Things You’ll Experience As A Penn State Senior
Senioritis was bad enough in high school, but it’s even worse in college. Here are a few things that every Penn State senior experiences.
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Back to the Future Predictions So Accurate They’re Scary
Why our sudden interest in vintage fantasy films? Well October 21, 2015 just so happens to be the day that Marty and Doc traveled to from 1985. That’s right everyone, it’s officially the future!
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Feelin’ the Flu
If you’ve sat in any Penn State class ever, you’ve probably heard at least ten people with a cold sneezing and coughing like crazy. These symptoms travel campus quickly, coming and going throughout each semester. These little head colds have even earned themselves the famous title, “The Penn State Plague”, even though they’re not that serious.
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Bras For a Cause
Everyone has old bras they never wear, right? Well, bring yours to Old Main this Tuesday to write a message on them to honor those who have battled or been affected by breast cancer.
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Penn State Traditions: Then & Now
We are a university full of traditions. Some old, and some new. We take pride in our past by paying tribute, like our football players in their basic blues.
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#WCW: Chrissy Teigen
Whether you know her as a Sports Illustrated model or from the hilarious meme that broke the Internet after the Golden Globes, Chrissy Teigen is more than just a pretty face.
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The Biggest Studying Faux-Pas: Ineffective Highlighting
Just how effective is highlighting while studying? Is it a waste of precious time that we cannot get back? Well, Valley is not the first to ask these sorts of questions.
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Songs Every Penn State Student Should Know
We’ve all shamelessly screamed the lyrics to “Sweet Caroline” and danced to “We Dem Boyz” no matter how many times they’ve been played. Take a look at the soundtrack to our lives at Penn State.
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Nittany Lyin’: 10 Things Penn State Doesn’t Tell You
It takes a Penn Stater to really know the ins and outs of Penn State and that includes the things that our orientation and tour guides “forget” to tell us before we begin the best four years.
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Venmo: Friend or Foe?
When it comes to phone apps, there is always a new one seeking to gain our attention, claiming to make our lives easier in one way or another. This time, the up-and-coming app that has accidentally wiggled its way into our lives covers what college students need the most. Drumroll please, and get ready to experience Venmo.
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Penn State Words Presents: “Speak Like A Girl!”
A sure-to-be-groundbreaking campus performance is happening this October, and it’s all thanks to the Penn State W.O.R.D.S. club.
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A Penn State Love Story
“As cliche as it sounds, we met through an app. It was freshman year, and I was too shy to talk to you in person at first, so I would pull you up on my screen like a creep instead. It took me a long time to reach out to you, but after hearing some mutual friends talk about how great you were, I finally worked up the courage to ask you out.”
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Ways to Get Out of the “Sophomore Slump”
The sequel movie isn’t as good the original, a singer’s second album is not as soulful as the prior, and sophomore year of college is simply just different than the first. By now you probably have a solid group of friends that you enjoy spending time with, and maybe you finally know what your interests are so your major choice is pretty much made.
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What International Students Really Think About Life at Penn State
Penn State is a multicultural university that takes pride in their international students. Valley recently had the chance to chat with some of them to discuss their transition between cultures.
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Sorority Spotlight: The New Girls on the Block
Recently, Valley was able to speak with sophomore hospitality major, and a founding member of Penn State’s Phi Sigma Sigma chapter, Emily Sweigart about her sorority and the impact they hope to make on campus.
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10 Signs You’re Way Too Excited For Fall in Happy Valley
Fall has cast its spell over Happy Valley. The girls have become even more “basic” or whatever, the air has turned crisp (not really, but let’s pretend) and everyone’s favorite color is now orange.
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DIY: Hanging Paper Cranes
Paper cranes are a popular type of origami and can be affordably cute to hang around your room or apartment. But first, you’ll need to know how to make them…
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How to Create the Perfect Elastic-Free Messy Bun
Messy buns are wonderful things. They are the perfect combination of casual and functional. They make you look easy going, yet ready to work.
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30 Thoughts Girls Have When Watching Rom-Coms
We all know the thoughts we have when watching our favorite classics. Whether is a classic 80’s movie with the lovely Molly Ringwald, or one with everyone’s favorite leading man, Matthew McConaughey, these are thoughts every girl has when watching a romantic comedy!
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#WCW: Kerry Washington
You may be aware of Olivia Pope, star of Shonda Rhimes’ hit, ABC’s Scandal, but now prepare to be aware of the force behind the force, Kerry Washington.
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