A Decade Ago
Ah yes, 2014. The year Kim married Kanye and ice buckets spilled over countless heads. Teens everywhere were watching “The Fault In Our Stars” and…
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Hispanic Heritage Month Events at Penn State
September marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, but Penn State has numerous events to offer well through October. This year’s theme is “Unidos en…
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The Steps You Take
Within this life, some people leave their mark on this world differently. A few through the words they say, others through the actions they make…
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Your Music is Your Mood: How Songs Influence Our Well-Being
Music is more than just background noise or something to dance to, it heavily influences emotions, energy and even our brain activity. Underneath the instruments…
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The Rise of Chappell Roan: Hear Her Roar
In the pop music scene, Chappell Roan is rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with. Known for her bold style, catchy tunes and empowering…
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Sabrina, Please Please Please Keep the Albums Coming!
We all know the pop star formula by now. Bubbly + good hair + catchy lyrics about being a girl boss, finding love, or the…
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GUTS World Tour is a Psychedelic Punk Rock Renaissance
After the smashing success of Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR, fans were eagerly awaiting the pop princess’s second project. Expectations were certainly high, but Rodrigo delivers…
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Bringing Coachella Valley to Happy Valley
At a glance, Palm Springs, California and State College, Pennsylvania do not appear to have much in common. However, there are some ways to make…
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Surprise! A Rundown on Coachella’s Special Guests
Coachella Weekend One brought VALLEY too much FOMO that we had to log off of TikTok for the night. From the outfits to the performances,…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2024 Fashion Section Opener: Ayden Herold
Ayden Herold is wearing what can only be described as a quintessential goth outfit. From his Doc Martens to his bone-patterned sweater, he takes pride…
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Young, Wild and Free
Corduroy blazers and ripped jeans, cropped denim jackets with an additional tie dye flare and everything is oversized. What a tasteless sense of style this…
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Your Favorite Artists, Favorite Artists
Genres change, instruments evolve and artists come and go. But one of the few things in music that stays the same is the influence it…
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The Showdown: Outfit Edition
The battle has begun, everyone. Beyoncé released her country album, “Cowboy Carter” on March 29th. Lana Del Rey’s album “Lasso” is set for release in…
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Lizzo is… Resigning?
From the moment Lizzo claimed pop stardom (from both singing and her occasional jazz flute performances), she was subjected to severe backlash online. Comments about…
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Shower Thoughts
What did college students do before headphones? Seriously … walking around campus, almost everyone is wearing them. The fear of walking in silence, alone with…
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Sabrina Carpenter: Bringing Back the Pop Princess
You may know Sabrina Carpenter from her role as Maya Hart on Disney Channel’s series “Girl Meets World” or you may have seen one of…
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Walks to Remember
When walking to class, a multitude of characters emerge from the shadows of dorm rooms and apartments. The question is, what do you listen to in order to make these strolls enjoyable?
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Our Differences Bring Us Together
Like many universities, Penn State is a magical place where people worldwide come together. While predominantly white, we can consider State College is considered a…
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Bridgit Mendler Can Do It All
The last time you may have heard the name “Bridgit Mendler”, could have been in the beginning credits of your favorite Disney TV show. In…
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An Ode to Avril Lavigne
Growing up, music artists had the strongest influence on this generation. Rihanna delivered timeless club music, Britney Spears built up little girls’ confidence and Avril Lavigne left a permanent impact.
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