Cargo-ification
The once strict use of utility pants saw an expansion of their use with streetwear fashion in the late 80s into the 90s. Now in…
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
There is something truly majestic about mirrors. They are decorative pieces found in just about every bedroom, bathroom and car in the world. Mirrors are…
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Finding Your Place on Campus
To help make Penn State’s campus feel less overwhelming, it is beneficial to find an area where you can feel calm and relaxed. At the…
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Coconut (Oil) Calls
Coconut can be a conflicting flavor — Almond Joy is not for everyone. Yet for those who love (or can handle) this potent flavor, you…
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Podcasts That Will Ease Your Walk to Class
Though the Happy Valley weather has eased up in the past few days, morning walks to class have been unbearable. Honestly, no matter what time…
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The Attraction to Title
Social hierarchies are everywhere you look. Whether that’s in the workplace, college, relationships or friendships, we find ourselves allured to status. Something about a person…
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From “Home Alone” to Hollywood Star
“Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin famously known as eight-year-old “Kevin,” has warmed our hearts every holiday season by defending his home from pesky thieves and…
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The Pandemic ‘Blip’
As Mark Twain once said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” However, age looms over everyone’s head…
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Keep Warm or Keep in Style?
Although this winter has not necessarily brought snow quite yet, the dropping temperatures are just around the corner. It is also a perfect time to…
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Oh The Places You’ll Go
You know what they say: “Catch flights not feelings.” Every once in a while, discovering the world and visiting new places is what your heart…
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Why We Feel Gross at Sleepovers
The sleepover scaries are real and the “first-night” effect is an experience we’ve all had in one variation or another. After staying over a night…
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‘Lunch Date With Mom’ Vulnerability
Vulnerability comes in all shapes and sizes. There is no one-size-fits-all all. Some people in our life allow us to feel more compelled to open…
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Hurting vs. Healing Behaviors
Artist Christina Perri once said in her most famed song, “I’m only human,” illustrating the fragility of how living on this Earth can truly make…
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VALLEY’s Top 5 Underrated Mascaras
Thanks to apps like TikTok, new mascaras are going viral every couple months. Celebrities and influencers are promoting new brands all the time that influence…
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The Coffee Alternative
Ditching coffee can be a socially unmanageable task for many. It’s not easy to turn down a cup of joe filling the room with a…
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When Your Bestie Gets A Boyfriend
Ah, the dreaded third wheel. “Just come with us, it will be fun.” Said no third wheel ever. Every “single” person knows the regret of…
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Gymtimidation for Girls
“Gymtimidation” is real, especially at Penn State which is overflowing with “gym bros.” According to ACEfitness.org, “gymtimidation” is defined as “feelings of insecurity or feeling…
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The Fall of Crypto
Cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that doesn’t rely on banks or the government to monitor transactions. Due to cryptocurrency being decentralized, it created…
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Getting Ready for “Movin’ On”
As the spring semester comes to a close many Penn Staters are filled with complex emotions. Sadness, anxiousness, lingering anticipation, eagerness. All normal feelings associated…
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Next Stop, Mumbai: Dior’s Pre-Fall 2023 Fashion Show
Dior went global this year at their Pre-Fall 2023 fashion show in Mumbai, India. The show shed a beautiful light on India’s contribution to the…
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