Let’s Get Sad (+ A Playlist For Your Sorrows)
While we all sit in our homes with nothing to do but play The Sims 4, it is becoming apparent that many of us may…
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The Ultimate Quarantine and Chill Playlist
Here at VALLEY, we believe in making the most of these days in quarantine by staying home and focusing on ourselves! Honestly, we’ve lost count…
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Your 2020 Spring Break Soundtrack
Here are five playlists to set the mood for your spring break! Hit the Road… Headed somewhere by car this break? Listen to some fun…
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Everything Happens With Wallows
You might know him as Clay from “13 Reasons Why,” but Dylan Minnette does more than just act — he’s in a band called Wallows….
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OPINION: A Freshman’s First THON
As a freshman, THON seems like a secret known only to those who have experienced it. Whenever I’d ask what THON is like, I would…
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Daya Brought the Energy to THON 2020
Which holiday weekend in State College is your favorite? Some may say State Patty’s weekend, or some will even say Arts Fest weekend. However, for…
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Historic Triumphs of 2020 Award Season
From the GRAMMYs to the Oscars and everything in between, remarkable history was made this year. This award season was extremely special to watch unfold,…
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An Intro to Hyperpop
Modern popular music has moved away from what was once seen as “traditional” pop — the end of the 2010s marked an end to pop…
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What The Latino Representation At Super Bowl LIV Really Meant
Latinx and Anglo communities were brought together on one of America’s biggest nights, something that hasn’t been done since 1992 with Gloria Estefan’s halftime performance….
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Tyler, The Creator Sheds A Light on Minority Content Mislabeling
“Backhanded Compliment.” That’s what musical artist Tyler, the Creator said following his win at the 2020 GRAMMYs. Rapper, singer, songwriter and producer, Tyler Gregory Okonma,…
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Manage Your School-Related Stress With These 4 Tactics
College students are all too familiar with stress and all the struggles that come with it. With demanding classes on top of all the headaches…
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Swimming in Circles – A Look at Mac Miller’s Final Album
On Jan. 17, a new album by rapper Mac Miller was released — over a year after his unexpected death. Let’s take a look at…
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Feel-Good Songs To Get You Ready For Break
While it can be a difficult time of the year, music never fails to lift people’s spirits.
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Ariana Grande: Celebrating One Year of Thank U, Next
In celebration of the recent anniversary, VALLEY is taking a look back at the album as a whole, why it was created and why we love Ariana as much as we do.
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The Power of Power Remix
Power Remix is a dance fitness, cardio-based class where you’re having so much fun moving to the songs that you forget you’re even working out. Penn State fitness instructor Kristen Denezza tells VALLEY what it’s like to teach this unique class.
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Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King” Album
Kanye West’s promise to his fans of a new studio album has gone unfulfilled for over a year now. Since September of 2018, West has gone through numerous blown release dates, but he’s also experienced a religious awakening, which in turn left the public with his new album “Jesus Is King.”
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Oh Baby, Bieber is Back
On Oct. 27, Justin Bieber shared a post to his Instagram account promising to release a new album before Christmas … under one condition: 20 million likes.
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Selena Gomez’s Heartfelt Single “Lose you to Love Me”
The day has finally arrived. Selena Gomez is officially back with new music after four years since releasing her last album, “Revival.”
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Frank Ocean’s Dream-State Single “DHL”
“Think it’s new, it ain’t new, boy / Old files just turned two, yeah, it flew.”
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20 Albums of the 2010s That Defy The Modern College Student
This list of 20 albums is an attempt to touch upon anthemic works that have struck a chord with the college students of today, and the sounds that they have grown up on.
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