The Power of the Vote
The world doesn’t stop for anyone. When talking about politics and government, life can seem uncontrollable. Voting is the best way to use your power….
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The Women’s March: Continuing the Impact in 2020
On January 18, people across the nation took to the streets for the 2020 Women’s March. Although it is a fairly young movement — the…
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Trump Impeachment Hearings: Why You Should Tune In
VALLEY is here to share what is currently unfolding in congress and how you can continue to follow the hearings.
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Ok Boomer …
What began as a joking phrase has evolved into a rallying cry for young people… so what does it mean?
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Is Facebook Spreading “Fake News”?
Facebook does not fact-check politicians that use their sites … What is their reasoning for this? And is it right?
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Lowest Unemployment Rate Since 1969
In recent news, the unemployment rate has significantly decreased, and President Trump brought attention to it by posting multiple tweets earlier this month.
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Amber Bynum: Despite All Odds
“Penn State was not my plan at all” recalls second year law student Amber Bynum. Born in southern California with an undergraduate degree in business administration, Bynum had never lived outside of the golden state, or frankly ever had the intent to leave.
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Trump Impeachment Inquiry: What You Need to Know
Washington was rocked on September 24 as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump.
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Tattoos: A Permanent Accessory
One permanent accessory has become quite popular, especially among young people — tattoos.
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Five Things to Know About Nancy Pelosi
In January, Nancy Pelosi replaced Paul Ryan as the Speaker of the House of Representative. Pelosi is seen as an important political figure and an inspiration to many people for a multitude of reasons.
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The Longest Government Shutdown in US History
At midnight on December 21, 2018, the U.S. federal government began its shutdown. By today, January 21, 2019, it has lasted 31 days making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history with no end in sight.
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Grab ‘Em by the Midterms
This Tuesday, Nov. 6 marks 2018’s Midterm Election Day – and it’s a big one. This election is our first chance since the presidential election…
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Can’t Spell ‘Truth’ Without ‘Ruth’
An unwavering advocate for gender equality. A judicial powerhouse. A pop culture icon at 85. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has become an inspiration…
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Superstars and Stripes: Politics in Hollywood
Despite her turbulent career marked by controversy and the development of one of Hollywood’s biggest “reputations,” Taylor Swift strayed from divisive political debates in her…
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Decoding Politics: 15 Terms to Understand
Nearly every piece of political news seems to introduce a new term, or some type of lingo, that can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. Whether…
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Oh, Yeezus: Kanye West Stuns Social Media Again
Earlier this year, rapper and Yeezy designer Kanye West shook the Twitterverse through a series of tweets, professing his love for several right-wing speakers as…
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Supreme Court to Penn State
After the hearing and a reopened investigation, Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed as Supreme Court nominee as of Oct. 6, 2018. While this has obvious…
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Do it for the DREAMers
At Penn State, it’s not uncommon to meet people from all corners of the world, including from countries in Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern…
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A New Genre in Music: Politics
With the current political climate in America, everything has seemingly become centered around politics.
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Trading in Couture for Cotton
The behind the scenes role that designers used to play in our everyday lives is slowly fading away. These political statements displayed at New York Fashion Week has taken them beyond the realm of fashion and instead, into our social consciousness.
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