What Would Your Nature Name Be?
Camp names are a tradition at almost every outdoor school experience. Lanyards carry these names, where colorful, cursive letters are written on an ornament made…
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Nursing No Longer Considered a ‘Professional’ Degree
The Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBA) has placed limits on federal student loans for graduate degrees. This means nursing degrees will no…
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State College Man Freed After 40 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned, Now Faces Deportation
Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, a longtime State College resident, was released last week after spending more than 40 years in a maximum-security prison in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania….
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Harvard Sues the Trump Administration
The Trump administration has not shied away from its anti-higher education policy with several funding cuts at the levels of education. DEI programs in schools…
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Liberals Turn Libertarian
Last Saturday morning, I awoke to the sounds of protest. The State College population gathered in Sidney Friedman Park to participate in the nationwide Hands…
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Columbia University explained
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the 24-hour news cycle and constant social media discourse. Here’s everything you need to know about the controversy around…
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The Eradication of DEI Programs Will Harm All of Us
Initiatives from companies and schools have gained traction. This move, fueled by political and ideological shifts, ignores the overwhelming evidence that DEI programs contribute positively…
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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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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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The Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan is Live
On Monday, Oct. 17, the Biden Administration announced the applications for the student loan forgiveness plan are now live. Since the applications have been live,…
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The Gutterman Family Center for Jewish Life
When you leave for college, many adult responsibilities start to emerge on your radar. Some are universal: learning how to do your own laundry, trying…
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LGBTQ+ Culture and History at Penn State
Each year, when the calendar strikes June, corporations across the globe rebrand their image to incorporate rainbow themes and other symbols that represent the LGTBQ+…
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Remembering Cheslie Kryst
Beauty pageants are not just about looks. Contestants are praised for their beauty, but they are also valued for their passions, goals and contributions to…
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Navigating Undergraduate Minors
Choosing a major is a task in itself, but when it comes down to deciding whether or not to add on a minor, things can…
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Connecting Your Major With A Career
Sometimes it feels like your major is leading you towards a dead end, when in reality, there are endless career opportunities for each and every…
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Student Teaching: COVID-19 Edition
The spring is an exciting time for Penn State education majors, specifically for seniors. After pre-student teaching in the fall and getting a feel for…
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How It Started vs. How It’s Going: Zoom University
What started merely as an internet joke, morphed into the hectic reality of students during the unprecedented times of COVID-19; Zoom University. The requirement for…
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Let’s Talk About The War On Reproductive Rights
Throughout time, people with a female-assigned reproductive system have had to continuously fight for their right to essential reproductive healthcare, education and resources. Reproductive rights…
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It’s Internship Season: Your Guide To Internship Sites For College Students
It’s that time of year… internship season! VALLEY has created a guide of the best internship websites for college students looking to spice up their LinkedIn.
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Instagram Accounts Your Everyday Feed Needs: How and Why You Should Stay Informed
The glam, glitz and fashion that the realm of social media provides users, cause us to become very consumed in the idealistic lives of large…
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