$340 Million for Mike Trout
Mike Trout, the center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels and arguably the best baseball player of his generation, landed the richest contract in North American sports.
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Facing Your Fears
When it comes to facing fears, it can be hard to look at them head-on. But what if what scares you the most is holding you back from opportunities or even yourself?
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The Scoop on Popular Online Shopping Sites
VALLEY knows online shopping is a must in a place like State College where there aren’t a lot of in-person shopping options.
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One Beast of a Company: Release Sunglasses
Not many college students are able to boast about owning their own company, but Penn State juniors Joshua Shikoff and Max Wasserman can.
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Vote for Me, Penn State!
With the primary elections starting February 3, 2020, we can guess that Penn State will be playing host to several presidential hopefuls over the next half year.
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Movin’ On 2019 Lineup Announced
On Saturday night, the much anticipated lineup for Movin’ On 2019 was finally released at a Battle of the Bands event in the HUB.
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Healthy vs. Toxic Relationships
Finding out whether you’re in a good or bad relationship can be scary, as well as not knowing where the relationship will lead you in the future.
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Taylor O’Toole: Balancing Law School And Life
Law school is notorious for being difficult and, for some, extremely overwhelming. But for Penn State Law student Taylor O’Toole, her commitment to herself helps to manage those feelings.
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Hannah B.: The Next Bachelorette
At the end of Colton’s season on “After The Final Rose,” Hannah B. was brought into the public light once again to serve as the bachelorette.
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Smoothie Bowls Strike Again – Frutta Bowls Edition
Another week, another smoothie bowl shop. A new smoothie shop has opened up in downtown State College, and Penn State students are all for it. Frutta Bowls, a “superfood cafe,” had its grand opening on Saturday, March 23.
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Movie Monday at the State Theatre
Waking up for class or work is a bummer after the high of the weekend. It’s a good thing that the State Theatre started their Monday Movie Series.
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Spilling the Tea on Health Drinks
We can all probably agree that a can of sugary soda or a bottle of sweet tea isn’t the healthiest thing for your body. However, can…
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What Seniors Have to Look Forward to
The time has almost come. The time each year when the warmer weather comes and seniors at Penn State start to realize it is the beginning of the end. However, it shouldn’t all be sad — there is still a lot to look forward to.
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Unpaid Internships: Are They Worth It?
Your dream internship company wants you as an intern this summer. There’s one caveat: it’s an unpaid internship. Now comes the time to decide if this opportunity is worth the inevitable empty wallet.
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Wardrobe Not Feeling Inspired?
Instagram and Pinterest are great snapshots of current trends, but they can sometimes feel overwhelming with the sheer amount of ways to style and the ways different influencers style them. Reading up on blogs, websites and books can give you some background knowledge that will allow you to bend and twist current trends to your own personal style.
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College Cheating Scandal Rocks Hollywood
The college acceptance process is long and involved, but on March 12, the FBI revealed that over 40 wealthy families, including those of actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Hoffman, had scammed and bribed their way into some of the country’s top universities.
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Cruise Ship Crisis
Nothing can go wrong on spring break, right? That wasn’t exactly the case for passengers on a Norwegian cruise which tipped slightly to the side, causing panic and even some injuries to those on board.
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The Best Concerts of Summer 2019
With money, time and great weather, the question of how to spend these three long months remains. One of the best options? Summer concerts with friends!
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Chapstick: Helpful or Harmful?
It’s only natural to use chapstick to prevent your lips from instantly drying up once you step outside, but how helpful is chapstick? Is it doing more harm than good, or is it just how you’re using it?
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Penn State’s Favorite Gen Eds
No matter your major, every Penn State student is required to take a certain amount of general education classes. While some are painful, some are the best classes you will take during your four years here. Consider some of these the next time you are scheduling classes.
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