Tea Tree Oil: Skin Imperfections Be Gone!
Have you ever looked around your bathroom and realized you are spending a lot of money on acne products that seem to do nothing but dry out your skin and leave it looking lifeless?
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Why We Should Never Regret A Night Out
Yes, I did some questionable things and sent some text messages that make me quiver but I don’t regret any of it. I’ve learned from it all, and oh man do they make for some funny stories.
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We’re Searching For Our Spring 2015 Cover Girl!
It’s that time again – Valley has started the search for our Spring 2015 cover girl!
We’re looking for a student who is exceptionally involved at Penn State, both in academics and extracurricular activities. Being featured in our magazine is a great way of recognizing your hard work and achievements during your time on campus.
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Dealing with Disapproval
You can officially eat Easy Mac for breakfast, Ben & Jerry’s for lunch, and use the leftovers for dinner without anyone telling you not to. But just because you’re in college now doesn’t mean there aren’t some things you still have to answer to your family about, and more often than we’d like, the answer they come up with is ‘No.’
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The Penn State Thespians Present: Amelia Bedelia!
The Penn State Thespians strike again. After their successful showing of Catch Me If You Can, the thespians are tapping into their inner child for their next show. This weekend, the club is putting on a children’s show for the public, Amelia Bedelia!
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Sneaky Snow-Proofing Secrets for Your Car
You can’t wait for winter weather so you can finally be reunited with peppermint mochas, snuggly sweaters and close friends and family. What you don’t want to be reunited with this winter? The actual weather part. And we can assure you, neither does your car.
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5 Struggles that Only Penn State Students Understand
I would like to preface this article by saying that Penn State University, as we all know, is the greatest school on Earth. We have a pristine campus, some of the most fun bars and the best student section in the Big Ten. What’s not to love? Every great school, however, has its flaws. So, although we LOVE YOU, Penn State, these are the top five things we struggle with.
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Project Cahir: The Fight Against Student Poverty
One of the best parts of being a Penn State student is the endless amount of activities that are available for everyone to get involved with. Valley was lucky enough to speak with Natasha Bailey, a student who is very passionate about one of her organizations: Project Cahir.
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Penn State Gets a Lesson on Girl and Guy Code
You know it was a good night when not only did the entrance to the show require a disclaimer sign for profanity and adult content, but your review of the event will probably need one of those, too. But, as a courtesy to sensitive eyes and ears, we’ll skip over some of the more, how should we say, unladylike material from this past Saturday evening and get straight to crackin’ the code – Girl and Guy Code, that is.
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Weighing In: Welcome to the CryoZone
Standing in a small, nitrogen-filled chamber wearing only my bra, underwear and a pair of shoes I’m almost certain I saw my grandma wear to the beach last summer (with probably the same pair of wool socks I have on right now, no less), I feel more like a science experiment than a girl trying out the latest fitness fad.
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Meet Your 2015 Homecoming Executive Director, Brandon Rittenhouse.
The 2014 Homecoming celebrations took place in State College not long ago, but planning has already begun for next year. Penn State junior Brandon Rittenhouse was elected as the 2015 Homecoming Executive Director on Oct 27. He sat down with Valley to share his excitement for the future, and offer a word of advice to students seeking involvement. Read on to get to know your new Homecoming director!
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Timberland Boots
Lately, not being basic has been everyone’s main concern. We all know the classic traits of the basic Penn State girl are, and it’s been mocked endlessly. But we cannot forget that Penn State boys are just as likely to exhibit those basic boy traits too. One of those trends that we love to see when the weather gets colder is Timberland Boots.
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Weighing In: Cold-Weather Jogging Solutions
So it’s not exactly a winter wonderland here in Happy Valley quite yet, but the temps have definitely started to dip into “It’s cold out so, oops, looks like I can’t go running today!” territory.
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Four Strings of Happiness: The Penn State Ukulele Club
The ukulele is a whole lot of happy in an itty bitty package. With only four strings and endless YouTube videos teaching you how to pluck ‘em, these fun-sized guitars attract hipsters and music-lovers alike, and luckily for everyone on campus who falls under either of those categories or somewhere in between, Penn State has a club for that.
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Trick or Treat for UNICEF
Before college, even before high school, our Halloweens were filled with Disney Channel movies, candy and ultimately trick or treating. Fast forward about 10 years later, and things have changed. While the costume parades and class parties are long gone, there is one thing Penn State students can do to relive their childhood: Trick or Treating for UNICEF.
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Weighing In: The Unofficial “Halloweentown” Workout
‘Tis the season for Halloween movies, and what’s better than reliving your childhood with Disney Halloween specials like Halloweentown? Instead of gorging yourself on candy corn, try this Halloweentown workout to keep in shape this October!
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How to Tailgate (The Right Way)
As if you didn’t already know, tailgates are one of the highlights of every football season—scratch that, every fall semester. What’s better than hauling your favorite party dips and bevvies up to the stadium to consume with your friends and family and pump yourself up for yet another great game? Let us answer that for you—nothing, friends, nothing.
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When Boys Guess the Brands and Designers in our Closet
Throughout the years we noticed those who are attached to brand names. From clothing to backpacks, we can tell who is “brand obsessed” and who just happened to score a deal. At Valley, we like to see who knows what the brand actually sells. So, we went to the HUB to interview some guys to see if they know their stuff.
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Epic Art: The Newest Splash of Color to Arrive in State College
An array of bright colors, daring patterns and stunning images greet the customers who venture into State College’s newest art store, Epic Art. Located on Calder Way, Epic Art represents roughly 50 different international artists and photographers hoping to make their way to the walls of State College homes.
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Covert Advice: On Approachability
Dear Thoughtful Penn Stater,
A few days ago, you asked me a question that really hit home: Why do you think cute (and normal) girls don’t get approached by guys? If we’re being honest, I think I’m a pretty girl and I don’t think I’m one of those “psycho chicks,” but I never really get much attention from guys, as in guys don’t ask for my number, things like that. Why do you think this happens? What should I do to be more approachable?
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