Forever in Our Hearts: Remembering Liam Payne
The world stood still on Oct. 16, 2024, when news broke of Liam Payne’s tragic death in Buenos Aires. For millions of One Direction fans,…
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Sex in the City … of State College
Watching a group of four single female best friends navigate the dating scene in New York is undeniably one of the most entertaining realities to…
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Routine Connections
The serendipity of daily life is often found in fleeting moments of connection. These moments are as simple as sharing a smile with a neighbor,…
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If You Can Only Have Two
A well-known theory states a student can only truly acquire two out of three things: a good social life, a good sleep schedule or good…
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The Fashion Effect
Fashion plays a key role in shaping how we perceive and feel about ourselves. It’s not just about looks: it’s a form of self-expression that…
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It’s Soup Season; Butternut Squash Edition
The leaves have officially changed colors, our walks to class have gotten much colder and the desire to cuddle up and stay in over going…
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Dress to Impress
Whether you’re heading to an interview, career fair, a networking event or starting a new internship, understanding the difference between business casual and business professional…
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Leather and Girlhood: A Timeless Love Story
There is something irresistibly nostalgic about a well-loved leather jacket or a perfectly worn-in pair of boots. They are not just fashion staples—they are pieces…
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Your Makeup Bag Tells a Story
Our makeup, to say the absolute least, has seen some things. The ups, the downs and the spirals— our makeup bags have been there through…
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Aspyn Ovard Navigates Divorce
Youtuber Aspyn Ovard filed for divorce from Parker Ferris after a nine-year- marriage. The 28-year-old, who launched her YouTube career in 2010 is known to…
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No Fall Break, No Problem: The Power To Create Your Own Fall Break
Some people take a Sunday to reset their life or a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of State College to clear their head,…
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Blending Love
Family dynamics change throughout our lives. Your parents may get divorced and begin to date other people. No one prepares you for this until your…
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Classroom Banter
It’s 9 a.m. and you sit down in your first class of the day. The sounds of backpacks unzipping, papers rustling and keyboards clacking fill…
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The Forgotten Game Day Necessities
As Penn State students, home game weekends are some of the best moments during our fall semesters. Waking up, putting on your game day outfit,…
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The “Wicked”-pocalypse is Among Us
One of the most anticipated film releases of the last decade is quickly approaching. Part one of the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical…
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Navigating The World of Business Casual Shoes
Navigating the world of business casual is an unforeseen task of senior year that can feel daunting as you prepare to tackle career fair season….
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So What? I’m a Type B Roommate
Maybe there are some dishes sitting in the sink for a couple of days or two weeks’ worth of dirty laundry piled up in the…
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Show and Tell: The Beauty of a Senior Year Parents Weekend
VALLEY can’t speak for everyone, but for most people making our parents proud is what informs a lot of what we do, the things we…
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When Home is Lost: The Search for Hope in Crisis
Wars, hurricanes, and corrupt politicians crowd headlines so that there is little room for good news. In times of stagnant conflict and disaster, where is there hope?
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Aging Like Fine Wine
There’s a stigma surrounding the golden years. As smile lines and crow’s feet deepen into (don’t say it) wrinkles, the urge to fill them with Botox deepens. This sets unrealistic expectations around aging; especially for women.
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