Best of THON 2015: Manicures
On any regular day, a rainbow tutu and pink and blue knee high socks wouldn’t necessarily be anyone’s go-to look. However during THON weekend no…
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Turning a Cheek to Unrealistic Beauty Standards
Are you sometimes tormented with thoughts telling you that you’re not pretty enough? Not skinny enough? Not sexy enough? You’re not alone.
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50 Shades of Awkward
As I walked into the movie theater, “50 Shades of Grey” ticket in hand, I didn’t know what to expect. I read the “50 Shades” books and was indifferent about the whole series. I was a little disappointed with the casting of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey, but I figured I had to see the movie after all the hype surrounding it.
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What to Love on Valentine’s Day Besides a Significant Other
If you are planning an “I hate Valentine’s Day” party for February 14, maybe you should take a sip from a glass that is half full. It is NOT the end of the world if you are single on this specific day.
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The New LD: Little Red Dress
We love the little black dress, we’re fans of the little white dress, but now it’s 2015 and we’re ready for something new. It’s classic, it’s bold, it’s the perfect pop of sexy, it’s the LRD: Little red dress.
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Your Guide to Nighttime Skin Care
It is not unusual that after a very long day the last thing that you want to do is wash your face. It would be much easier to just come home, lie down in bed and fall asleep, right?
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6 Things You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty Spending Money On
Feeling guilty about that $50 you just spent? Understandable. We live in a world where money controls our lives. Deciding whether or not to buy something is like deciding whether or not to sell your soul to the devil.
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5 Foods You Didn’t Even Know Were Healthy
If you’re sick of eating salad every night for dinner while trying to stay healthy, have no fear — there are other options you probably already have sitting in your kitchen right now.
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Valley Chats With Local Rock Group Whiskey Business
Happy Valley is a place full of constant excitement as well as tons of entertainment. Each fall and spring semester students flow into State College ready for a new and exciting journey to add to their college career—one group of guys that Valley had the opportunity to talk to expressed their excitement through music and entertaining their friends.
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Marsala: The Official Color of 2015
If you think of marsala only as an Italian chicken dish served at Olive Garden, you have a lot of catching up to do. Marsala is actually an earthy brownish-red color that was just named the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year.
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How to Deal When Your BFF Goes Abroad
Whether it’s you taking a leap of faith in Italy or your best friend shipping off to Spain, the harsh reality is that studying abroad can take a possible toll on your friendship. But have no fear, studying abroad does not mean you need to put your relationships on hold.
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We’re Searching For Our Spring 2015 Cover Girl!
It’s that time again – Valley has started the search for our Spring 2015 cover girl!
We’re looking for a student who is exceptionally involved at Penn State, both in academics and extracurricular activities. Being featured in our magazine is a great way of recognizing your hard work and achievements during your time on campus.
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A Dash of Healthy: A Healthy Finals Snack
CHOCOLATE-BANANA OATMEAL CUPS
During finals, Doritos seem like an acceptable snack option. We have no time, and when our school life gets hectic, our personal lives—especially our eating habits—fall by the wayside.
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Weighing In: Making Christmas Cookies Healthy
December means Christmas, and Christmas means cookies. While we could never say a bad word about cookies, it’s easier than you may think to mindlessly eat an entire day’s work of calories just in Christmas cookies. This doesn’t mean you need to give up sprinkled snowman cutouts altogether, though. There are simple substitutions you can make while baking to eliminate some of the fat and calories in your cookies.
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Sneaky Snow-Proofing Secrets for Your Car
You can’t wait for winter weather so you can finally be reunited with peppermint mochas, snuggly sweaters and close friends and family. What you don’t want to be reunited with this winter? The actual weather part. And we can assure you, neither does your car.
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Meet Your 2015 Homecoming Executive Director, Brandon Rittenhouse.
The 2014 Homecoming celebrations took place in State College not long ago, but planning has already begun for next year. Penn State junior Brandon Rittenhouse was elected as the 2015 Homecoming Executive Director on Oct 27. He sat down with Valley to share his excitement for the future, and offer a word of advice to students seeking involvement. Read on to get to know your new Homecoming director!
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Thanksgiving: The Unsung Holiday
Halloween season has officially come to a close. The cat ears have been tucked away until next year and “Hocus Pocus” (unfortunately) will no longer be aired every other day. It’s a sad realization, but the promise of another holiday soon to come is always a comfort.
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Four Strings of Happiness: The Penn State Ukulele Club
The ukulele is a whole lot of happy in an itty bitty package. With only four strings and endless YouTube videos teaching you how to pluck ‘em, these fun-sized guitars attract hipsters and music-lovers alike, and luckily for everyone on campus who falls under either of those categories or somewhere in between, Penn State has a club for that.
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Haunted Houses: Behind the Screams
One of the greatest traditions of the Halloween season is visiting haunted houses, tapping into your fear, and having a great night with some friends. When I was in high school I was lucky enough to have an awesome seasonal job. I got to be an actor in a haunted house. While I worked there I had some of the best times of my life because I got to see people from all walks of life react differently to the fear they experienced in the haunted house.
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Trick or Treat for UNICEF
Before college, even before high school, our Halloweens were filled with Disney Channel movies, candy and ultimately trick or treating. Fast forward about 10 years later, and things have changed. While the costume parades and class parties are long gone, there is one thing Penn State students can do to relive their childhood: Trick or Treating for UNICEF.
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