Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2023 Campus Culture Section Opener: Nasir Pitts
When we say the sky is the limit, we are talking about Nasir Pitts. A third-year majoring in film and hailing from North Philly, Pitts…
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This Is Clickbait
While a picture may speak a thousand words, what if those words aren’t true? For so long photojournalism has been the backbone of traditional news…
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What Your Laptop Stickers Say About You
Laptops are more than a piece of technology; they’re like a person’s personal billboard. Whether you’re putting thought into your display or not, your laptop…
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Is It Really The Thought That Counts?
No, you aren’t an asshole for not liking a thoughtless gift. If you wore gold jewelry every day of the week and received a silver…
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The Ultimate Senior Bucket List
Well, ladies and gents, it’s that time of the year— there are less than thirty days until graduation. Cue the tears. As you inch closer…
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Oh, The Places You’ll Go!: Navigating the Post-Grad World at Penn State
As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close, all Penn State students have one thing in common — they are one step closer to…
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A New Era for Lana
If you are a die-hard Lana Del Rey fan and listened to “Did you know there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” for the first time,…
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Not So Underground Collective
It’s 10:30 a.m. on a Sunday after Saturday night happy hour. Yea, you’re not feeling too hot. But you know what? There’s only one thing…
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Beauty, Decolonized
Today, the narrative of what is considered “beautiful” seems to be shifting. The standards are seemingly lowering, beauty products are becoming more accessible and advertisements…
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Instagram is a Dating App
Picture yourself at a friend’s wedding in the next five years. We know, we can’t believe we’re at that age either. The newlywed couple is…
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Here’s Your Forehead Kiss
As if Generation Z’s Alexa Chung couldn’t become more successful, Emma Chamberlain just landed herself the Spotify deal of the century. While we’re not worried…
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Cheers to Sober Curiosity
While Dry January has come and left, there’s always that tiny little bit of curiosity that makes us wonder whether we should hop off the…
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The Beauty of Viewing Food as an Art Form
Food has always been used as a form of expression. From intricate dishes at Michelin star restaurants to family recipes passed down through generations, food…
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Clichés You Should Trust
“Cliché” comes from the french word “clicher” which means to click. The definition of the word we use today comes with a generally negative connotation–…
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What to Pack for Spring Break
It’s never too early to start thinking about spring break. That’s why VALLEY has curated the perfect list of spring break fashion essentials. Whether you’re…
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Launching in 3…2…1…
It’s that time of the semester again— here’s a recap of everything that went down at VALLEY’s 30th edition launch party! Not only was this…
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The Symbol of Our Best: The Man in the Suit
Tradition and THON are two things that Michael McDermott, the Nittany Lion, holds dear. McDermott is a fourth-year psychology student from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. For the…
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2022 Albums of The Year: Recap
This year was undoubtedly one of the best years for new music we have had in a long time — and it was well worth…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Protests
Historically speaking, college protests are a huge part of not only the American experience but the college experience as well, and a little less than…
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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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