A Toast to VALLEY
Dear VALLEY Magazine, Wow, my very last VALLEY article. I have looked at this laptop so many times, with an “Untitled document” open and staring…
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The Best Platform You’re Not Using: Substack
Upcoming writers, journalists or simply people who just like to journal need to learn about Substack. A lot of aspiring writers are not aware of…
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Remembering Ukraine
Nearly two years later, the war continues, with intense fighting and ongoing resistance from the Ukrainian side.
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Jacob Elordi Under Investigation
He’s back! The world’s current heartthrob, Jacob Elordi, has made headlines once again. This time, it’s not for being “baby girl” or breaking Hollywood hearts….
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Opinion: When scrutiny turns to joy: Black Women in Journalism
Robin Roberts, Abby Phillip, Taylor Rooks, Janai Norman, Jeannette Reyes, Maria Taylor, Malika and Kendra Andrews, Mona Kosar Abdi, Maria Taylor and Kayla Nicole Brown….
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OPINION: Black in Journalism… at a PWI?
Journalism is the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines or new websites, or preparing news to broadcast. This is the definition for every…
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What’s Happening to Our Newspapers?
Newspapers are known as black, white and “read” all over. They have been a staple, yet timeless form of medium for hundreds of years. However,…
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A Tribute to Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters held many titles throughout her career — journalist, writer, producer, activist, mother, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. There is no singular word that can…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2022 Entertainment Section Opener: Madison Miller
“Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do what you want to do,” is what Madison Miller would say to young girls looking to pursue…
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Willard Expansion Working to Consolidate Communication Students
Aside from a man in red constantly outside and a reputation for spooky bathrooms, Willard has always been a special place for students in the…
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Level Up Your LinkedIn Page
Depending on the field that you are studying, your LinkedIn can have many goals. You can use it to connect and network with established professionals…
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From Palm Trees to President: Laura McKinney
It might seem crazy to think, Penn State isn’t always the top school for everyone’s choice of college. Depending on where you live, your priorities are quite different and so is your search for a college. In Laura McKinney’s case, or you may know her as the 2019-20 President of the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA), Penn State wasn’t the obvious choice.
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Bullet Journaling: Your Next Creative Outlet
At this point in quarantine, most people are bored out of their minds. We get it — so are we. The days are all jumbled…
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Put Pen to Paper This Weekend: Journaling Classes With Emily Chertow
There’s no quick fix for anxiety, fears or other concerns, but journaling can be a super beneficial way to prioritize your problems, set intentions, reflect…
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National Women’s Month: Honoring Penn State Female Alums
March is National Women’s Month, a time to celebrate women of the past and present for the accomplishments and contributions they have made to their…
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College of Communications Featured Speakers You Should Check Out
Every year, the Bellisario College of Communications brings speakers to talk about their profession, successes, failures and lessons learned in their respective industry. Many times…
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Brooke Martinez: Behind the Scenes of a P.S.YouTuber
With 220 subscribers on her YouTube channel, Brooke Martinez is following her passion for beauty and fashion. She is a senior at Penn State, and…
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“Serial” Season Three Switches Things Up
A murder mystery is always a good story. In the podcast “Serial,” it is more than just a story. Season one and two were just…
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What the Podcast “Caliphate” Will Teach You About Investigative Journalism
“Caliphate” is the New York Times‘ riveting 10-episode audio series highlighting foreign correspondent and resident terrorism expert Rukmini Callimachi‘s experience infiltrating all things ISIS. Her extensive…
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Online Internship Do’s and Don’ts
Valley has some do’s and don’ts when it comes to doing an online internship during the school year to help you make it a perfect experience.
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