Skaters Gonna Skate
Delinquent, rebellious and alternative — the skateboard and its rider have always had a certain image to it and its surrounding culture. On college campuses…
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The Musician’s Persona in a Political World
“Separate the art from the artist” is a phrase we know and… question. Fans and critics alike foster opinions on how top musicians should use…
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Bratitude: Dr. Martens Edition
Predating Monster High, the Bratz dolls ruled the early 2000s. With Barbie becoming a bit bland and basic, these dolls offered a new, daring style….
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2024 Fashion Section Opener: Isa Middleton
Isa Middleton is out of this world. Matching the energy of a Bratz doll, she sits in a Y2K punk ensemble. Her arms are wrapped…
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The Subversive Subcultures of Alternative Fashion
Conforming. What is that, exactly? Often, society sets an unspoken standard for us — a template we should follow when it comes to our behavior…
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Penn State’s Underground Music Scene featuring Alvarius
It’s 8 PM on a Friday, and State College is buzzing with activity. Two men sit alone on the porch of a house west of…
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School of Rock in Session: Punk Prep Prevails
As the dog days of summer draw to a close, the ethereal essence of autumn is swirling around State College. Trips to the pumpkin patch,…
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“Beggin'” for Måneskin
This past May, the 65th Eurovision Song Contest stage in Netherlands was exhilarated like no other thanks to the reigning band in Italy: Måneskin. The…
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Short and Sweet and Fast-Moving: Zines and Counter Culture
Have you ever wondered how to get local news out quickly, display your art, or be able to pass information around to your friends? Look…
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Duckwrth: The Rising Alt-R&B L.A. Based Rapper
“Being raised in South Central Los Angeles gave me a backbone. When I deal with corporate America, I don’t take bullshit. I learned how to…
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