recess
College is a whirlwind of papers, exams, social gatherings and morning lectures that seem to never end. Even on a day to day basis, it…
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The Role of Cultural Organizations at Penn State
Coming to a new university is scary. Especially coming to a new university as a person of color at a predominantly white institution. The feeling…
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Monkey Man: Are you ready for a Fight?
The trailers alone are an absorbing experience. Jordan Peele, famously the director of Get Out, brought this movie from Netflix to his production[MonkeyPaws Production] because…
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Eat Around the World in Downtown State College
After spending 8 weeks in State College, the bubble that surrounds campus begins to feel suffocating. One way to expand horizons is to try the array of foods offered Downtown.
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Apple’s Journal App – Cultural Values, Data Privacy and UX
The release of Apple’s app ‘Journal’ is a benchmark to the growing agreement that mental health is integral to universal health. Known for its ability…
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Yik Yak Is on Its Way Back
You’ve just finished your class in Forum and now you have 40 minutes before your class in Kern. What to do with such an awkward…
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A British Perspective
Hustle culture in America is hardly an unknown phenomenon, with high school students loading up on AP classes fighting to get into a top college…
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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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TikTok’s Possible Ban
Floating around the internet the past couple of weeks is talk about the potential ban of the app TikTok. The app, that about 150 million…
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Women Take the Heat: Sexual Assault in Hollywood
It has become quite common to see sexual assault accusations appear in headlines, especially from those in the Hollywood scene. As more and more people…
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How To Dress Like Julia Fox On a Budget
Ever since model and actress Julia Fox joined Tik Tok, her fame has skyrocketed. Not only has she gone viral for her iconic “Uncut Gems”…
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Know The Culture You Wear
With Halloween about to approach, this is a great time to remind you of our old friend culture appropriation. Its sister, cultural appreciation, is often…
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Ten Lantinx-Owned Clothing Brands We Think You’ll Love
It’s that time of year again when it starts to seem like everything in your closet is old news. VALLEY has your back always. Beginning…
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