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Opinion: Politicizing Children for Spectacle

By Natalie Untch

On Penn State’s campus, sporadic demonstrations by various groups are not uncommon. However, one in particular stands out. They can be seen holding signs that…

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A Parent’s Visit to PSU

By Paige Balliet

Planning a weekend with your parents in Happy Valley can be both exciting and stressful. They’ve come all the way from home to visit you,…

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What Flowers Mean to Us

By Natalie Untch

As we get older, through every stage in life, we have events that mark significant milestones. Whether it be a birthday, graduation, a wedding or…

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It’s Canada Goose Season… Again

By Holly Willhide

Everyone knows the feeling: seeing your breath in front of your eyes, shivering in pain despite choosing to not wear gloves (because gloves are for…

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Must-Visit Downtown International Markets

By Maia Egan

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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LineLeap: The New Norm

By Colleen Dunn

To transition into semi-normalcy after a year of strict COVID-related rules, Penn State bars have changed a lot of their policies. However, for some bars,…

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Parking at PSU Made Easy

By Nichole Jiang

So you’ve found the perfect apartment, now what? Finding affordable and convenient parking is something all Penn State students struggle with when it comes to…

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The Return of State’s Farmers Market

By Caitlin Lender

With COVID-19 regulations making social events near impossible, activities worth doing are hard to come by. However, Penn State’s return of the downtown farmers market…

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Downtown Shutdowns in State College

By Maddie McDougal

You might be thinking that every downtown State College shop shut down due to the global pandemic. Actually, there are some State College stores that…

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Living Off Campus: The Highs and Lows

By Amanda Vagnini

As much as we might have loved the short walk to classes, the unlimited toilet paper supply and having so many of your best friends right down the hall from you, moving off campus into an apartment or house opens up for so many more things to love and appreciate.

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Things To Do During a State College Summer

By Emily Briselli

Maybe it’s for a job, internship or classes, but for some reason or another, you’ve found yourself in Happy Valley during the off season.

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Surprise Penn State, the Jonas Brothers are in Town

By Nicole Rogosky

We Are … in State College! On April 5, the Jonas Brothers surprised everyone in State College (and Twitter) by performing at Champs Downtown right here in Penn State.

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The Hierarchy of State College Pizza

By Jess Martino

In the late hours of the night, hundreds of students roam downtown in search of something to eat after a long night of partying. While there are lots of options open late, a lot of people tend to lean towards one popular snack: pizza.

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Frat Land’s New Neighbors

By Olivia Rueger

On January 28, Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority announced that the Penn State Beta Eta Chapter will be moving off campus to downtown State College. The organization has leased a former fraternity house on Beaver Avenue for the next three years.

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Gifts for Your Galentines

By Lauren Edwards

Valentine’s Day with bae might be exciting, but nothing can top Galentine’s Day. Even if you’re skipping Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day is a must this year.