Trading Plates: Swapping Your Staples
In an environment where pizza exists in abundance and eating calzones at 3 a.m. is socially acceptable, the myth of the “freshman 15” may be…
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Peace, Love, But Mostly Doughnuts
If there is one thing that State College is not lacking, it’s doughnut shops. Saying goodbye to your local Dunkin’ Donuts, Krispy Kreme or Wawa…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2018 Entertainment Section Opener: Grant Donghia
Everyone loves films, but do we ever see who is actually behind the camera? A State College native, Grant Donghia is pursuing a film major with…
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Spring 2018 Cover Story: Like a Flower, Poised & Powerful
Sitting around a table at John’s Shanghai Chinese restaurant in late January 2017, Fanta Condé and a group of her closest friends enjoyed authentic Chinese…
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Moodie Foodie: Foods to Help Enhance Your Mood
School got you down? With the semester slowly coming to an end, exams and final papers are creeping up and turning the stress meter on…
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From Trash to Treaders: Adidas Sneaker Line Made from Ocean Trash
There’s something new and exciting happening at Adidas. After testing a prototype last year, the brand has manufactured and sold a million pairs of sneakers…
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Your Morning Cup of Coffee With a Shot of Kindheartedness
The month of April brings the beginning of so many things in State College: the trees start to blossom, it rains (or snows) almost every…
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Hop Into Spring With Healthy Snacks
Spring has nearly sprung, and this time of year makes focusing on classes a bit more difficult. With finals right around the corner, it’s easy…
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The Best Documentaries of Netflix
Who doesn’t love to watch Netflix? However, rather than rewatching “The Office” for the hundredth time, why not watch a documentary and learn a little…
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Hello, Hydration
You’ve probably heard the common recommendation of drinking six to eight, eight oz. glasses of water each day, but the reality is that the average…
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Movin’ On 2018
If you thought last year’s Movin’ On lineup was exciting, get ready for this year’s. This year, Logic, Daya, Judah & the Lion, and Mick…
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We Tried It: Kickboxing at LionHeart
VALLEY is always on the lookout for new trends and products to incorporate into our daily health and wellness routines, and recently we came across…
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Alternative Spring Cleaning
Cleaning out your dorm or apartment can be a freeing experience, but cleansing your life of negativity makes a greater impact. The coming of spring…
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Probiotic Basics
Most often, beauty products target outward appearance—concealer, corrective creams, spot treatments, etc. to cover up imperfections that manifest from factors like diet, stress and environmental…
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Spring Must-Sees On The Big Screen
Spring. We’re all excited for it. Warmer weather, green grass, trees with leaves and … movies? The next few months are full of blockbusters you won’t…
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Saving Grades: Before It’s Too Late
We’re officially past the halfway point in the spring semester. How are your grades? The good news is that if you’re fearing for your GPA,…
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Stuck in the ’70s
THON may be over, but some Penn State students are continuing to fight pediatric cancer in other ways around campus. Penn State’s Public Relations Student…
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Netflix Spotlight: “Black Mirror”
Technology has become a huge part of our daily lives. Most of us struggle to not look at our cell phones for more than five…
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When Tragedy Strikes Home While You’re Miles Away
What began as a dreary Valentine’s Day to those residing in State College, ended as a living nightmare to those who are Florida natives. An…
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Going Phone-Free During Class
Most college students can agree that our phones are crucial to our everyday lives. Whether we’re checking social media, texting our friends or listening to…
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