“Overdressed” Isn’t a Real Thing
You and your friends have been planning to go out to a fun little dinner and you’ve been excited for weeks. The day before, though,…
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The Other Half of My Friendship Necklace
To my (and anyone else’s) childhood best friend, It’s been years since we’ve talked. Since the middle school drama and the “fights” that I don’t…
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He’s Just Not That Into You: State College
Men. We love ’em, we hate ’em. Sometimes, a true romance blooms and everything works out. However, in the world of State College, that is…
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How Lucky is Bri: Breakup, BFFs and Behind the Instagram Stories
After over a year of dating, Brianna LaPaglia, known online as “Brianna Chickenfry,” and Zach Bryan split, shocking both groups of fans. While the couple’s…
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The Women of State: AFROTC Edition
It’s likely you’ve seen them on campus in their OCPs on Thursdays or marching in perfect synchronicity to and from the Shields Building, but there…
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It’s Time to Ditch the Suit and Tie.
You’re scrolling on Twitter, looking through all the looks from the most recent Met Gala. They’re gorgeous, and you can’t believe your eyes. One of…
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Is the downfall of Peanut the downfall of Democracy?
On Friday Nov. 1, the beloved pet squirrel named Peanut was euthanized by the state of New York. Mark Longo, Peanut’s owner and content creator,…
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Reinventing the Ballet Flat
The ballet flat has come back with vengeance. They have become a new staple for both a business casual outfit as well as a way…
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The Heartfelt Symbolism of the Claddagh Ring
Claddagh jewelry bridges the time between friendship bracelets and engagement rings. The symbol –– two hands holding a crowned heart–signifies friendship, love and loyalty in…
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Unseen Layers: Hidden Ways to Stay Warm Without Ruining the Perfect Outfit
Choosing between being stylish or keeping warm can be an extreme challenge as temperatures drop. While you can always dress up your look with a…
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Free Speech on Penn State’s Campus: An Interview with Assistant Vice President Danny Shaha
With political speakers frequently visiting Penn State’s University Park campus, students are increasingly curious about how these speakers are invited and what resources are available…
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Scrolling Past Empathy
Commenting on a TikTok judging the people who made it. Showing your friend someone’s Instagram post and saying things like “This is so weird” or…
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Your Real Life Flat and Round Characters
Back in language arts class in elementary school, one of the lessons that we learned was the difference between flat and round characters in books….
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The French Contrast Level Makeup Theory
For those who have never learned how to do every step of a full makeup routine, where to start in learning can be difficult to…
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Former Penn State Football Players Face Assault Charges
TW: Mentions of Sexual Assault and Rape Two former Penn State football players have been charged with rape and sexual assault. The event occurred on…
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The Art of Chucks and Pearls
Election season is here ladies and gentlemen and students on campus are using their voices to share the importance of voting with their peers. One…
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Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
On Oct. 17, 2024, US intelligence received news that the leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, was dead. This event could be a sign of movement…
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CHROMAKOPIA
CHROMAKOPIA, Tyler, the Creator’s seventh studio album, was released on October 28. Three years lie between this drop and his last, straying from his typical…
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Routine Connections
The serendipity of daily life is often found in fleeting moments of connection. These moments are as simple as sharing a smile with a neighbor,…
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Reading is Cool Again … Apparently?
The internet has somehow simultaneously revived and complicated our love for reading. Once upon a time, if you told someone your favorite hobby was reading,…
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