Does distance really make the heart grow fonder?
There’s an age-old saying that goes, “Distance makes the heart grow fonder,” but does it really hold true? Moving away from the people you love…
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Washington D.C Plane Crash
On Jan 29 an American Airlines plane crashed with a U.S Army Black Hawk helicopter leaving all 64 passengers dead. The collision occurred near the Ronald Reagan National in Washington D.C. The crash was announced to be the most deadly since 2001.
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The Grammys: A Night Full Of Surprises
On the surface, music consists of vocal or instrumental sounds that produce different rhythms and harmonies. However, musicians have the power to immerse listeners in…
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Why Would a Man Be There?
We’ve all been there: the groupchat has been buzzing all day about tonight plans, you’re all getting ready for the night with a drink in…
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Feeling “Good As Hell”: Lizzo’s Journey To a Healthier Self
The queen of the pop industry, Lizzo, thought it was “About Damn Time.” This singer-songwriter put down the microphone and picked up some weights. Why…
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Expose Yourself (Professionally)
VALLEY has an important tip for you. Digital portfolios. It’s that time of year where students are applying for their summer internships and wondering what…
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Shorts in Freezing Weather – Hit or Miss?
You are sitting in Cafe 210 West enjoying a drink with your friends. It is brisk nine degrees outside. The streets are lined with trees…
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Fight Back The Laziness
College is such an exciting time in your life. You are having an amazing time making new friends and approaching new opportunities. Life starts to…
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A Guide to the Perfect Medicine Bag
Reintroducing the Headband
How is anyone to “get the job done” with their hair down and in their face? Between hair getting stuck in your lip gloss after…
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Super Bowl 59: A Controversial Game
The Super Bowl 59 matchup has been set; the Kansas City Chiefs will face off with the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 9 in New Orleans….
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Trump’s Executive Orders: The Impact on Penn State
President Donald Trump’s second term began with more than two dozen executive orders concerning campus protests, diversity initiatives and Title IX. With Penn State relying…
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What If Penn State Had “Mental Health Mondays”?
Mondays are often met with groans, endless to-do lists and the weight of a new week ahead. But what if, instead of dreading Mondays, Penn…
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Coffee Craze
Imagine a world where you leave your room, ready for a long day of classes and head to your local coffee shop for a pick-me-up….
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Normalize Therapy, We All Need It
Therapy often carries a stigma that it shouldn’t. Many people who attend therapy feel compelled to hide it, as though it’s something shameful or contagious….
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The Politics of Style
The inauguration of the 47th president of the United States was held at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 20th, 2025, officially making Donald…
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Your Favorite Influencers are Lying to You
Just days before TikTok was banned in the United States on Jan. 18, a trend circulated around the app where influencers admitted to not always…
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How Not to Get Kicked Out of State College Bars
At the Lion’s Den, underclassmen gather outside in line at the hopes of getting in. They know that in the middle of Pennsylvania, this may…
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Winter Glow: Seasonal Beauty with Winter Makeup
Makeup, like fashion, has its own seasons. Its true beauty doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it flourishes when it blends harmoniously with the weather and the…
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Let’s Go Sledding
Let’s be real. When students choose Penn State, they are not picking it for its warm weather and sunshine. Instead, they are preparing for the…
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