The Death Of Our Tweens
There used to be a rite of passage that came with being a tween. It was awkward and cringey, but exhilarating. The tween years, that…
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The Stories Within Your Closet
Every day, you reach into your closet and pick out an outfit. Whether it be the same sweat set you’ve worn all semester, or the new top you bought last week, your closet is used on a day to day basis. What most people don’t realize every time they reach into their closet, however, is the stories behind each item of clothing.
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Inside the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
On Friday, Nov. 19, 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges in his trial over the shootings of three men during a protest against…
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Justice for “Justice?”
“Justice,” Justin Bieber’s newly released album, has skyrocketed to popularity; which isn’t surprising considering Bieber’s longevity in the music industry. Despite the short time, it’s…
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Penn State Black Caucus Zoom Bombing Incident
During the Spring Involvement Fair on Jan. 27, 2021, a total of 51 nameless and unauthorized users ambushed the Penn State Black Caucus’ Zoom room….
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Judge Amy Coney Barrett: Who Is Donald Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee?
Days before an already polarizing election cycle, President Donald Trump has nominated Justice Amy Coney Barrett to fill the highest judicial seat: the Supreme Court….
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Update: Justice for Breonna Taylor
“She was a beautiful young woman. She had as her life goal to become a nurse, and she wanted to become an EMT to first…
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The Issue of Performative Activism
After the horrific death of George Floyd on May 25, worldwide protests have called for justice when it comes to the countless of Black lives…
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The Media’s Power in Affecting the BLM Narrative
Time and time again the public relies on media outlets and press coverage to inform us about the daily events of our nation and around…
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Education For An Inclusive Nation
Educational awareness is the impetus for all societal change. The beauty of living in a digital, creative era allows for information to be spread and…
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A Guide To White Privilege
In order to fully understand white privilege and how to “unpack the invisible knapsack,” the first step is to clarify the basics. What is white…
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The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez: Our System is Flawed
WARNING: Contains spoilers from “The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez” on Netflix. When paramedics arrived at the scene on May 24, 2013, they found 8-year old…
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Amber Bynum: Despite All Odds
“Penn State was not my plan at all” recalls second year law student Amber Bynum. Born in southern California with an undergraduate degree in business administration, Bynum had never lived outside of the golden state, or frankly ever had the intent to leave.
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2018 Campus Culture Section Opener: Brendan Bernicker
“The first step in making a difference in something that matters is to find out what that something is.” Penn State senior, Brendan Bernicker, spends…
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Can’t Spell ‘Truth’ Without ‘Ruth’
An unwavering advocate for gender equality. A judicial powerhouse. A pop culture icon at 85. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has become an inspiration…
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More Than a Timely Warning
There are stories behind these timely warnings that most of us unintentionally turn a blind eye to. Behind these messages are massive injustices that students should be paying much more attention to.
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Millennial Activism and Social Justice in the Trump Era
On Feb.21, students filed into Heritage Hall to hear five activists come together and deliberate about several issues made even more relevant in the past month.
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The Fight for Environmental Justice
Although they are amassing thousands of people in support, this is no easy fight for the Native Americans. Over the course of these protests, DAPL protesters have been arrested, gassed, and even attacked by guard dogs.
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