The Grandma In You
Once the weather starts to chill, the motivation to leave the house begins to dwindle. People say your 20s are the decade to go out,…
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Sundays are for the Girls
Does it ever get tiring sitting next to a guy and having to use the dreaded statement, “Yes, I know what a first down is.”…
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Alter Your Energy
Let’s face it: College can be exhausting. From classes to clubs to hangouts with friends, it can be difficult to maintain a consistent amount of…
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Welcome to Derry: A New Chapter for an Old Fear
When you think of Stephen King’s “IT,” two images come to mind: Tim Curry’s iconic 1990 Pennywise and Bill Skarsgård’s haunting modern interpretation. But “IT:…
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GAP’s “Give Your Gift” Holiday Campaign
This holiday season, GAP is inviting audiences to celebrate the power of giving and community with its 2025 campaign, “Give Your Gift.” Centered on the…
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Unbuckling Your Chastity Belt
An act of physical release or an intimate moment to be shared between two people in love? Today we’re talking about the awkward, messy and…
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Students Support Peers Amid SNAP Uncertainty
Due to the recent government shutdown, the allocation of SNAP benefits has been halted or delayed. Although the government has reopened, according to WPSU, many…
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Virtual Reality Showcase
On Thursday, Nov. 13, Diane Akpovwa, VALLEY’s very own Creative Director, curated a Virtual Reality showcase at the Palmer Museum of Art. The showcase was…
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Greek Sing 2025 Recap
It’s finally time for Greek life’s favorite night … Greek Sing! Greek Sing is a live dance competition where sororities and fraternities are paired to…
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Blackout Wednesday Survival Guide
With Thanksgiving break around the corner, arguably the biggest going-out night of the year is swiftly approaching. Blackout Wednesday, essentially one big premature high school…
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Christmas Craze: The Starbucks Bearista Cup
Pumpkin spice is making its way out, and festive flavors are beginning to creep in. The air is getting chillier, the last autumn leaves have…
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The State College Thanksgiving experience
Thanksgiving break. We’ve all been anticipating it, and most likely, we out-of-state students who rarely get to take the trip home. Free laundry services, home-cooked meals, family time and seeing everyone from high school. Some may consider it the dream lineup. But, with the government shutdown cancelling flights, the hopes of that dream are beginning to fade away…
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BDE: Big Diploma Energy
Talk nerdy to me. Every day we roll out of bed seeking knowledge, but we can’t do it without the complaining, agonizing and overall headache of…
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Why Entertain Them if They’re Not Entertaining You: Hometown Holiday Addition
Some would say self-worth is knowing how to love yourself. Others would argue it’s surviving Thanksgiving Eve without interacting with your hometown ex at the…
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Living Like The Little Prince
There are hundreds of quintessential coming-of-age movies and books that seem like a prerequisite to becoming a “real” adult. Before even reaching one’s tumultuous 20s,…
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No Spend November
You probably do not even notice how often you spend money. A coffee between classes, a quick Target run or a late-night food delivery. Before…
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Joyfull
This past week was filled with several activities hosted by the Center for Performing Arts, based in Eisenhower Auditorium. Specifically, on Nov. 5, the dance…
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Winter Skin Survival Guide
Winter hits hard at Penn State. One minute you are fine walking to class and the next your face feels like it is cracking in…
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Wrong Pants Theory
Innovation is often sparked from the unexpected. In fashion, breaking boundaries means taking risks, stirring things up and pushing boundaries. In a style landscape dominated…
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It Was Never Meant For Men Anyway
Let’s get this straight: women do not exist for the male gaze. Women shouldn’t be wondering how they’re going to do their makeup based on…
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