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Fenty Beauty: 40 Shades of Flawless

By Mary Joyce

Back at it again with her latest move in total world domination, Rihanna has launched a brand new global makeup line, and, just as any of us could have guessed, it’s amazing.

Fashion

New Balance Bouncing Back

By Abigail Roe

You know, those white dad shoes back in the day. Well, it is 2017, and at this point we are well aware that anything is possible in today’s world.

Campus Culture

Pop Up Ave Is Ready to Get it Poppin

By Abigail Roe

Pop Up Ave is back and better than ever! On September 23, 2017 this urban style flea market will take over downtown State College from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fashion

A trend from decades passed, denim on denim is a look that is both modern and retro. Trying it out for the first time can be scary, but some of the best fashion decisions have been made out of a little risk and edge.

Beauty & Health

Should You Take Vitamins?

By Hannah Ferenci

All in all, though, science is in and vitamins are out!

Entertainment

Which social media are you?

By Christina Chambers

If you’re like us at Valley, social media dominates your life all day every day—no matter what website or app you prefer.

Campus Culture, THON

THON Committees 101

By Katherine Gouldin

As the very best weekend of the year approaches, the Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) 2018 preparations are being taken to the next level. THON Committee applications are live on the THON website and the applications are due Friday, Sept. 15.

Beauty & Health

Glossi-yay!

By Mary Joyce

The beauty blog turned skincare superstar that we know you’ll love—as if you don’t already— Glossier.

Campus Culture

The Anticipated Rivalry Game Against Pitt

By Kylee McGuigan

Valley looks forward to what will happen during the game this weekend, hopefully resulting in a successful win for the Nittany Lions.

VALLEY

Staff Pick of the Week: Poshmark

By Hannah Ferenci

This week, Valley is obsessing over an app and website called Poshmark, which allows you to sell your used clothing to users from all over the country.

Fashion

Boho Bands or Bust

By Kylee McGuigan

No matter the reason or occasion, Valley knows that if you add some boho headbands to your wardrobe, you’re destined to have a fun outfit and a fun hairstyle.

Beauty & Health

#Rosé All Day

By Jen Fabiano

If you were plugged in to any social media platform during summer 2017 you know that there was one drink of choice that trumped all others: Rosé.

Entertainment

A World Without Game Of Thrones: Surviving and Not Watching

By Jacqueline Napolitano

In a world of all things princes and princesses and magical, I find myself out of the talks and not fully understanding everything that is hype of “Game of Thrones.”

Entertainment

Is Taylor Swift Rebranding?

By Katie McFadden

We’re all wondering the same question—what’s the deal with Taylor Swift?

Campus Culture

Sylly Week Survival Guide: Academic and Party Edition

By Devon MacDougall

Syllabus week, better known as “Sylly Week” is debatably one of the most rowdy and fun-filled weeks of any given semester at universities across the country, and especially at Penn State.

Campus Culture, Entertainment

Valley’s Top Songs of the Summer

By Jordan Pietrafitta

Valley asked its staff members to partake in some reminiscing of their own by recounting three of their favorite songs of the summer.

Campus Culture

Welcome Week 2017

By Hannah Ferenci

Welcome back, State! After a long summer away, it feels good to be back on campus. And while the start of a new year can be daunting, the first week of the semester holds lots of exciting—and free—events. Valley has the scoop on the best of Welcome Week.