ye: Kanye Talks Mental Health
After the immense success of his last album, “The Life of Pablo,” in 2016, Kanye West did not disappoint when he dropped his latest groundbreaking album…
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Bananas for Bandanas
VALLEY likes to believe that a childhood isn’t complete unless you, at one point, wore a bandana, most likely red, wrapped around the top of your head…
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Saving the Sea: Stop Using Straws
Banning the use of plastic straws is not just a trending Twitter topic, but a step towards limiting single use plastic that is filling up…
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I Got It From My Mama: The Debate About “Hereditary”
When critics hail a film as “this generation’s exorcist,” horror movie junkies can be expected to line up outside their local theaters in anticipation of…
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Hidden Gems in Packed Racks: Thrifting Tips and Tricks
Packed racks of clothing, single digits on the price tags and miscellaneous objects scattered all throughout the home decor department can only mean one thing…
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Jumping for Juices!
With summer finally in full swing, there’s no better time to start working on (or finish working on) that summer bod. But how can that…
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Make This a Summer of State
After a few weeks into the summer, there comes another common sentiment: boredom. Yes, there are plenty of ways to keep oneself busy in the…
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State College Gets Its Stripes
VALLEY is all about pride month. Pride month has everything to do with happiness and equality. What’s not to love? Recently four rainbow crossroads were…
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Arts Fest 2018
We’ve hit that time of year again — summer is halfway over, and things are starting to slow down as the fall semester approaches. After…
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College Pals to Year Round Gals
In many ways, summer is the best time of the year; no exams lingering in the back of your mind, no nippy winter chill and…
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All Food is Beautiful: The Ugly Fruit & Veg Campaign
You hopefully know better than to judge people by their looks, but while shopping for produce at the grocery store, you probably inspect your produce…
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Happy 4th of July in Happy Valley
As Independence Day festivities loom, families and friends nationwide will celebrate our country’s independence with all things red, white and blue, poolside barbecues, fireworks and…
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Rob Ost: Broadening the Discussion of Sustainability
For many college students, finding time to get involved in different activities and organizations can be a struggle, especially while juggling what’s already on your…
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Hot Summer Opportunities: Job Edition
Most college students feel pressured to build their résumés and get the perfect ‘real-world’ experience when summertime comes around. To many, this use of time…
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Sunscreens: What Gives the Best Protection?
As we begin to spend more time outdoors in the summer weather, we wear less layers, exposing our skin to the sun’s damaging rays. Wearing…
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Mindfullness Habits for a Stress-Free Summer
For many of us, the beginning of summer fosters a blank-slate type of feeling. Goals are set, trips are planned and jobs are started. However,…
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Reilly Ebbs: A Campus Hero
For some students, giving back isn’t just a nice thing to do; it’s their purpose. Reilly Ebbs is a Penn State student who goes above…
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Lauren Runkle: Breaking into the STEM Field and Vegetarianism
Senior, Lauren Runkle is a woman of many passions — from her routine treasure hunts at the local goodwill in search of her next thrifted gem to…
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Arianna Del Valle: Brimming With Puerto Rican Pride
Growing up in the small surf town of Rincon, Puerto Rico, Arianna Del Valle’s graduating class consisted of just 30 students. Del Valle saw the…
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Tanner Rex: ADD Inspires His Creative Mind
For Tanner Rex, a State College native and Penn State senior, crafting a video from outline to production is more than a creative hobby. Although he…
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