MEET VALLEY’S FALL 2025 SELF-IMPROVEMENT SECTION OPENER: HUGH KIBERA
Wherever you go, there you are. Hugh Kibera, a senior studying broadcast journalism, has a life that has spanned two continents and multiple identities, but…
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Pretty Girl Humor
From birth, young girls are pressured into conforming to a societal standard of “pretty.” The eternally swinging, get-thinner, get-thicker pendulum pushes girls into perpetual bodily…
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We Yearn for the Medieval Times
Scroll. Switch back to your show. Scroll again. The never-ending sense of dread with procrastinating and being addicted to your phone can take over your…
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Is That Scarf Really “Scandinavian?”
A fashion influencer on TikTok posted a white woman in a blouse, a long draping skirt and a long shawl-like scarf. She then asked, “What…
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The Musician’s Persona in a Political World
“Separate the art from the artist” is a phrase we know and… question. Fans and critics alike foster opinions on how top musicians should use…
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Movin’ On’s Dirty Little Secret: The Lineup for 2025
Close your textbooks, turn off your laptop and log out of Canvas…the end of another school year is finally upon us. At Penn State, that…
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Coachella’s Most Iconic Looks of 2025
Since it has been all over the media, we all know the annual Coachella music festival happened these past two weekends. From April 11-13th and…
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Semester Abroad vs Maymester
Studying abroad is a life-changing opportunity of adventure, culture and experiences. When researching study abroad, there are many factors to take in such as the…
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Style Across Borders : Global Fashion
What influences shape your personal fashion style and aesthetic? Fashion is a reflection of culture, history and identity, with each region contributing to a global…
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Latinos for the Likes
Latinas and Latinos in the entertainment industry are underrepresented but remain a force to be reckoned with. For American-born celebrities of Latina descent, their cultural…
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Fake Fan or Just a Band
What you wear tells the people around you a little bit about yourself without having to say anything. New or second-hand, loud or quiet, branded…
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Bring back the reign of King Kylie
The year 2016 rings clear in my mind. My mom and I drove on the coastal highway heading to Malibu for brunch blasting “One Dance”…
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Are Youse Losing Your Accent?
The United States is known for its diversity in culture, and with that comes the regional accents that we’ve heard about since we began learning…
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I Should Have Taken More Photos
Do you ever wish you took more photos when looking back on the good times? Bad Bunny’s newest album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” contains 17…
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Flou Flou and Free: the Lasting Charm of Boho Chic
Clothes — in their most basic form — exist to protect the wearer from the elements. At its best, clothing serves as a form of…
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Hot Girls Use Heating Pads
Let’s face it — we all have that one staple piece on our beds that we simply can’t live without. Whether it is a Nodpod,…
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Must-Visit Downtown International Markets
If you are bored of the lack of options within the downtown Target and Mclanahan’s, look no further. These stores have different choices and cultures…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2021 Campus Culture Section Opener: Keron Sidhu
When analyzing the progression of life and the theory of time, Ferris Bueller says it best: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and…
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Penn State’s Boba Crawl
Boba Tea, also called bubble tea, is a popular drink of many, especially here at Penn State. With an abundance businesses to visit, which boba…
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Study Abroad Prep 101
After months of uncertainty and limited travel, study abroad is finally back for students at Penn State. Most programs for the spring have been approved,…
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