How to make the perfect BRR basket
The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means it’s officially time to start shopping for gifts. With the end of the semester just around the…
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New Year, New Niche Hobbies
New year, new me! You know what that means- new pastimes! Getting into new niches is an amazing way to destress and celebrate your hobbies….
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Dear Me, Happy Birthday, Love Yourself
It’s Dec. 1, 2025. The time is 11 p.m., an hour until twelve. I sit in my twin XL bed fiddling with the fringe of…
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Burnout Burn Book
This class is the nastiest skank bitch I have ever been enrolled in. Do not trust it! This is a thought we’ve all had, especially…
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THE OZEMPIC EPIDEMIC: HOW A DIABETES DRUG BECAME A BEAUTY STANDARD
At this point, it’s pretty safe to say that most people with internet and social media access have heard of GLP-1s and their rapid success…
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Library Diaries
At Penn State’s one and only Pattee and Paterno Library, your study spot isn’t just a place to lock in — it’s a full-blown statement…
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You’re not in middle school babe
As much as some of us may try to deny it, we are in college. High school is over — and so is middle school….
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Nia Sioux Releases Her New Book, “Bottom of the Pyramid”
You might remember Nia Sioux from the seven seasons of “Dance Moms” she appeared on, but that was 10 years ago. Now, Sioux has just…
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The Reality of Your Everyday Energy
As college students, we all need extra energy to get us through our long days of studying and classes. What better way to do that…
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Sundays are for the Girls
Does it ever get tiring sitting next to a guy and having to use the dreaded statement, “Yes, I know what a first down is.”…
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The Perfume Effect
There is just something about the right perfume. It’s not just a scent, it is a feeling, a memory and a signature moment you leave behind without even trying. Think of it like a final…
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Alter Your Energy
Let’s face it: College can be exhausting. From classes to clubs to hangouts with friends, it can be difficult to maintain a consistent amount of…
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Unbuckling Your Chastity Belt
An act of physical release or an intimate moment to be shared between two people in love? Today we’re talking about the awkward, messy and…
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Virtual Reality Showcase
On Thursday, Nov. 13, Diane Akpovwa, VALLEY’s very own Creative Director, curated a Virtual Reality showcase at the Palmer Museum of Art. The showcase was…
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Greek Sing 2025 Recap
It’s finally time for Greek life’s favorite night … Greek Sing! Greek Sing is a live dance competition where sororities and fraternities are paired to…
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The State College Thanksgiving experience
Thanksgiving break. We’ve all been anticipating it, and most likely, we out-of-state students who rarely get to take the trip home. Free laundry services, home-cooked meals, family time and seeing everyone from high school. Some may consider it the dream lineup. But, with the government shutdown cancelling flights, the hopes of that dream are beginning to fade away…
Read MoreSingle Girls of State: Boyfriends Are a Hobby, Not a Lifestyle
You know when a couple is so obsessed with each other that it’s disgusting? It may be because us single girls are touch deprived, or…
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Wrong Pants Theory
Innovation is often sparked from the unexpected. In fashion, breaking boundaries means taking risks, stirring things up and pushing boundaries. In a style landscape dominated…
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Why ‘Only Murders in the Building’ is the best fall show
Welcome back to another season of “Only Murders in the Building” … As the days get shorter and the nights draw in sooner, the need…
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Affordable College Grocery Guide
Being a college student means budgeting — and when the price of groceries starts to rise, every dollar counts. As you walk down the aisles,…
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