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Pretty in Plastic: Why We Need To Stop Shaming Plastic Surgery

By Alexandra O'Donnell

If plastic surgery helps you feel better about yourself, than by all means, go for it. And if you’re not a fan, that’s okay too.

Self-Improvement

Sexual Assault Through The Eyes Of A Male

By Ryan Salamo

Valley explains a male perspective on sexual assault, and why understanding a woman’s point-of-view is crucial to putting an end to this difficult topic.

Campus Culture

Have You Bin Recycling? Here’s How You Can Start

By Caroline Rosini

Valley’s got the tools you need to divorce from the Three R’s and confront those blue bins fearlessly while feeling good about stepping towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

Self-Improvement

Dealing with Unexpected Loss in College

By Katie McFadden

Misfortune is inevitable and happens everyday, but we never actually think it will happen to someone in our lives. It sometimes takes a tragedy for us to take a step back from daily distractions and realize that life is greater than us.

Self-Improvement

Are Dating Apps Just a Joke to Us?

By Kacie Iwasyk

While dating apps are fun to use to kill time, meet people in new towns, or joke around with and make people feel uncomfortable, that may be the extent of them.

Campus Culture

Campus Clown Hunt: Nightmare on College Ave

By Maggie Kreienberg

So was the hype real? Were the screams that woke me up actually about a clown? Was the sprinting across campus really worth it?

Fashion

Tailgate Clothing Co. Has the Best Looks for All of Your Tailgates

By Tess Petak

“Tailgate is all about feeling like you’re ready to join the party,” says Snyder. “That’s why it’s so important for us to do the research, dig through the archives and discover amazing clothes that tell amazing stories about people and places.”

Campus Culture

Politics 101: What You Need To Know About Voting

By Alexandra O'Donnell

Valley has the inside scoop on what you’ll need to do to make sure your vote counts this November! The 2016 General Election is being held on Tuesday, November 8 – meaning we’re about 35 days to the election. So let’s start with the basics…

Entertainment

The World Famous Tony Williams Has Valley’s Backstage Pass to Kanye

By Kayleigh Barber

“This is my favorite college campus. We’ve been coming here since ’06 and it’s the best show on the tour.”

Beauty & Health

Tips & Tricks for Keeping Your Dorm/Apartment Allergy Friendly

By Madison Lippincott

You can take a few allergy pills a day and hope for the best. But why chance it? Take the initiative to stay healthy and avoid the “Penn State Plague” this semester.

Entertainment

If Kanye Was a Nittany Lion

By Kylie Mester

In honor of the Saint Pablo Tour coming to the BJC this Friday, Valley did some research (binge-listening on Spotify) and gathered some of Yeezus’s most…

Fashion

Trends at SS17 Fashion Week

By Tess Petak

Spring/Summer 2017 Fashion Week, notorious for setting the trends we’ll see everywhere this upcoming spring, just hit New York City earlier this month. Valley was there, and we got a sneak peek! So, read on for a leg up on spring’s hottest up-and-coming trends.

Fashion

Keeping Up with the Jenners: KENDALL+KYLIE clothing line is one to watch

By Tess Petak

Valley thinks it’s safe to say that the Jenners know how to throw one heck of a party.

Campus Culture

Presidential Debate: A Test in Temperament

By Maggie Kreienberg

Look past Clinton’s pantsuits and Trumps spray tan. Watch the debates, understand the issues and take pride in this country. Voting is a beautiful right and Valley is here to encourage you to participate in our democracy.

Beauty & Health

Beauty Hacks to Beat Your Hangover

By Lily Holeva

Here at Valley, we’ve put together our best beauty hacks for beating the appearance of a hangover. Follow these five easy steps below and remember: when you look good, you feel good (or maybe slightly less nauseous).

Campus Culture

This is Sexual Assault

By Kacie Iwasyk

Feeling violated is something that women should not experience on a normal basis, and it’s more important than ever to let your voice be heard. Speak up.