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Kylie’s Lip Kit on a Student Budget

By Kayleigh Barber

Kylie Jenner dropped her new lip line last Black Friday. But unless you were blessed enough to get it within the first 30 seconds it was…

Beauty & Health

My First Thong

By Emily Keifline

Valley asked a few Penn State students to tell us about their first thong and here’s what we found out.

Beauty & Health

6 Sweet & Savory Popcorn Recipes to Fuel Your Next Netflix Marathon

By Kate Perkins

Popcorn is a movie necessity, but plain old butter and salt can get boring after awhile.

Campus Culture

The Wizarding World of the Penn State Nittany Lions

By Katie McFadden

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Fashion

Pay It Fashion Forward

By Allison Seguinot

These charitable brands make it easy for customers like us to lend a helping hand by adding items to our online shopping cart.

Self-Improvement

How Being a Hooters Girl Made Me Less Catty

By Lily Holeva

The first time I ever stepped foot into a Hooters restaurant, it wasn’t for “world famous” wings and beer or to watch Sunday night football. It was for an interview.

Beauty & Health

A Dash of Healthy: “Skinny” Taco Chili

By Alexis Desrosiers

It’s healthy, it’s a little spicy and it’s the perfect meal to have after you’ve just walked 2 miles home from campus in the tundra that is Happy Valley.

Campus Culture

Perks of Having Your Younger Sister at College With You

By Megan Wesley

The benefits of having your sister at school with you are endless, but here are some of our favorite perks.

Campus Culture

Gift Giving: Penn State Edition

By Katie McFadden

Welcome to gift giving: Penn State edition.

Campus Culture

Finals Week Nightmares

By Kate Perkins

Here are five finals week horror stories from Penn State students who lived to tell the tale.

Beauty & Health

Hot Cocoa Recipes to Amp Up Your Holidays

By Kacie Iwasyk

Nothing says “Christmas” like a warm cup of hot cocoa in your hands.

Entertainment

Which TV Character Are You During Finals Week?

By Katie McFadden

Do you spend your nights studying endlessly, coffee hooked up through an IV and sleep deprived?

Entertainment, VALLEY

Your Actual Final Exam Schedule

By Alexandra O'Donnell

It’s that time of fall semester again, when stress kicks in and the dreaded week of finals starts creeping up on us. But, it’s also that time when ABC Family’s “25 Days of Christmas” is on.

Self-Improvement

The Don’ts (or Do’s) of Winter Break

By Alexandra O'Donnell

We have a few ideas of what you definitely shouldn’t (or, then again, maybe should) do with your time this holiday season.

Campus Culture

Everything You Need to Know About the Man Bun

By Kate Perkins

The man bun has been around for centuries, but thanks to stars like Chris Hemsworth and David Beckham, the long hair look is back and more popular than ever.