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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Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good
Taking exams or having long days of studying can be so dreadful. Sitting, staring at a screen all day while you finish your work can…
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The era of brand shifts
When we think of a brand, we always think of the image the brand creates for themselves. It’s true. Even if we don’t realize it. For most people, when they think of Lululemon, their mind goes straight to activewear and athleisure. They think exercise. Yoga. Pilates. That’s because that is the image that Lululemon created for themselves. It can even go as far as grocery stores. Stores like Whole Foods or Erewhon market themselves for their high quality and organic products, while other grocery stores like Aldi are more focused on being cheap and affordable.
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Becoming A Student Brand Ambassador
Looking for something extra to do during the semester with great perks? Try becoming a student ambassador for one of your favorite brands! Over the…
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MEET VALLEY’S FALL 2025 CAMPUS CULTURE SECTION OPENER: SIMONE STAGER
Some may say, “You can’t do it all,” but junior Simone Stager is proving that you can. A 20-year-old student from State College, Simone is…
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Diner Revival
Downtown State College has a new spot that is equal parts nostalgia and comfort food. Bubba’s Eggs, Steaks & Shakes opened its doors on Monday,…
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Productive Procrastination
Halloweekend came and went, and now there’s only Sunday scaries and Pollock Testing Center appointments left. You may be finding yourself cleaning your whole dorm/apartment…
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PA Budget Delay Leaves Penn State Students Waiting For Aid
Each year, thousands of Penn State students rely on state-funded financial aid. This semester, many students are still waiting for state financial aid that has…
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In Defense of Performative Dressing
In recent weeks, the controversial topic of ‘performative dressing’ has taken social media by storm, sparking conversations about authenticity and self-expression through fashion. ‘Performative dressing’…
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Birthday Blues
Birthdays are supposed to be a time of celebration. You’re a year older; you’ve made it around the sun yet again. Even though there’s so…
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Keeping Up In State College
Students don’t move into college until they are about 17 or 18 years old. That is almost 20 years of perfecting your maintenance routine with…
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Is Self-Indulgence Selfish?
In a bustling world that prioritizes self-sacrifice and overworking yourself to the point of exhaustion, it feels like taking a day off or prioritizing your…
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