Oscars 2021: The Best Red Carpet Looks of the Night
With events being rescheduled or canceled, many were unsure if we’d get an in-person academy awards ceremony this year. Originally set to take place in…
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Practical Ways to Maximize Closet Space and Eliminate Clutter
It’s pretty easy to accidentally overflow your closet, especially if you’re a major fashion lover. Whether you’ve forgotten about some items, outgrown your wardrobe or…
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Let’s Play Mario Kart
Mario Kart — one of the most beloved Wii games of our childhood is a nostalgic source of entertainment for many college students today. Featuring…
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Our Modern ‘Love Story’: Ownership
“No, I’ve decided. I want to own my own book” says Jo March in the final moments of Greta Gerwig’s 2019 rendition of “Little Women.”…
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State College Dessert Crawl
As Penn State students, we are hardwired to love and adore ice cream from the Berkey Creamery (and it truly is fantastic!). Serving up classics…
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Why You Should Start Double Cleansing
If you aren’t already double cleansing, what are you doing? Whether you wear makeup or prefer to go barefaced, by the end of the day…
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Random Acts of Kindness: PSU Edition
It’s that point in the semester where student morale is starting to fade. With projects, lab reports, papers, group presentations and exams underway, these last…
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Chick-Fil-A’s Final Semester
A HUB-Robeson Center staple and cornerstone of Penn State much like the Willard Preacher, the HUB Chick-Fil-A is a well-known fast-food dining option that has…
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‘Guilt-Free’ Snacking — Having No Shame in What You Eat
You’re walking around the grocery store, riding on the cart — when no one is looking — and cruising down the aisles. As you stop…
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Beauty and Brains: The Rise of Mental Health x Beauty Products
The beauty industry has long capitalized off of the idea that we constantly need to look better, and that a product is the key to…
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Everything You Need for the Perfect Old Main Picnic
One of the best parts about Penn State’s campus is its beautiful landscape. Now that it’s spring, it’s the perfect time to take a blanket…
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Tips For iPhone Editing
Instagram, VSCO, Pinterest, oh my! No matter what app(s) you use to post your photos on social media, filters and editing have only gotten more…
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5 Asian-Owned Brands to Support Now and Always
Unfortunately, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen crimes targeting Asian-Americans escalate at an alarming rate. Stop AAPI Hate reported they received…
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Did Somone Say Staycation? Transport Yourself Anywhere in the World in Only a Few Clicks
Those bitten by the travel bug have been lying in wait for a while now, itching to once again travel and explore. For months, the…
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The Rise of Celebrity Documentaries
Along with all the glitz and glamor, achieving celebrity status also draws a large magnifying glass over one’s personal thoughts and matters. Relationships, weight change,…
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Shake Smart Mods: Protein Shake Edition
Shake Smart—Penn State’s newest healthy-eating destination to grace the halls of the IM and White Buildings here on campus—is VALLEY’s favorite protein shake destination. With…
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OPINION: America’s Fetishization and Underrepresentation of Asian Women
My mom walked down the stairs on Friday, March 12, and said, “These Asian hate crimes are getting scary.” That following Tuesday, news of the…
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Honest Skincare with Jessica Alba
Let’s not kid ourselves. Finding the “right” skincare routine is no easy task. With glowing recommendations, disappointed reviews and variable results competing for your attention,…
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7 Movies with Enemies to Lovers Excellence
Enemies to Lovers is a trope in fiction where two characters start out disliking or even hating each other. These less than amicable feelings can…
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MF DOOM: Losing Hip-Hop’s Supervillian
“My world will never be the same without you,” Jasmine Dumile writes on December 31, 2020, as the public is informed of her husband’s death,…
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