The Life and Legacy of Stephen Sondheim
As 2021 comes to a close, there has been no shortage to a loss of artistic talent over this year. Few of those lost, however,…
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State College: Snow Already?
In case you’ve been fortunate to spend the majority of your time in the warm indoors the past week, you may have missed the flurries…
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A Debriefing Of The Fall Leaves Color Palette
Your walk to class has never been more scenic as fall finds its way back to State College. Fall foliage is a wonderfully autumnal sight…
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How to Beat Hometown Blues
Many who enter college as young adults move hours away from a childhood home, whether it’s in or out of their hometown’s state. Depending on…
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The Creepiest Stories Across the United States
Looking for an unsettling tale to scare yourself this Halloween? All over the country are stories that have inspired books, movies, TV shows and of…
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We Are! Lovers of the Farmers’ Market
On Fridays at the intersection of College Avenue and Locust Lane, residents of State College have the opportunity to shop at the many tables stationed…
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Random Acts of Kindness: PSU Edition
It’s that point in the semester where student morale is starting to fade. With projects, lab reports, papers, group presentations and exams underway, these last…
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Where to Do Your Next Run in the VALLEY
With spring just around the corner, there’s no better time to go for a run in Happy Valley. However, if you’re new to running or…
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Mercury and the Moon Are to Blame for Your Crazy Dreams
Have you noticed that your dreams have been whack lately? Well if so, don’t worry; you’re definitely not alone. The planet Mercury has been in…
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Rina Sawayama: ‘not British enough’ for the Mercury Prize
Rina Sawayama is a 30-year-old, queer, Japanese-British woman breaking into the pop scene. Or rather, changing it. Sawayama started blowing up in 2017 after hit…
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Treat Your Eyes Right: Rethink Your Next Pair of Shades
With summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to start shopping for a new pair of sunglasses. Whether you choose a sleek set…
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Downtown Shutdowns in State College
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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Bring on The Caffeine, Hold The Calories
We all love Starbucks — it can sometimes even seem like a necessity to get through a long day of classes. But what not everybody realizes is that your favorite order could be racking up hundreds of calories, sometimes even enough to almost be a full meal.
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Raiders, You Won’t “See Them Aliens” at Area 51 — They’re in Site S4
Okay, you’ve heard it about a hundred times in the past month, but we’ll say it again: Area 51. Sorry.
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Professional Piercing: What it’s Like to Nudge the Needle
VALLEY dropped into Ikonic Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio to talk to Jesse Barto about what it’s like to be a body piercer.
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One Beast of a Company: Release Sunglasses
Not many college students are able to boast about owning their own company, but Penn State juniors Joshua Shikoff and Max Wasserman can.
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Journaling; Meditation for the Busy Mind
Here is VALLEY’s guide on how to start your own personal log and how it can help you live healthier and happier.
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Running With The Sneaker Trend
If your shoes are littered all over your apartment, flying out of your closet, and are in a greater abundance than your actual clothing, you…
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Gender: A Societal Construct?
In a time when Title IX will possibly be redefined by lawmakers to exclude transgender individuals, the seminar new series surrounding trans and intersex issues…
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Six Things To Know Before Getting Your Nose Pierced
There are a lot of thoughts and decisions that go along with getting a piercing. Where should you get it? What kind of piercing do…
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