Dear Cupid, What Happened?
Ding! You look down at your phone and see the bright yellow icon with a tiny white ghost appear on your screen. It’s a chat…
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We Were Never Supposed to See Ourselves
If we took a step back, we would realize a lot of, if not all, of beauty culture is completely manmade. Obviously, all of the…
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Healing the Heartbreak: The Unexpected Ending
As the credits roll, very rarely is an entire audience left with their mouth agape. Sure, plot twists happen all the time, but few expect…
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Forever Your Furry Friend
Dogs have been loyal companions for as long as we can remember. They greet us with excitement after a long day and are always ready…
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First Love Theory
Love is a crazy concept. Its emotions are like bombs that could be set off at any second. “Love makes you crazy” isn’t just a…
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Why Men in Pain Go Viral
There’s nothing like a man in pain to feed our timelines for the next three weeks. Now we’re not saying that we’re all sadists, but…
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You Were Not Just Another Visitor, You Were My Life
In 2010, artist Marina Abramović held a retrospective called “The Artist is Present,” in which she sat at a table at the Museum of Modern…
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Shoot, My Mom Was Right
Growing up my mom would practically beg me to wear what she suggested. Nonetheless, I always turned a blind eye. The number of dresses, sweaters…
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It’s Confidential: Our Campus Crush
As the lights in the lecture hall go down, there they are, three rows up, either writing notes or not caring about the class they…
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Maintaining Holiday Magic Throughout Adulthood
The transition from childhood to adulthood means so many things. Although it signifies growth, it also indicates loss. At the ripe age of 18, it…
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Airport Kind of Love
It’s that time of year again when airports start to fill to the brim and you’re rushing to your gate after a last-minute change. It’s…
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More Than Memories: Fashion Items to Save for Your Kids
People are often told to save for their children’s future. But when most people think about saving for their kids, they usually think of money…
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Eyes: The Window To The Soul
Two people lock eyes in a crowded room, and the world falls away. Alone now, their locked gaze communicates more than words ever could. They…
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He’s Just Not That Into You: State College
Men. We love ’em, we hate ’em. Sometimes, a true romance blooms and everything works out. However, in the world of State College, that is…
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Love is a Swipe Away
College is a time for embracing new connections and relationships. There are many forms of meet-cutes, however, dating apps have become a cornerstone of State…
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Love Is Never a Waste
Love is handing someone a gun pointed at your heart with the trust they won’t set it off. It can teach us how to grow…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2024 Fashion Section Opener: Isa Middleton
Isa Middleton is out of this world. Matching the energy of a Bratz doll, she sits in a Y2K punk ensemble. Her arms are wrapped…
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The 5 Stages of Grief in a College Breakup
The classic five stages of grief are as follows: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. A breakup tends to follow these stages since the loss…
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The Heartfelt Symbolism of the Claddagh Ring
Claddagh jewelry bridges the time between friendship bracelets and engagement rings. The symbol –– two hands holding a crowned heart–signifies friendship, love and loyalty in…
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Chivalry Is Dead
Chivalry is dead. Maybe it’s not dead everywhere, but it feels like it has disappeared completely on the Penn State campus. Sure, there might be…
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