The Emergence of Face Dysmorphia: Face Filters and Gua Shas
It comes to no surprise that social media has brought us a plethora of insecurities and given us dysmorphia of all kinds. Mayo Clinic defines…
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VALLEY’s Guide To a Healthy Feed
Double-tap, scroll and repeat — an action that has become normalized in a human’s daily routine. Social media has become such a huge influence on…
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Nipple visibility, why the stigma?
A man’s nipple. A woman’s nipple. But what makes these nipples different? And what small feature about them divides the public’s perception? Let’s talk about…
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Scroll Past Toxic Positivity
Now more than ever, we see toxic environments on our daily social media apps. Platforms meant to bridge us together can sometimes do the opposite…
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Dressing for Spring in State College
The weather in central Pennsylvania, especially around springtime, is bound to be temperamental. Unfortunately, aside from keeping a ready eye on the weather app, there’s…
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Harry Styles Fans Come Home May 20
Say farewell to the “Fine Line” era, because cryptic tweets and a promotional video for Harry Styles’ third studio album have all hit the internet. …
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Virtual Self-Care: Three Reasons to Start Your Social Media Detox Today
It is no secret that social media plays a large role in the lives of the majority of Gen Z. Especially after the pandemic rendered…
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High-Class Heists
In the world of high fashion, there is a never-ending supply of drama — from huge brands endorsing problematic celebrities, runway shows gone wrong and…
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Did Someone Say “Photoshoot”?: Indoor Photo Locations on Campus
Yes, it is absolutely freezing outside! Penn State winter is in its full-blown form (pun intended), and it can be hard to look cute while…
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Tana Mongeau Returns to YouTube
While many believe she is known as the “CEO of controversy,” Tana Mongeau has made her way back to YouTube after eight months of not…
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Natural Beauty Is In, Photoshop Is Out
Beauty is everywhere around us in every way shape and form, but is it authentic? Today, being able to access everything online makes it so…
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Is TikTok The New FBI?
Recently, Gabby Petitio, a 22-year-old woman from New York, went missing in Wyoming. Ryan Laundrie, her fiance, returned to his Florida home with Petitio’s van…
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Are Influencers the New Celebrities? Let’s Debate
Over time, there have been many influential figures in our society. In our generation, most of those figures come in the form of influencers. Influencers,…
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Why Using a Disposable Camera Can Improve Your Mental Health
In this day and age, we’re accustomed to using our phone cameras for everything and having unlimited access to the pictures we take. Even though…
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Sustainable Meets State: @diannes_psucloset
A Penn State mechanical engineering student from Dallas, Texas with a passion for fashion: meet Dianne Valera, owner of the Instagram page @diannes_psucloset. Before Covid,…
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James Charles is Back in Hot Water…
James Charles is no stranger to finding himself in the middle of scandals. The YouTuber, who has over 25.6 million subscribers, recently came out with…
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Hailey Bieber: Youtube Recap
Hailey Bieber has decided to broaden her horizons. On March 12th, the model and socialite started her own YouTube channel. Hailey Bieber, 24, is known…
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The controversy of Lil Nas X’s Music Video and Satan Sneakers
The “Old Town Road” singer, Lil Nas X, has created controversy after releasing a music video for his song, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”…
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Tips For iPhone Editing
Instagram, VSCO, Pinterest, oh my! No matter what app(s) you use to post your photos on social media, filters and editing have only gotten more…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2021 Fashion Section Opener: Rosina Natter
The life of a model isn’t always what it seems from the outside. The romanticization of free designer clothes, brand deals and super-aesthetic pictures to…
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